Gallery
22 Aug 1987 · At the top of Mastiles Lane, lining up for the descent to Kilnsey.
22 Aug 1987 · Rough, loose descent towards Kilnsey Crag; an untimely puncture in the foreground.
22 Aug 1987 · Skirting Kilnsey Crag towards Conistone, chasing shelter as the rain bears down.
22 Aug 1987 · Aidan watches Aysgarth Falls in spate from the bridge over the Ure.
22 Aug 1987 · Aidan taking in the thunderous, tea-coloured torrent at Aysgarth Falls.
23 Aug 1987 · Loading up at the rear of Aysgarth Youth Hostel before setting off.
23 Aug 1987 · Hardraw Force thunders after rain; our youngsters edge along the ledge behind.
23 Aug 1987 · Behind Hardraw Force on the narrow ledge, soaked by the roaring spray.
23 Aug 1987 · Brett, Stephen, Matthew B and Graham brave a chilly dip in Widdale Beck at Appersett.
23 Aug 1987 · First glimpse of Dent Head Viaduct as we drop into Dentdale.
23 Aug 1987 · Dent Head Viaduct on the Settle–Carlisle line, a train crossing the arches.
23 Aug 1987 · Outside Dentdale Youth Hostel at Deeside House, a quiet, idyllic spot in the dale.
23 Aug 1987 · Dentdale Youth Hostel, Deeside House: green lawns and open doors for weary riders.
23 Aug 1987 · Liar Dice on the dorm floor—cosy bunkroom buzz after showers and supper.
24 Aug 1987 · Dentdale Youth Hostel glimpsed through trees, the River Dee rippling in front.
24 Aug 1987 · Brett, David and Stephen explore the limestone bed of the River Dee.
24 Aug 1987 · Outside Stone Close in Dent, the group readies to leave; Brett charges, water bottle primed.
24 Aug 1987 · Quiet lane beside the River Dent near Harbourgill, heading back towards Cowgill.
24 Aug 1987 · Looking back over Dentdale from Lea Yeat Brow on the climb towards Dent station.
24 Aug 1987 · Across Wensleydale to Widdale, viewed on the climb towards Butter Tubs Pass.
24 Aug 1987 · Upper Wensleydale from near Sowry Head, seen during the Butter Tubs climb.
24 Aug 1987 · Peering into Butter Tubs: water tumbles down sheer limestone walls.
24 Aug 1987 · Butter Tubs’ clefted limestone and waterfall, with dark depths yawning below.
24 Aug 1987 · A stream slips over the lip into Butter Tubs’ hidden chasm.