We had to make today count, it would be our last in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales this trip. With waterfalls to see, and the weather forecast this afternoon, showers we were away this morning in good time. The parking cost at the falls was a little steep, so we paid for two hours in the hope we'd be able to walk to both falls in that time. Catrigg force was at the top of a steep climb. Thankful we were only carrying day packs.
We slowly ascended the rutted path, stopping to look back on the stunning views across the dales. The green rolling hills peppered with grey granite stone walls and villages ran away from us. It was like looking at a vast model village.
After negotiating the rugged path down to Catrigg Force we had to then retrace our steps back to Stainworth village where another path took us to Stainworth Foss.
Crossing a very narrow stone bridge barely wide enough for a very small car we happened upon the falls. The noise from the powerful fast moving water as it danced over the rocks was deafening.
Angela saw a salmon leap. Yes she did! Her first time ever. Like a small child she couldn't contain her delight. Then, John saw a salmon leap. This was turning out to be quite a morning. The rest of the afternoon was taken up with sorting out our onward journey. We are buying a thermal wrap around cover for Margery's pop top from Facebook market place, and we all know how complicated that is!
The cover will mean we'll be able to go away during the winter months for a night or two, probably to the New Forest which is less than an hour away from our house. This evening we're back at Orcaber Farm Camping just outside Settle. We've stayed here twice before, but never on a weekend. It is quite busy, and we're surprised at just how many families are here. Opposite us a family provided entertainment erecting their brand new, very large tent. They've never been camping before. Mum and the children are well into it not sure about dad and the dog.
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