He said:
Access to the internet has been nonexistent in the last 2 days of walking in upper Wharfedale, so we have been delayed in updating our adventures in the blog. When we did get a connection, it’s been invariably slow, so our photos have also been delayed, as these do take more time to edit and upload.
………….
On May 25, after our day off, we walked from Kettlewell up the River Wharfe to Nethergill Farm. This day was marked by having our best weather so far; although it was a cool day (cold by CA standards) it was the only day since arriving where it didn’t rain, and we liked that. For the first 5 miles, the path was almost flat following along a succession of meadows bordering the river. We saw many sheep and lambs grazing, a few people walking, and we generally enjoyed a slight tailwind. The river Wharfe itself went from being a fast flowing stream to just a small creek in its upper reaches at Nethergill Farm. This farm is a working farm, with free grazing animals, and also a 4 star B&B… very comfy to stay in. Having called ahead, we were able to get and enjoy a home cooked evening meal with another couple we met while walking. At an elevation of 1200’ to 2500’, the area is boggy and muddy with few trees able to grow, perhaps due to the grazers. This moorland can seem very lonely, a good place for solitude. In fact, except for our own company, the surprised sheep, and the occasional partridge or pheasant that burst away, there are few animals seen.
No comments:
Post a Comment