I've visited Yorkshire twice in the last two years, with the intention of completing some of the classic walks, but on both occasions, I've been shut down by the weather! We did get out and about, but got pretty wet in the process!
Access to the Broadrake Bunkhouse (which is a very nice place), involves crossing a dry river bed - as shown in the photo below.
After a night of heavy rain, the dry river bed was not so dry any more!
We ventured out on foot a few times during the day, but were forced to admit that it was a tea drinking, board game playing kind of day that lay ahead for us on the Saturday.
At 17:00, the rain eased off, so we escaped up hill from the Bunkhouse, onto the long ridge that leads to Whernside - one of the Yorkshire '3 Peaks'.
Using the wall for shelter, we made it up and down, just before dark. Without the wall, I don't think I'd have been able to stand up against the howling gales!
By Sunday morning, the water levels had dropped and we were free to drive away. We chose to do a loop of the Ingleton Waterfalls as the water levels, would give some great sights.
Fresh snow had fallen on the higher peaks overnight and with the wind still blowing, everyone was glad to seek shelter in the gorges.
Above Thornton Force, the sun even came out for a few minutes!
We completed the circuit, by passing by Beezley Falls on the River Doe and finished by a quarry, where the rock climbing had had some additional holds added!
Despite the weather, it was a great fun weekend... Hopefully, next time I'll take the sunshine....
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