The Fisherman's Gorge

Ropework and rope management was the theme of the day along with a bit of reconnaissance of a gorge that I'd heard a lot about but never visited. 

Hidden in the depths of a valley, is a short but impressive gorge, that for reasons unknown to me has, many many years ago, had a short walk-way installed. Not dis-similar in style to the enormous one we've been on in El Chorro in Spain. It's much smaller, but the basic principle of a rickety walk way above a river in a tight gorge is the same!

There's even a nice girder to balance across.

In places there are still some wooden boards, but in other bits, just a rusty ladder to stand on.

I kept my eyes closed setting off!

On this bit, the ladders flexed quite a lot, requiring you to think light thoughts. The sun was out and the water looked inviting, but neither of us fancied a dunk!

The end comes far to soon and a final rusty ladder gets you back up and out of trouble.

Back at the bags, we had lunch in the sun and then promptly fell asleep. Guess I'm still recovering then!

After a go on the nearby swing, we headed home. We had a look at a couple of crags on the way home to refresh our brains, but decided not to climb a route because it was colder and much windier out of the shelter of the gorge and also, so not to 'over do it' (doctors orders and all that). 

Even if briefly, it was nice to be out and about and getting the feel of the ropes (and a bit of sunshine) again.