North Scarle

Good turn out today despite the poor forecast.

We set off, passing All Saints' church in North Scarle.

Totem pole in North Scarle.

Photo by Stephen Lait.

The Scarecrow Patch Ostrich Farm, Spalford.

Road going to nowhere - photo by Matt Mills.

Plenty of pesky styles on this walk.

High Marnham a former coal-fired power station, currently undergoing demolition.

Close up of the cooling towers.

South Clifton.

Heading south on the banks of the River Trent.

Photo by Stephen Lait.

Pre-arranged lunch time entertainment.

Remnants of the old gravel works at Grassthorpe Holme.

A boat that's seen better days.

This is what the gravel works used to mine.

Photo by Stephen Lait.

Near Girton village.

Hey! that's me - photo by Matt Mills.

Hey! that's a photo of Matt taking a photo of me... photo by Stephen Lait.

I think this is Hedge Woundwort, we walked through a field full of it.

Settling Lagoons nature reserve.

Photo by Stephen Lait.

Photo by Matt Mills.

Besthorpe village.

Nice looking pub in Besthorpe, we didn't have time to stop though.

Passing Holly House Farm.

Lots of these about today, not sure why - photo by Matt Mills.

Walking by a field of spring onions - photo by Matt Mills.

A rare view of the front of the group - photo by Matt Mills.

The 3 amigo's bringing up the rear - photo by Matt Mills.

Arriving back at North Scarle we get a nice view of All Saints' church.

Our final destination. Big thanks to Paul for arranging and leading the 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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Good turn out today despite the poor forecast.

We set off, passing All Saints' church in North Scarle.

Totem pole in North Scarle.

Photo by Stephen Lait.

The Scarecrow Patch Ostrich Farm, Spalford.

Road going to nowhere - photo by Matt Mills.

Plenty of pesky styles on this walk.

High Marnham a former coal-fired power station, currently undergoing demolition.

Close up of the cooling towers.

South Clifton.

Heading south on the banks of the River Trent.

Photo by Stephen Lait.

Pre-arranged lunch time entertainment.

Remnants of the old gravel works at Grassthorpe Holme.

A boat that's seen better days.

This is what the gravel works used to mine.

Photo by Stephen Lait.

Near Girton village.

Hey! that's me - photo by Matt Mills.

Hey! that's a photo of Matt taking a photo of me... photo by Stephen Lait.

I think this is Hedge Woundwort, we walked through a field full of it.

Settling Lagoons nature reserve.

Photo by Stephen Lait.

Photo by Matt Mills.

Besthorpe village.

Nice looking pub in Besthorpe, we didn't have time to stop though.

Passing Holly House Farm.

Lots of these about today, not sure why - photo by Matt Mills.

Walking by a field of spring onions - photo by Matt Mills.

A rare view of the front of the group - photo by Matt Mills.

The 3 amigo's bringing up the rear - photo by Matt Mills.

Arriving back at North Scarle we get a nice view of All Saints' church.

Our final destination. Big thanks to Paul for arranging and leading the walk.