Spectacular profile of Pen-y-ghent from Horton-in-Ribblesdale - 28 May 2020
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Pen-y-ghent from Brackenbottom Scar
Pennine Way sign-post at the start of the rocky ascent to the summit of Pen-y-ghent
David on the summit of Pen-y-ghent at 694 metres (2,277 feet)
Hull Pot is the remains of a collapsed limestone cavern on the lower western flanks of Pen-y-ghent
The spectacular dry ravine of Trow Gill on the approach to Ingleborough
Air drawn down the shaft by the plumes of cascading water makes the massive chamber perpetually draughty earning it the nickname ..... 'Hall of the Winds'!
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David on the lower summit of Little Ingleborough
Behind me is Morcambe Bay and the Irish Sea
My rucksack on the summit trig-point on Ingleborough at 723 metres (2,372 feet)
Clear evidence of the defensive stone ramparts of the 'iron-age' hill fort
on the summit plateau of Ingleborough
Limestone pavement on my return to Clapham with distant view of Pen-y-ghent
The spectacular Ribblehead Viaduct was the starting point for my walk up Whernside
Looking back down the footpath that climbs the lower slopes of Whernside
In the distance you can see the distinctive shape of Ingleborough that I climbed two days before
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Greensett Tarn on the eastern flank of Whernside
Squeeze-gate and my rucksack on summit trig-point of Whernside 736 metres (2,415 feet)
Hay meadows near Ivescar with distant view of Ingleborough
Inquisitive lambs in a limestone boulder field near Winterscales
Ingleborough through the arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct
I could see all the 'Yorkshire Three Peaks' while eating my ice-cream. Over the last few days I had enjoyed climbing all three in perfect weather!
Join me next time for my continuing adventures in the 'Land of the Long White Cloud'!!
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David