Grassington

Although often described by local people as a village, Grassington was granted a Royal Charter for a market and fair in 1282 giving it market town status. The market was held regularly until about 1860. A change in land use from the early 17th century, when leadmining began to assume more importance, brought some prosperity, but Grassington's heyday arrived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The opening of the Yorkshire Dales Railway to Threshfield in 1901 brought new visitors, many of whom settled, some finding work in Skipton or in the developing limestone quarries. The Old Hall at Grassington is reputedly the oldest house in Yorkshire, dating from the late 13th or early 14th century

walk along the River Warfe to Grassington

Saturday

A warm autumn day for a group walk of the Brazilian VW bay owners along the river into Grassington.

and back again......

Masons Campsite, Appletreewick

A great weekend staying on a great site with some other Brazilian VW bay owners. There was a beer festival at the local pub which meant the site was fully booked on a mid October weekend.

Strid Wood and The Strid

The spectacular Strid is where the broad River Wharfe becomes suddenly narrow and the water rushes with great force. The Strid was formed by the wearing away of softer rock by the circular motion of small stones in hollows, forming a series of potholes which in time linked together to form a deep, water filled chasm.

Bolton Abbey Estate

Friday

Last time I visited Bolton Abbey it was a miserable damp day, so I thought I would take another look on this brighter day.