Light on Malham Tarn.
Now we headed south on
the Pennine Way with some brooding skies around.
Team photo at the outlet
of the tarn.
Following the Pennine Way
towards Malham Cove.
As the broad path
narrows it indicates the approach to Watlowes Dry Valley.
Watlowes Dry Valley.
Not only was this an
impressive spectacle but the sun was playing ball as well with fleeting
patches of light across the landscape. The path descends alongside this
wall.
We were now surrounded by
steep cliffs as we followed the path along the valley floor.
Looking back up the
valley which at one time would have been the river course for the water
which flowed over Malham Cove.
Warning notices as we
approcach the Cove. We did actually see the Peregrines whilst we were
there. Sadly not in a situation that would have made a good photograph.
Malham Cove. A bit of
patience paid off, as we sat here we waited for the sun to hit the face of
the rock which it did so for only a brief moment.
Well below us climbers
prepare to tackle the rock.
A climber high on the
face. If you scroll back two photos you can see where this guy is, just
under the overhang above the white rockface.
Making our way over
to pass over the top of the cove, looking back to the dry valley.
Limestone pavement on top
of the cove. We now descended the steps to the west of the cove.
The cove from below.
Malham Cove. the path
lead us back to Malham village.
Perfect timing for tea
and cakes at the Old Man cafe.
Our walk continued after
tea by crossing the meadows in the direction of Janet's Foss.
A classic dales field
barn complete with old machinery.
This would normally be
rather busy but due to the time of day we had the place to ourselves. it
was then only a short walk back to the car at Goredale.
Light on the land near
Stainforth as we drove home.
Pen-y-ghent with cloud
and sun. A last photograph from what was a great day out.
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