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This is where the series was filmed – Askrigg. Just a few miles from
my stop for the night. It’s starting to rain again so I wish I was there
now although I’m not particularly tired.
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The climb out of Swaledale up Crow Trees Hill is possibly tougher than the climb in. It’s
certainly longer. But the payoff is the view across the dale. This is
one shot looking west – the other direction is just as beautiful.
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I didn’t notice the sign on this tearoom until I came out of it. I
can’t imagine a penny farthing coping with the terrain round here.
I’m in Gunnerside and I’ve just had a Pot of Tea, Fruitcake and big slab of
Wensleydale Cheese.
A dear lady, who’s lived in the village for 16 years, told be about a
visit from the BBC when they filmed a story about the problems of
living in a remote rural community.
Now – on to Askrigg
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Between Grinton and Reeth there’s a neat bus shelter. This is it. The
noticeboard is full of information about events in the area The Best Queen Show Ever in a school hall in
Leyburn – Vacancy for a Parish Councillor – several concerts in Reeth
with tickets on sale at the village Post Office.
It hasn’t stopped raining but I want to get on …….
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Part push, part pedal. To reach the top of these inclines you have to know
when it’s quicker to push. Some of the steep inclines are beyond my
lowest gear.
The sun has come out in the dale about ten miles from where I am. It
won’t last.
This is a tough ride but very rewarding and each mile is worth pounds
for the students we’re bringing across from Bethlehem to the summer
school. An added bonus.