We took a leisurely drive up the A1 and then across to the A65 (scenic route), stopping in Skipton for lunch. It was market day so the town was buzzing, its so great to see such a busy town with nearly all the shops occupied rather than boarded up as appears to be the norm these days. A pretty town with a canal running through and we took a walk to stretch our legs.
After lunch we headed onto to Ingleton. Parked up, then walked into 1940's England. They were having a 40's weekend and everyone was dressed up, lots of music, reenactments. It was fun and certainly drew the visitors in
Our week started in Byber (Bideber) Mill cottage which is just outside of Ingleton on the North Yorkshire/Lancashire border. A great base for the dales and moors plus easy access to the Lakes too.
A quiet cosy cottage at the end of a single track lane - luckily we only met one other vehicle in our week! Julie the owner was very friendly and we were presented with a welcome basket which included the following: eggs from their chickens, milk, butter, homemade jam and marmalade, cereals and a fresh loaf of home baked bread. Then if that wasn't enough she popped in later with a just out of the oven apple crumble. A real treat.
Sunday - Ribblehead Viaduct - the link tells you all the interesting facts about the viaduct. Its in daily use and we went across it some years back when we walked Hadrians Wall. Some weekends they run old steam trains over and we were very lucky to experience the Flying Scotsman. It was so exciting and there is just something lovely about watching a train from a bygone era. When I was talking to Julie the owner of the cottage yesterday she said she couldn't believe we had seen it, as her and her husband never have. Lucky I guess. There are plenty of walks leading off over the moors, we wandered for a while but as we hadn't come prepared ie: water and walking poles - its not flat round here!! We didn't venture too far, saving that for later in the week. And boy did we walk
Think that's it for today, I made a video but it won't work, annoying
Fascinating adventure. All of it. I would have loved to pop in on the 1940's themed day. I might even have an outfit to wear to the event.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing and reading more of this trip.