Tag: Yorkshire

Today’s Pictures: 28 June 20

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A broader sweep today, showing the view as we descend one of our valleys. Trying to brighten the day for those people isolated indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic. And a coastal walk from our time in East Yorkshire, for those who prefer the seaside to the forest. This taken in September 2010 If you get …

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Today’s Pictures: 26 June 20

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Curvacious path. But where does each direction lead? Trying to brighten the day for those people isolated indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic. The harbour at Staithes, North Yorkshire. Taken in July 2009 - wow, 11 years ago! If you get pleasure from these, please share the post, so others can enjoy it, too. Thank you.

Today’s Pictures: 24 June 20

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Sun and shade among the firs. Trying to brighten the day for those people isolated indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Warm! It’s 29C (84F) here. Lunch in the garden; wonderful! A bend in the River Ure near Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales. Taken August 2012 If you get pleasure from this, please share it, so …

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Today’s Pictures: 18 June 20

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A track though a forest on the Greek island of Thassos. Taken July 2015. Trying to brighten the day for those people isolated indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic.   Constant rain today has meant we limited our walk to two and a half miles and arrived back home a little damp. So, the only pics …

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Today’s Pictures: 15 June 20

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The path we followed for some distance today. Beautiful! Trying to brighten the day for those people isolated indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic. A bright, sunny morning for today’s walk. A walk in the Yorkshire Dales. This is on a part of the Pennine Way just outside Hawes. Photo taken in July 2018 If you …

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Today’s Pictures: 4 June 20

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The River Wye, much of which is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, flows along past the bottom end of the village. In summer, there are often canoeists paddling along on the current, in groups or separately. Trying to brighten the day for those people isolated indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Richard III's castle …

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Today’s Pictures: 1 June 20

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One of the gateways that allows Forestry Commission wagons into the forest for maintenance work. The route into the trees in now lined by oaks, beeches and pines. The idea here is to brighten the day for those people isolated indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here, in the UK, June 1st is the first day …

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Today’s Picture: 27 May 20

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Sunlight and shade among the trees. The idea here is to brighten the day for those people isolated indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, a short local walk, as I’ve developed a cold (something I haven’t had for years, and NOT Covid19!), so not up to any real distance. Enjoy! Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire …

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Today’s Picture: 21 May 20

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Pen-y-Ghent is one of the 'three peaks' in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We lived in the area for a few years, which is when I took this picture, on a walk. The idea here is to brighten the day for those people isolated indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic. This shot of Pen-y-Ghent in the …

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A Ramble Around a Faux Druid Temple

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Entrance to the Druid Temple. This is a short introduction to a hidden curiosity, with information and some pictures to help anyone intending a visit and to inform those who’ll never make it to this charming spot. The quirky folly known as the Druid’s Temple sits on the Swinton Estate, which lies just over 11 …

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A Short Walk at Round Howe.

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This short post is about a set of nature trails, providing factual information and accompanied by photographs to give a flavour of the place for those wanting to visit, and a vicarious experience for those who’ll never make it. Round Howe is a small hill on the south bank of the River Swale, near Richmond …

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A Rainy Day at Bolton Castle: Part 2

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View from the high tower of the castle. Continuing the account of our recent visit to Bolton Castle, a privately owned ancient monument in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England. You’ll find the first part here. We returned to the Courtyard to visit the Guest Tower, most of which is no longer standing. Looking up the north-west …

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