Wensleydale, May 2012

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Jervaulx Abbey.

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Jervaulx Abbey.

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Wallflowers growing in the walls (as they should).

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The gardens at Constable Burton.

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A border of tulips at Constable Burton.

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The terrace at Simonstone Hall, where we stayed.

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The view from the terrace.

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Dinner in the brasserie at Simonstone, Mary with cousin Dick.

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Alan and Susan in the lounge at Simonstone.

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Looking down to Wensleydale from the road up to Buttertubs Pass.

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From the same spot, looking down towards Hawes.

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Over the pass, the road plunges down to Swaledale

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Lead Up Gill, at West Scrafton in Coverdale.

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The River Cover.

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The old station at Hawes has been converted into the excellent Dales Countryside Museum. Part of the display is housed in this train.

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Semer Water on a cloudy day.

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Aysgarth Force (upper falls).

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Aysgarth Force (lower falls).