Stroll 69 Settle to Gargrave

 

A dales walk above the air valley. Varied and quiet with Pendle Hill looming in the background.

Stroll 68 Prudhoe to Hexham

 

Another day, another country. Followed the Tyne path from Prudhoe (pronounced Pruder) to Hexham. A glorious path, this collapsing cliff was a bit of a challenge for me and the dog; we both relished it.

Stroll 67 Colne to Burnley

In Lancashire for today's stroll. The canal passes Turf Moor football ground, and also provided this mosque and canal combo.

 

Stroll 66 Ilkely to Skipton

 Quite a lot of strolling to catch up on. This was a great high level route over the moors. Lovely day, dog off the lead. 

Going on a Bear Hunt

Long ago Liam was introduced to the Bear. This trip he asked "can we go see the bear?" I was delighted to comply

 

Cousin Liam

Nephew Liam has just finished high school. He has been with us for a week, tow days with Rowan, the rest in York. Been good to have him. This shot of him proudly wearing a charity shop leather jacket he found in Brick Lane, was taken by Rowan in her flat.

 

Tandem Trip Last Day

 We left the tandem at Ro and Pete's, took the train home via Preston, then I came back the next day in the car to collect the bike.

Preston was looking a bit more spruced up than in recent years. This is the arcade by the Harris. There were even pavement cafes on Fishergate, including Brucciani's which appears to be going strong.