Sunday 22nd Aug 2004

We set off into the bright sunlight.

Walking deeper into the countryside.

Cows ahead and they have spotted us.

Buts whats this? A streak of white and brown comes racing out of the farm and across the fields to our rescue, clearing all the cows out of the way.

Its Basil, the wonder dog!! He keeps a steady eye on the cows until we are out of the field.

"We'll get you next time!!".

Walk leader Mark fills us in on the history of the Bardney Abbey.

Unfortunately these is nothing much left apart from some stones and humps in the ground (Location: near Abbey Farm, Bardney)

No were not lost! We have arrived at the Tupholme Abbey and reading its history.

At least you can see more of this one. It even has a nice picnic area around the back, so we stop for lunch and enjoy the view.

Oh look, a road disappearing into the distance!

We arrive at the River Witham. Sorry Matt. Your legs were deemed too scary for public viewing!

The Riverside, Southrey provide a much need break with some cool refreshments.

We continue into the woods.

Actually those woods look a bit spooky, lets stick to the field route instead.

Bardney in site and the end of our walk. Thanks to Mark for leading this walk.

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Gr8 Pickies, lovely day
NeilWilson – March 7, 2010, 8:27 pm

Want to suck my lollipop ?
ChrisLightfoot – March 7, 2010, 8:29 pm

I can put this in my mouth in one go. Easy.
AlanWhite – March 11, 2010, 4:37 am

The last time I saw a face like that, I threw it a banana.
MarkTaylor – March 25, 2010, 7:56 pm

yes it was a squirrel
MattMills – August 16, 2010, 8:45 pm

The group views the confluence of the rivers Trent and Ouse. They join to form the river Humber.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 2:56 pm

Time for tea break. Its not all walking.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 2:57 pm

A few of the group decide we need a group photo.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 2:58 pm

Martin leads the way onto Julian's Bower.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:00 pm

Locals watch as we walk the medieval turf maze.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:03 pm

The maze is thought to be carved by a small cell of monks that lived here in the 13th century. They would have done it on their knees as penitence.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:07 pm

Who's following who? It just like the Benny Hill Show.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:09 pm

The scene at the Alkborough view point.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:11 pm

Our first view of the river Trent.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:12 pm

It takes so long doing the maze that the onlookers have gone.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:18 pm

The river flood wall has been opened to provide controlled flooding for the benefit of wildlife.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:20 pm

View of the Humber Bridge in distance.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:22 pm

More views of the flooded wetland area.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:24 pm

The group speeds up when a tea shop is mentioned.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:25 pm

We walk along the river Trent flood wall.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:27 pm

A Heron is spotted.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:28 pm

We leave Alkborough and head down to the river banks.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:31 pm

The trees soon form a continuous wood.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:38 pm

The fields are surrounded by flood dykes.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:39 pm

The group spreads out due to a quick pace on the flat.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:46 pm

The group leave the village of Kettlewell
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 9:56 am

Its a scramble to the top!
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 9:57 am

The U shape valley of Wharfedale
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 9:57 am

View of Littondale
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 9:59 am

Old Cote Moor Top
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 10:00 am

We descend the gorge into Arncliffe
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 10:04 am

Crossing the river Skirfare to Litton
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 10:07 am

A well deserved rest and teabreak
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 10:09 am

Its good to see so many members on a walk!
ChrisLightfoot – June 9, 2011, 11:33 am

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