Today we had a task free holiday and went out for our summer walk. What a treat to be allowed to walk past Himalayan Balsam without having to pull it from the ground (although some of us couldn't resist here and there). Eleven NCVs travelled to Wensleydale to meet Paul at 10 am in the Jervalux Abbey tea rooms car park to complete the 7 mile circular route, via Thornton Steward and Danby Hall. We returned to the tea rooms at the arranged time of 1:30pm for a buffet lunch (funded by the AONB office - thanks for that!!) Here we were joined by two other NCVs who were unable to come on the walk itself. We all had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The photos below give you a flavour of the day.
Interested readers can see a map and details of the walk via the leaflet link below:
http://www.nidderdaleaonb.org.uk/Documents/Walks/JervaulxAbbeyToThorntonSteward_web.pdf
If you are interested in finding out more about Jervaulx Abbey itself then follow:
http://www.jervaulxabbey.com/
Everyone gathers at the tea rooms in eager anticipation.
The NCVs get to watch other volunteers working for a change.
Here a group are pulling out the pond weed.
The majority wait patiently.....
....for the two laggy lasts to catch up.
Right - off we go again. Colin sets the pace.
Right - off we go again. Colin sets the pace.
The views up and downstream on the River Ure were lovely
and a kingfisher was spotted.
The view to the hills across the valley were excellent too.
"Get over that stile. Now. Everyone. Move it."
And so to Thornton Steward.....
...where Chris wonders if she should practise her first aid skills.
No - it's OK. Hannah just feels like a mid-morning snooze.
Flapjack time folks - thanks to Rhona for a VERY tasty treat.
(We saved a piece for Jan.)
Next it's St Oswald's church.....
...then on to Danby Hall....
...where the sheep seek the shade of an enormous oak tree.
I wonder if there are enough bedrooms for the family?
Joanne has a Titanic moment as we cross another
historic bridge over the river.
Dave wonders what this pedestal used to be
but Tony is more interested in bird watching.
One final drink stop along the way.
A final view of the River Ure before heading back to the tea rooms.
After lunch some of the group went back into the grounds to see the Abbey close up....
...and take part in a photo shoot for C&A's 2014 summer wear catalogue.
Little doorways everywhere into tranquil, green spaces.
John and Anita make friends with one of its inhabitants.
Ros E.
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