I went for a ride up the Dales today. 102 miles with 2825 metres of climbing. It was a lovely ride and I took some photos, something I don't usually do, but I thought the weather today would make it worthwhile. Here they are, as follows:
A view of Lindley Wood reservoir and the mast on top of Norwood Edge
After climbing Norwood Edge, you get views of Menwith Hill listening station
I rode on through Blubberhouses and Greenhow, and then headed for Grassington, seen in the distance in this photo:
From Grassington I turned up Wharfedale, passing Conistone Bridge and Kilnsey Crag
Then through Arncliffe and up Littondale, seen here:
A view looking back down Littondale from just beyond Halton Gill
A view looking back at Halton Gill as I climbed away from it
First view of Penyghent on the Halton Gill to Stainforth road:
Penyghent from Dale Head
Before reaching Stainforth, I turned left for Malham, eventually getting a glimpse of Malham tarn:
I then descended into Malham, passing close to the Cove:
And here's a view looking down into Malham
Stopped for a breather in Malham and took a photo of my bike:
Carried on to Airton and then turned left for Hetton and Cracoe. Beyond Cracoe I turned off right towards Thorpe and Burnsall, and here's a view looking towards Grassington in the distance:
Round here you certainly know you're in limestone country:
Rode on through Burnsall and Appletreewick to Bolton Abbey, where I crossed the River Wharfe:
Turned off the A59 to Beamsley, and then up the Langbar climb, pictured here:
A great day out, and one that made me feel very lucky that all this lovely scenery is within 50 miles of where I live.
