We've had weeks without any significant rainfall in March and April. A walk along the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey really underlined that, as the river was as low as I've ever seen it, certainly at this time of year. The Dales rivers do, however, rise and fall very quickly in response to the weather. Down in the valley, the trees are later than some to green up; the sunlight doesn't penetrate here in winter.
The narrow and deep gorge of The Strid was so low and calm that the water seemed barely to be moving, just ambling along gently. You can see how it more normally looks HERE. It would be tempting to some, when it is so calm, to try to leap the gap. People have perished in the attempt, since the water depth in the narrow strait is about 9-10m, the same as the height of two double decker buses; the rocks are undercut and there are very strong currents.
Same here; Lake Constance (not exactly close to where I live, but not too far away either) is so low that some boats are grounded.
ReplyDeleteThe Strid! I know I have read about it in a book, but I can't remember which one it was. Anyway, someone in the book attempted to leap across...
I would never, ever dare to do that, unless maybe I was in mortal danger.
Great last photo, where you must have either been flying, or perched in a tree! (It would easily also be a drone shot, but somehow I think you would have told us that.)
ReplyDeleteNothing so exciting! Just on a high path up the valley side.
DeleteHow odd for spring to be so dry.
ReplyDeleteThe second photo is quite inriguing.
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