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This was another lovely day out,on our short break to Harrogate,recently.Another National Trust place,,very near to Fountain’s Abbey.These fantastic rock formations date back over 300 million years,which have been formed through natural geographical movements,ice ages,and effects of the weather.There are two different routes to take.One is more suitable for people with walking difficulties,and pushchairs etc,and the other one is called the Discovery Trail,which isn’t too hard,but it entails walking over stones,so you have to look where you are walking,but it isn’t really steep,so we took this route.So,are you ready to walk? Here we go…

The first views of these wonderful rocks..

Wait for me,Russell !

This is known as the Dancing Bear.Remember me saying you have to watch your step ? I didn’t..and as I turned back to look at it,walking backwards ..not a good idea..I fell over..all sprawled out,and the camera hit the ground first.The memory card flew out..but as you can see..no damage !.I was ok,and just started laughing..from relief,I think..just shows you should practise what you preach ..:o)


Ready to carry on,now Iv’e picked myself up,dusted myself down….on we go..and approaching the moorland,which is covered in Bilberry bushes,which were in flower,and three kinds of Heather..Common,Bell,and Cross leaved.All we could hear,to break the silence,was the sound of bees ,which were all over these bushes..it was a lovely sound..

No prizes for spotting one.!

Carrying on ,even more lovely rock formations..I think this was meant to be ‘the Eagle’ as a few rocks have names ,which they are supposed to look like,but there was no info,as you went round.It just depends from which angle you take a photo.

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A place to take time out,to enjoy the lovely views over Nidderdale,looking towards Pateley Bridge.A shame it was very misty,but it was still,and warm,just right for walking..

Almost full circle now,and the Visitor centre and shop is in view.

This wildlife area for birds and insects,etc,is adjoining the centre,and is still ongoing,as fairly new.

This is called,Bug Hotel..:o)

The view from the centre..

Oh,goody…tea boy is here .Lol


Time to take the walk back to the car park now..and I can see two birds watching us,from the top..!!

Heather clinging to life on a rock..Amazing..

I hope you have enjoyed yet another walk with us. We haven;t been here for about 20 years..and so near home too..but I loved it even more this time round,and will be going again,and hopefully in the near future.Well,that is what I call a good morning out,so it was off to Masham next,to a very old Brewery,and a drink in their pub,,and a bit of lunch…. yet another blog to come on that…if you want to come,that is …..

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Fascinating blog Sandra. You are so lucky to have places like that near you. Very interesting thank you.

26 Apr, 2011

 

Wow, love it, want to walk around there, never been - real sculptures all done by nature, great thank you for showing.

26 Apr, 2011

 

Thank you Cinders,and I appreciate just how lucky we are..a mgnificent place.

Glad you enjoyed it Oliveoil,its so tranquil,and you feel insignificant in those surroundings..Even if you aren't a NT member,you only have to pay £4 for all day,in the car park,so a good day out for families..and picnics.:o)

26 Apr, 2011

 

Oh dear Sandra, a senior moment !! (not Sticki)

26 Apr, 2011

 

Oh dear,Cinders..why are you on my mind today,I wonder ? Lol.Sorry..I think its the Avatar..a similar colour..That will teach me to look properly ..Lol. Now edited :o)) I am also trying to watch Masterchef at the same time..!!

26 Apr, 2011

 

It is a gorgeous place - it is about time I got out into the local areas like this - so relaxing - I love the bear rock! The bug hotel lol :):):) Lovely pictures :):):)

26 Apr, 2011

 

Thank you Paul.I'm sure you have lots of places that you could visit in your area..we all have,I think.We don't always appreciate whai is on our doorstep..well,within an hours drive ! There are many more rocks with a resemblance to familiar shapes,such as a Writing desk,a Gorilla.but we didn't notice them..another day,another visit :o).

26 Apr, 2011

 

We have a place called Bardon hill - lovely - highest point of Leicestershire too :):) Those rocks are awesome where you go all the animals

26 Apr, 2011

 

That sounds nice Paul..we are lucky to be able to go whenever we like,now we are retired..its just great ! :o)

26 Apr, 2011

 

amazing rocks....great pics..;-)

27 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks Sandra..nature doing what it does best..nothing man made here :o)

27 Apr, 2011

 

another one of our favourite places Bloomer, our two grandsons used to love to climb the rocks when they were younger, and me, but to old for climbing now,beautiful photos,

27 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks Yorkshire..We go to all the best places,don't we ? It is an ideal place for children to explore and climb,our daughter and her friend loved it.My climbing days are over too..as you will have seen on the blog,I managed to fall over on the damn path.Lol so not a good idea.!

27 Apr, 2011

 

glad you are o.k. after that fall, me falling in the village has buggered my leg completely.

27 Apr, 2011

 

I did have a laugh, sorry B. about you falling and the camera etc was all over the place, it was the way you described it Lol., but do hope you are alright. Great place for a walk and a refreshing cuppa, thanks for showing us.

27 Apr, 2011

 

Love all the prehistoric rock formations they are amazing I wonder what might live in that hollow in number 3? I had to smile at your fall Sndra [naughty I know] hope that wasn't Russell's camera you dropped! and glad you wasnt hurt this time. Altogether a very interesting place to visit and as you say not too far away, maybe a visit in the future;0)

27 Apr, 2011

 

Oh dear,Yorkshire,I didn't know you had fallen..so sorry,as you were just starting to get about,and driving again..Have you done any damage?...I do hope you make a quick and full recovery..
It was quite funny, Grandmage.and that was before we went to the pub ! Lol.Its a wonder Russell wasn't quick enough to take a pic..that would have been hilarious..:o)
Glad you enjoyed the walk..
So,Carole ,it made you smile as well,did it ? and no,it was my camera..the old cast off...good job eh? can you imagine what him indoors would have said ? *****!About the pic with the hole in it...it could be your home,if you're not careful...my friend ! :o)))

27 Apr, 2011

 

Brialliant rocks reminded me of Cow n Calf is there any inscription on them like there is at Cow n Calf lovely photos and glad you got a personal service with the tea boy lol thank you for sharing Sandra.

27 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks 6d..no there are no inscriptions,like the Cow n Calf
at Ilkley...I think its left to the individual to see it.maybe ones intepretation, isn't someone elses ...but they are all amazing shapes :o)The Tea boy did good Lol.

27 Apr, 2011

 

great place sandra just love all them rocks and layout with plants, sorry you fell and glad nothing broken, thanx for sharing, would love to go :o))

27 Apr, 2011

 

That is one amazing rockery Bloomer!

28 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks Sandra..you would love it,and so near Fountain's Abbey too...all possible in a day,..I am a normally clumsy person,San,but don't usually end up looking like a big X .sprawled out..Lol...Think I could qualify to get on that show? :o)))haha.

It certainly is,Annella..I wouldn't want to have to plant it up..Lol...

28 Apr, 2011

 

I have not fallen again, it was three years ago when I smashed my knee up, thats what has caused the problem now, I am still driving, but still on walking stick,

28 Apr, 2011

 

I didn't realise that,Val..what a long time to have had all that pain..I think myself very lucky I didn't hurt myself..glad to hear you are still driving..but would be even better if you didn't need your stick..take care X

28 Apr, 2011

 

Love all the rocks and scenery :o)

29 Apr, 2011

 

Thank you,Terra..It is an amazing place..don't know if you saw the 'Secret Millionaire' programme,on Wed evening,but some of it was filmed there,when they took some of the young adults on a day out..

29 Apr, 2011

 

I didn't see that show, but you've certainly taken some excellent photos... :o)

29 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks Terra :o)

29 Apr, 2011

 

Interesting to see those rock formations.
I hope you're all right after falling over.

30 Apr, 2011

 

Thanks Hywel..I was fine..Just doing a bit of break dancing ! Lol....Well,it was by the Dancing Bear :o))

30 Apr, 2011

 

lol :D

1 May, 2011

 

lol sandra on my list now :o))

1 May, 2011

 

I think you have a list as long as mine,San..Lol so many lovely places,we would probably never have seen,but for joining GoY...:o)

1 May, 2011

 

We have a NT membership too....I'll have to investigate the access and hopefully we can get there one day too. I know Yorkshire has endless places of interest so you can never be stuck for somewhere to visit.

Thanks for sharing these amazing rock formations with us. It is stunning to know these were formed thousands of years ago....nature outshining man's efforts, yet again.

3 May, 2011

 

Thank you,Whistonlass..it really is a special place to visit..I hope you manage to get there one day..:o)

3 May, 2011

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