THE BURN BRIDGE ASCENT - Thursday 8th January
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Six brave walkers arrived at the car park of the now closed Black Swan pub in the village of Burn Bridge, near Harrogate. They were all anxious to attempt the ascent of the infamous 'Almscliffe Crag', renowned to be one of the most difficult climbs in Yorkshire |
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The walkers had to endure miles of footpaths to reach the foothills, with frozen ground conditions |
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The ascent proved tiring for the walkers, but they continued with great fortitude. |
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SUCCESS - Where the walkers enjoyed the views and celebrated with Mar Bar Crispies |
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The descent was carefully negotiated due to the frozen rocks, but no disasters occurred. The walkers were pleased with their achievement, and Jim contacted the media to release the news of the successful ascent. |
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Immediately the walkers hurried to the 'Square & Compass' in the nearby village of North Rigton, where they celebrated their successes with ale, steak sandwiches and chips (except Tom). |
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Their journey back took them across just one bridge, which they
celebrated in the traditional way. The walkers were pleased with their performance |
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ChipAdvisor:
(Skinny chips served with the splendid steak sandwiches)
Ale score:
(Good quality Theakstons, although Timothy Taylors was off)
Walkers: Alan (Leader), Jim, Paul D, Colin, John, & Tom
Weather: A bright, but frozen walk with a little mud
THE DANGEROUS SIDE OF PENHILL - Thursday 12th February
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Only four intrepid walkers braved the Yorkshire Dales weather ready to conquer the notoriously dangerous side of Penhill. |
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They eagerly set off from the lay-by just outside West Witton searching for bridges that they knew were very scarce on their route. Celebrating their first triumph the walkers gathered for the customary photo |
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The walkers then commenced their first major climb out
of West Witton admiring the views of Wensleydale (in the mist) below
them. |
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The walkers continued their search for bridges only to find what was classified as an “inverted submerged bridge” |
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Onwards and upwards the rejuvenated walkers trudged.
Soon they came across another very rare bridge. “A Siamese Culvert”. The
delight at this find can be seen on the walkers faces! |
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Satisfied with their momentous finds the happy walkers quickly found the Fox Inn to celebrate in the tradition way. |
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ChipAdvisor:
(soggy
chips!!)
Ale score:
(Theakstons)
Walkers: Bruce, Paul, John and Colin
Weather: Drizzle and wet under foot
RIPON WALK - Thursday 12th March
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An excellent turnout of 8 brave walkers paraded in front of Ripon Cathedral before setting off in search of adventure and bridges. It was noted that wisely Ed and Paul M chose to take a shorter route at the 2 mile point, in order to lessen the strain and pre-warn the lunch venue. |
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Soon a plethora of bridges were located |
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| Elevensis were taken after the group split at the 2 mile point. Regaining their strength with Mars Bar Crispies. |
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The walkers were amazed to find giant ornamental lakes within Studley Royal as they continued their search for bridges |
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SUCCESS - A super surplus of bridges |
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Meanwhile the alternative route walkers!!!!
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The alternative route walkers found 'The Water Rat' to their liking and settled down to testing their ales, whilst awaiting the others. |
| A feast of mainly fish finger sandwiches were consumed by the hungry walkers, with their ale, as they watched the rain falling outside. |
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All agreed that this could not be called a bridge!! |
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Another successful walk completed, after only a short stroll after lunch in the rain |
ChipAdvisor:
Ale score:
(Mainly Theakstons, until the barrel was empty!)
Walkers: Bruce (leader), Paul M, Paul D, Colin, John, Ed, Jim and Alan
Weather: Dry, but dull, with a little light rain after lunch on the short walk back to the cars.
NEXT WALK - Thursday 9th April
