tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post2752346322807517046..comments2024-03-26T21:10:39.866+00:00Comments on Postcard from Timperley: Ramsoc Weekend at Kettlewell – 25/26 October 2014Phreerunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-77431330943684151472014-10-30T09:10:38.590+00:002014-10-30T09:10:38.590+00:00The hostel in Malham is good, as is Beck Hall B&am...The hostel in Malham is good, as is Beck Hall B&B. And there are B&Bs etc in Kettlewell, but my guess is that someone will take on the hostel as an independent hostel.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-72102586725898483662014-10-30T09:05:04.012+00:002014-10-30T09:05:04.012+00:00No, you're right - here is not the best place ...No, you're right - here is not the best place for lengthy discussions on that topic! :-)<br /><br />Looks like we'll have to find another base for that area, though ....Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576395337502021082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-36455804997177294322014-10-30T08:56:30.772+00:002014-10-30T08:56:30.772+00:00Yes Jules, it's a shame about the hostel, espe...Yes Jules, it's a shame about the hostel, especially as it's on the Dales Way route. There's much discussion about the 'direction' of the YHA elsewhere, so I won't go into that here.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-49640198282697098882014-10-30T08:43:21.741+00:002014-10-30T08:43:21.741+00:00Oh, and I forgot to mention: pity about the YH in ...Oh, and I forgot to mention: pity about the YH in Kettlewell - it's one we've used several times - along, in fact, with 2 of the other sites scheduled for closure this year :-(<br /><br />I must confess to liking hostels but being mystified by the closure of many of the more interesting, well-situated-for-walkers sites in recent times.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576395337502021082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-72763537837308693682014-10-30T08:36:40.575+00:002014-10-30T08:36:40.575+00:00Interesting post, and - as has been commented abov...Interesting post, and - as has been commented above - quite a lot of ground covered. Can't wait for my next trip up that way - coming soon!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576395337502021082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-43867749826994095772014-10-28T13:12:52.027+00:002014-10-28T13:12:52.027+00:00Thanks Conrad (I hope you enjoyed Gayle's visi...Thanks Conrad (I hope you enjoyed Gayle's visit BTW). <br /><br />Our school had a ramshackle cottage in Askrigg. I remember groups of us being blindfolded and driven with a map to various points of the compass and being told to work out where we were and walk back. No supervision that I can remember. Great fun! As was sailing on Semer Water.<br /><br />I forgot to mention in the posting the charms of goldfinches in Littondale, and the usual abundance of grey wagtails around Malham. Sadly I didn't spot any kingfishers on the Wharfe - they must have emigrated to Manchester... Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-12054997825853227142014-10-28T12:42:31.725+00:002014-10-28T12:42:31.725+00:00Total nostalgia for me. Fab pics. Memories of expl...Total nostalgia for me. Fab pics. Memories of exploring Dow Cave and Providence Pot from Hag Dyke when I was in the Scouts.. Frequent visits with kids from age 12 to 15 with torches and candles on our own whilst scoutmaster stayed in at Hag Dyke - two fingers up to Health and Safety - some of my greatest moments. <br /><br />The Dales High Way - one of the best walks on my list.<br /><br />You certainly covered some ground - this territory beats The Lakes for me. Thanks.Sir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.com