Jimmy the blue Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Any one been there, any nice local walks (not too strenous) eateries, recommended spots to visit etc???? The boss and myself are going there for a week next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Where are you actually staying Jim. ??? Been to that area several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy the blue Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Where are you actually staying Jim. ??? Been to that area several times. We've rented a mews cottage/house in the Pateley Bridge itself. I know bits of Wharfdale and Grassington. Harrogate is nice but I have never done Nidderdale itself mate. As I'm limited for walking any great distances I notrmally sit and paint while the boss takes Polly (our pooch) for a run. I am hoping to sketch at a place called Brinman Rocks is it, looks interesting for shadows and shapes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Brimham rocks is ok but thats all it is, huge rock formations. Are you a church and chapel man ? Fountains Abbey is on the Ripon Road on the way in, and Ripley Castle is in between Knaresboro and Pately Bridge. Malham cove and Malham tarn are places you can sit and paint, you can also see one of the Viaducts on the Settle Railway from one of the many Viewpoints, and loads of little footpaths in that area, should be nice and relaxing for you Jim. Have a nice time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Of course he is a rock man, look at his avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy the blue Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Brimham rocks is ok but thats all it is, huge rock formations. Are you a church and chapel man ? Fountains Abbey is on the Ripon Road on the way in, and Ripley Castle is in between Knaresboro and Pately Bridge. Malham cove and Malham tarn are places you can sit and paint, you can also see one of the Viaducts on the Settle Railway from one of the many Viewpoints, and loads of little footpaths in that area, should be nice and relaxing for you Jim. Have a nice time. Cheers Bill, I'm looking forward to it mate, free buses as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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