Having gone to the Dales over Easter, I made plans to return again in July. We had a light snow at Easter - but in the midst of a drought, the countryside looked very dry this time around.
We drove up on a Thursday evening and managed to take a quick walk around Hawes after some dinner....
On Friday, I planned a walk from Aysgarth Falls to Bolton Castle and back. I had spotted the castle driving along the road the previous day, and wanted to investigate further...The falls were very low, this is the upper falls with Mike trying to take photos.
The day was overcast and there was a bit of rain, but not enough to do any good.
Most of the footpaths are clearly marked by finger posts in the Dales.
A few hardy wildfowers, such as this geranium, were to be seen.
Just as it started to rain in ernest, we reached Bolton Castle.
We had tea and cakes, then explored the castle, which is partly in ruins and partly restored. Mary Queen of Scots was held here for some months until she was moved to a more southerly location. Of course she was accompanied by a retinue of some 51 persons.
We walked back towards Aysgarth Falls....
The fields were dry, with harvest having taken place..
And the middle Falls.....must be very spectacular when there is more water about or after a rainfall.
These falls have been a tourist attraction for many years, and the painterTurner is known to have visited and painted a scene...much less trees then, and fishing allowed...
We then visited Aysgarth Church - a wedding rehersal was taking place as we left...
In the evening, we made a short walk to Askrigg Falls....very much reduced I'm afraid...
I like your blog and I see you were in Lucy's area. Lucy is in Skipton - Attic 24
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