Sunday, 30th April 2017
I surprised myself on this walk in a way I never expected! It was intended to be a second attempt at Starbotton Fell - the fell we walked up, in the fog, on my initial NNAS Bronze navigation course. I always wanted to do it in fine weather to see what views we'd missed but I arrived in Buckden and looked at the unnervingly steep sided fells off to my right and chickened out!
Instead, I opted for a (allegedly, according to the signposts) leisurely, 4 mile low level walk to Kettlewell instead (so a there and back would make it 8 miles). Hmmmm... don't always believe what the signpost distances tell you.
Anyway, I surprised myself by doing 11.3 miles. I could have walked further too. I love my Meindl shoes and my leisurely paced walking. Boots and a fast pace really do seem to aggravate my tendon so they're a thing of the past!
Some pics:
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| River Wharfe |
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| Double-whammy signpost OCD |
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| Peaceful walled lane |
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| Bridge to Starbotton |
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| A little higher up at Calfhalls |
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| Bridge into Kettlewell |
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| Greater Whernside |
Thanks for looking 😊
