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Boar’s Head Mills and the River Derwent
Stayed in Derby last night so an early run around Darley Abbey and along the banks of the River Derwent. The photo is of Boar’s Head Mills, a cotton mill built by Thomas Evans and his company between 1782 and 1830 and used in textile production until 1970. The mill took advantage of the water power available from…
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River Trent
In Nottingham this morning, the city where I was born and grew up. Went for an early run along the Trent. Lots of others doing the same. Plus rowers. Very pleasant but so much tarmac.
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Long Barn, Bilsdale
Working in the East Midlands over the weekend so had to get my hill and dale fix before heading south. Ran over Urra Moor and along the edge of Bilsdale. I like this long barn, above the hamlet of Town Green; I don’t think I’ve since anything like it elsewhere on the moors. Well constructed…
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Archaeological Dig – Aireyholme Farm
Spent the day digging a hole. Well taking part in an archaeological dig really to find the boyhood home of Capt. James Cook. It’s well known that James’ father was employed at Aireyholme Farm near Great Ayton and his family lived there with him at the farm. What is not known is precisely where the…
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Carlton Challenge
Runners set out on the Carlton Challenge, a 5mile fell race from the top of Carlton Bank with 1181′ of climb. Link to location.
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The Six Stoups
Inspired by the Tour de Yorkshire (see Friday’s post) I took the road bike out for spin. Fourth time this year, am I turning into a cyclist? After climbing Birk Brow (which must be about the worst road surface in the North of England I spotted these stones on the freewheel down to Lockwood Beck. One had…
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Guisborough Forest & Walkway Visitors Centre
A bit of a mouth full, locals know it as just Pinchinthorpe. A very popular base for walking and mountain biking in the forestry of Guisborough and Hutton Lowcross. The photo is looking down on the visitor centre, which is just left of centre, with the Eston Hills as a backdrop. Right of centre is…
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St. Mary’s Island
Family commitments in Whitley Bay. My son had an athletics meeting with races at half past one and five o’clock leaving three hours to kill. So I went for a wander along the coast. I love the coast. So exhilarating, especially when gales force winds are blowing and the sea is like a washing machine. This is St.Mary’s Island. A true island…
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Oak before ash in for a splash?
So goes the old saying: Oak before ash, in for a splash. Ash before oak, in for a soak. In Cliff Ridge Woods the oak leaves look out to me but the ash buds are only just bursting, so clearly we’re in for just a splash and a dryish summer. But as far as I know…
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Tour de Yorkshire
The first day of the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire cycle race. Caught the action at Rosedale Head. A 70 minute bike ride, 2 hours of waiting around for a couple of minutes of action and then the ride back. A grand day out. Wasn’t very impressed with the ITV4 coverage. No aerial views of the moors.
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