pennine way national trail uk
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The now-traditional Wensleydale sandwich.
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Strange trail gnome at Ling Gill Bridge
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Ling Gill itself is hidden below the trail but the flowers and butterflies along its top edge were pretty.
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Take the left fork after this gate, rather than the alluring path straight on.
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So that’s why the trail is so well-maintained hereabouts.
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Seriously, Rough Hill and Dismal Hill. Note the GPS arrow pointing in an embarrassing direction ;)
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These hummocks are called Rough Hill and Dismal Hill, just past them I got happily, independently lost and had to retrace my steps.
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The bleak emptiness of this landscape is wonderful and baffling.
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After a while a splash of sunshine painted Ribblesdale with a brighter palette.
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Sneezewort Achillea ptarmica
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Looking over to Whernside from the path to Old Ing
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Cloud inversion in the Vale of Eden
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The clouds rose and swirled about as I watched. On the skyline right of centre, Cross Fell. I could clearly see the radar station on Great Dun Fell.
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On the way up – sky looks promising!
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Approaching the summit shelter
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Northbound, the route off Great Shunner is easy to find even in poor visibility.
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Extensive views, as promised.
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The view of Hawes improved the further I got from the hostel, but I’m sure this was just coincidence.
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A peaceful morning stroll through quiet Hawes
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Walking into Keld is always quite exciting, it feels magical.
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Smart new signage, much appreciated.
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You’d be a pretty daft pixy to stand where I’m standing in winter…
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The cosmic omphalos of Keld
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Parts of the trail along here are basically a rabbit warren
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Classic first view of the Tan Hill Inn.
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The classic view back to Thwaite
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Cheesy clouds in Wensleydale
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Morning light on the way out of Hawes