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Grid ref: NY 31263 23077
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I had a very gloomy and dark drive north along the M6 to the
exit at Penrith. I’d set off about 20mins earlier than usual and
so had a darker drive. Heading west along the A66 the just past
full moon was starting its descent into the western sky. I
reached Wanthwaite Bridge and then to the small parking area. It
was still dark when I arrived and was just coming light at I
climbed the stile to follow St John’s Beck upstream. I reached
the large isolated Bridge House with no sign of life or lights
on although a car was parked behind the barn. there. |
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I turned right and took the path over the small beck and steeply
up the hillside to join the main St John’s in the Vale Church
access road. The church now has scaffolding around the eastern
side. The Youth Outward Bound building was just up the track but
there were no vehicles or signs of life. I left the road here to
head up along one of the many paths that run over High Rigg. |
St John's in the Vale
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scaffolding. |
Moonset. |
Moonset. |
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On a level piece of ground above the buildings is the remains of
a fire and logs for sitting round the outside. The was
increasing slightly as the sky cleared. I watched a pale moon
setting to the NW. I soon reached High Rigg summit and had nice
but windy views. I’d hoped to take some drone photos but the
wind was too strong. I continued south trying to enjoy the fells
but the low clear sun was constantly dazzling the views to the
south. |
Trees agains the light. |
Sosgill Bridge today. |
Sosgill Bridge a year ago 16th Jan
2024.. |
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At Wren Crag I descended to the lower path near the main A591
road and turned left to follow the narrow path along the steep
slope going down to St John’s Beck. I followed the path to Low
Bridge Farm where the honest box cafe was. I must give it a try
sometime. My original plan was to stay on the track to return to
St John’s Church but decided to follow the path along St Jon’s
Beck instead. The path follows the top if a high bank along the
west side of the river and is a flood defence to prevent
flooding of the fields. It was an easy wander back to Bridge
House and on to the lane where my car was parked. |
Bridge House farm. |
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