Malham - Horton in Ribblesdale 16 miles in 8 hours
At the top of Pen Y Ghent
The promise of day 7 did not disappoint. We were so looking forward to this walk from the outset, the Yorkshire dales are stunning and the final climb over Pen Y Ghent made those day 6 sodden cow fields (almost) worth it! We had some special walking company today with Jo & Paul Sheerin although the star of the show was probably their gorgeous dog Juno. The weather could have been a little better with winds and rain for the first part of the day however the views below and above Malham Cove are fine in all weathers.
The difference in the terrain from previous days was indescribable, the walking was actually pleasant under foot with no real risk of sinking hip high in bogs! We walked over to Malham Tarn which is the highest fresh water lake in England, the route offered countless fine views of Limestone Country and Fountains Fell (666m). Savouring the best until last, the climb up Pen Y Ghent came after a good ten miles of up hill hiking but the sun came out as we huffed and puffed over the shoulder of this Yorkshire Three Peak. 696meters high and the views were sensational over the dales. On the good path to Horton in Ribblesdale we did a quick trip to Hull Pot which is believed to be the largest natural hole in England where 3 sunken caves make a deep ravine in the hillside.
It was an absolute joy to walk with the Sheerins today and Juno provided no end of entertainment! As we waved off the Sheerins, my great Cousin arrived with fantastic tales of family history and my dads friends from Chester who will be walking with us tomorrow to Hawes!!
Sorry about the delay..absolutely no reception for 2 days!
Malham Cove
Malham Tarn
Walk up to Pen Y Ghent
Absolutely brilliant day with the Sheerins
Day 7 done
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