Ingleton Waterfalls Trail: As the final stage of the trail meanders down into Ingleton village, there are lovely views back up to the fells. The route passes through a disused quarry, where until 1910 limestone used to be extracted. You can still see some of the workings, including a ruined Hoffman Kiln. The area is now an SSSI, managed as a nature reserve.
The trail ends in Ingleton village and I should really have had a mooch round there and taken a few photos. I was, however, pretty exhausted by this stage. Five miles is an easy, comfortable distance for me usually but this had been a very strenuous five miles! I'd had enough... and I had to get back anyway as I had an appointment to get a flu jab, which feels a fairly important thing to do this year.
I'm glad I managed it. As I said, the trail has been on my list to visit for some time. I probably won't do it again as I'm not getting any younger but I'm pleased to have achieved it.
I'd forgotten about the quarry area. Yes, I've noticed that the miles are getting longer every year.
ReplyDeleteYou had quite a workout but it was wonderful to see all of the things along the trail.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing environment.
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