A grand day out

Its been awhile since I`ve posted a grand day out.
We had a grand day out yesterday and headed for Osmotherly moor via Helmsley

[FONT=arial, helvetica]Helmsley, on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Moors on the River Rye, is an attractive and popular market town and a good stop when visiting the area's attractions. It's also the start of the Cleveland Way so gets popular with walkers.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica]Helmsley still has the market, held on Friday's in the main square, with its statue of Lord Feversham. The current Fevershams live in the Vanbrugh built mansion, Duncombe Park, on the edge of the village, near the 12th century ruined castle. [/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica]The church is worth a visit as it has a letter written by David Livingston when he was in Africa.
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[FONT=arial, helvetica](Thanks to touruk.com)[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, helvetica]A few pictures snapped during our short walkabout before heading for the moors and the heather[/FONT]
The castle..[FONT=arial, helvetica] ruined 12th century castle overlooking the town[/FONT]
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[FONT=arial, helvetica]What a show[/FONT]
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[FONT=arial, helvetica]Some local delights..[/FONT]
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[FONT=arial, helvetica]The tourist centre[/FONT]
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[FONT=arial, helvetica]The church where you will find a letter from David Livingston[/FONT]
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[FONT=arial, helvetica]Building to delight the eye[/FONT]
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[FONT=arial, helvetica]Tucked away down an alley..[/FONT]
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Thank you for taking the time with me on visiting Helmsley
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Three images from OsmotherlyMoor area from our grand day out yesterday

 

Goodness me Robert,you do live in a lovely and interesting part of this beautiful land don't you!
My daughter was in York this week and we have the run down of places to visit....reckon Mrs Pal and I are about to book some holiday time up with you:gnthb:...so might just see you soon perhaps?

 

I somehow missed this thread.....and all i can say is....WOW!!!

There are some stunning pictures in this thread, and i for one.....LOVED seeing them!!

 

Thats quite possible Nick. :gnthb:

 

Thank you kindly Penny... Its comments like yours that keep me going with this thread.

 

Not exactly a grand day out but a few of the 100 pictures I took today on the way to the dentist.

 

21 0th Oct 2010.
Really nice start to the day so picnic was prepared and we headed out to Scarhouse and Angram reservoirs in North Yorkshire.
An absolutely perfect day for pictures.
Clear as crystal, cool with a bit af a chill.
First picture is a typical scenery view on the way

Arriving on site and after a picnic we head for the Scarhouse dam to find ice on the puddles and frost in the shadows with a temp of only 3C




We found interesting display showing the history and construction of the two dams
Nearing the dam face for a stroll across to the other side.

Onto the dam and legs working well!

Loverly fresh moor water.


View down the valley from centre of dam

Such a perfect day for photography I just had to do a panarama

One the way home we passed another reservior that seems to be running rather low at this time.

Hope you enjoyed joining me on our stroll. Next time please remember to bring a warmer coat with you!

 

Lovely pics as always, Robert. Look at the colour of the water in that reservoir! Who needs the Mediterranean? :hehe:

 

Thanks Clare
Yes, It was the perfect day, but so cold..... All those pictures are as original with no photshopping on any of them..
The panarama is stiched from seven portrait images and I cannot see a join anywere..

 

Where exactly is that pie shop? Mouth watering stuff - great pictures Capney.....

 

Super stuff, well done sargent.

 

I've just caught up with this thread Capney and it's just super.:luv:
All of your pics are just great.
I think I have to have a holiday in Yorkshire.:luv:

 

Market square Helmsley, North Yorkshire

 

Thanks for comments guys, makes it all worthwhile.