If you missed Part 1, you can catch up on our first few days in Yorkshire here…
Now, where were we...
Along the River Ure to Jervaulx Abbey
This walk was kindly suggested by a local chap we met whilst waiting for the bus.
It follows the river Ure from the Cover Bridge Inn to Jervaulx Abbey.
It was another hot day with little to shade us along the river section but thankfully once we’d reached the abbey we found shade and plenty of benches where we could rest. The riverside sections were wonderfully peaceful, with the sound of flowing water accompanying us almost all the way. Eventually the ruins of the abbey came into view, standing quietly among Jervaulx is a fascinating Cistercian abbey dating back to the 12th century. It is own by a private family and relies on donations for its upkeep, so be sure to donate if you visit.
Naturally, on the way back we stopped at the Cover Bridge Inn which itself is a 16th century inn and well worth a visit.
It was time to move on the Reeth for a short stop.
Reeth is a beautiful little village tucked away in the middle of Swaledale, surrounded by stunning views.
It’s a place we passed through whilst walking Wainwright’s Coast to Coast and we have been meaning to return ever since.
Reeth and Fremington Edge
The weather spent most of the day trying to make up its mind, showers one minute, sun the next. We managed to thread our way between them, watching curtains of rain pass over the hills whilst staying mostly dry by sheltering under trees and being stone walls.
The views from the edge were well worth the climb, from there you can look down into Swaledale and Arkengarthdale.
The changing light after each shower gave the landscape a character that a cloudless day never quite manages.
A sheep obsession?
Apparently I seemed to have developed a fascination with photographing sheep.
At first it was just one or two that happened to be standing in particularly photogenic spots. By the end of the holiday I’d accumulated an alarming collection of sheep portraits, sheep in fields, sheep on hillsides.
Ten days disappeared far too quickly, as they always do and I definitely didn’t spend enough time photographing Reeth itself, I’ll have to go back again :).
Yorkshire once again reminded us why we keep coming back, it’s a beautiful place with fantastic walks and welcoming pubs.
I’m already wondering which part we’ll explore next.
Thank you for joining me on this journey, until next time, take care.
Rick
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Your writing and images are just stellar! Where you traveled is beautiful, I too enjoyed the journey via your images. Thank you!
Beautiful photos of such a beautiful area, Rick. Being amongst the sheep and the dry stone fences is such a great experience. We visited the area in 2024 and am looking forward to visiting again. Thanks for sharing your experience