Yorkshire - Part Two - Ingleton Waterfalls and Craftopia yarn shop.

I had not heard about the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail but goodness what a brilliant way to spend on a day out. 

Incredibly the waterfalls first opened in 1885! 

Admission is £11 for Adults and £5.50 for children under the age of 16.

The walk includes over 1000 steps and runs alongside the River Twiss.  It takes you through a variety of countryside from woodlands, to the stunning open wide views. 

 The water was cold but oh so fresh!

I loved the money tree which you come across quite close the the start of the walk.  The placing of coins into the tree stump start back in the the early 1970's with the coins being post decimalization.

 I absolutely love seeing different fungi and mushrooms, their is something magical about them.

The day of the walk the weather was just perfect, not too hot and a stunning blue sky.

The first waterfall is called Pecca Falls.  

Having walked for a while it was nice to sit and have a little picnic and do a couple of rows of knitting and just soak up the amazing surroundings.

To me the picture with the river, sheep and hillside is the iconic image I have of this area.

This waterfall is called Thornton Force. "Force" is a Norse word for "waterfall". "Thornton" is a common place name that may refer to a person or a local feature.

Once you have passed Thornton Force you cross over a bridge which takes you out on to the Yorkshire Moors.  The foootpath is very well marked and easy to follow.

It was only right to sit for a little while, admire the view and do a spot of knitting!

Was so blessed with the weather, you could literally see for miles and miles, which is my idea of heaven.

 

As you finish the walk along the open moors you then start the decent back down, as the walk is a circular one. 

 

I am not sure which is harder the walk up the steps or back down them! 

I am not a fan of heights, although over the years have got better.  But my heart rate was definately pretty high standing on this bridge looking down at the water rushing by underneath!

Unfortunately this would out of all the day trips would have been the best day to have Strava running.  Not only to know how long the walk took, but the incline up to the top.  But however long it was, it was worth it.

An absolute bonus when almost at the end of the walk is you go through the village of Ingleton.   

I was thrilled to come across the most amazing craft shop stacked full of both local and commercial yarns, and a great variety of books.

I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed my trip.