Dodging Showers and Grouse

[JohnnyBoxer]

Best forecast of the week, so had a wee spin out on the XR, to do a bit of revisiting a few lanes

Started off on a few steady lanes, not far from home - glorious views on the way to Masham

 

[seahorse]

I've got an 11 year old who is a shower dodger.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

After Masham, I decided to go over into Nidderdale and up high onto the Grouse Moors

The best views are up there and the big skies prevail and today was no exception, with storm clouds brewing

Found a waterfall and stopped for a pic

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I ventured further towards the area boundary

Stunning views and big skies and standing stones in the last pic, high on the escarpment

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

This couple and their dog on mountain bikes, were the only couple I saw all afternoon...........bliss

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

View down the valley towards Gouthwaite Reservoir and Pateley Bridge

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

After Lofthouse I decided to do a lane I haven't done for about 10 years to Scar House

The trail was rockier than I remembered it and pretty tricky in places on the descent (perhaps I shouldn't have been alone)

I did about 25-30 miles of trails, they go on for miles and remind me of the Picos or Pyrenees

God's Country.................that is Yorkshire

 

[Nutty]

I'm going off you

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Finished off with a spot of lunch in the square @ Masham, with tea and a bacon sarnie from Bordar House teas

The Maypole celebrations were in full swing and I was treated to some Maypole dancing, ceildh and a bit of Morris dancing performed by the primary school children, a fine English tradition and a great way to end a stunning trail ride

(there were a few 'yummy mummies' too)

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

JB,
Those trails take me back a few years,stunning views,good pictures.Thanks for posting.

 

[Micky]

Don't you have a feckin' job to go to JB

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

JB,
Those trails take me back a few years,stunning views,good pictures.Thanks for posting.

Glad you enjoyed them, I did think you may have done a few of them

Can't beat a bit of trailriding - it's good therapy

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Don't you have a feckin' job to go to JB

Just getting ready to take you up there

 

[Farmer Palmer]

Wow Wow Wow...........Looks like a great ride out on the moors!

FP.

 

[2 wheel humvee]

Looks like a grand day out JB Masham is becoming a regular haunt for you of late

 

[judge]

wot no pakivan

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Looks like a grand day out JB

Masham is becoming a regular haunt for you of late

One of my fav Yorkshire market towns, being only 5-6 miles away

Bit drier than 7 days ago

 

[Ash]

very nice JB