To Simon’s Seat and Through Trollers Gill

Simon’s Seat is a large outcrop of millstone grit in a commanding position on the edge of Barden Fell. I’d been to Simon’s Seat a couple of times before and was mulling over walking up it again. It occurred to me that I’d never approached Simon’s Seat from the north via the pretty hamlet of Skyreholme. As I looked over my map, I realised that if I walked up Barden Fell from that direction, then I could extend my walk into a loop so that it also took in Trollers Gill. This is a fantastic limestone gorge and one of my favourite places in the Yorkshire Dales. I was excited about trying this walk out and, although the weather was not the best when I came to do this walk, it was still a good day in great scenery. Continue reading To Simon’s Seat and Through Trollers Gill

the Severe climberJanuary 30, 2025August 1, 20258 Comments

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A Walk Through the Mining History of Wharfedale

This was a splendid walk along a pretty valley and across a moor full of fascintating lead mining history. As a bonus, it gave me the chance to visit the remains of a henge. Continue reading A Walk Through the Mining History of Wharfedale

the Severe climberApril 22, 2024October 20, 202415 Comments

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A Walk Through the Mining History of Nidderdale

This was a short walk through the rich geological landscape and mining heritage in the Greenhow area of Nidderdale which took in the modern Coldstones Quarry and the extensive remains of abandoned lead mines. It also involved visits to a giant work of art, a huge lime kiln, and a couple of Robert Thompson’s mice. This was a lovely walk, that was full of interesting sights, but which came with a worrying encounter. Continue reading A Walk Through the Mining History of Nidderdale

the Severe climberMarch 3, 2024September 28, 202413 Comments