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