by Steve Tanham
New Years’ Day and we traveled from Kendal to Ilkley to have lunch with my son and his family. They live in Leeds and we often use Ilkley as a half-way meeting point to have a walk on the moor and then come down to the Hermit pub/restaurant that looks down on Burley-in-Wharfedale.
The River Wharfe is a beautiful river originating within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. For much of its course it is the county boundary between West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire. Its valley is known as Wharfedale. The magical hills of Ilkley Moor looks down the river valley.
The end of the afternoon had the most magical twilight. Tess the collie needed a walk before the ninety-minute journey back to Kendal, so we made our way down through the pretty streets of Burley to the the river Wharfe.
There’s something poignant about the end of the Christmas period. We’re happy to take the decorations down, come the end of the seventh day.
Soon it was time to go. The dogs had been well exercised in the meadows by the river.
Leaving Ilkley on the A65 we passed the edge of Skipton, then on through the lovely village of Gargrave. I’ve often remarked that the iconic Old Swan would make a fine photo if I could capture it from the car’s passenger seat!
©Stephen Tanham 2022
Stephen Tanham is a Director of the Silent Eye, a journey through the forest of personality to the dawn of Being.
http://www.thesilenteye.co.uk and http://www.suningemini.blog
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What wonderful pictures! You captured the village pub very nicely. Here in Spain, we have to keep our decorations up until the 12th day. King’s Day is the most important day in the Spanish Christmas calendar as this is when the Three Kings come to give gifts to the children. Have a wonderful 2023!
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Thank you, Darlene.. I have to admit that the early taking down of the tree (outdoor) was prompted this time by its failure to survive the winds!
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That will happen. xo
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Wonderful images it is certainly a lovely part of the country…Happy New Year, Steve x
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Thank you, Carol! And happy 2023 🎈
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I definitely live in the wrong part of England… it is so atmospheric where you live, Steve…
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Thank you, Jaye. Cold as well! Happy 2023 ❤️
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Lovely pictures Steve. A Happy New Year to you all
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Thank you, Di. Our love to you and hubby… and that furry masterpiece xx
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Thanks Steve. Hope Tess and Misty are both OK.
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They are both well, Di. Thank you
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