Wednesday, 4th March 2015

Walk: Jubilee Cave, Langscar, Dean Scar, Comb Hill, Malham Cove, Long Lane, Butterlands Barn, Attermire Scar
Start Point: Langcliffe car park Grid Reference: SD 823 651
Distance: 14.5 mls Ascent: 3,000 feet
Time: 7.2 hours
Weather: Cold with sunny spells and strong wind
Comments: The weather forecast suggested we would be better heading east - and we weren't disappointed. It was a cold wind and the light rain failed in its attempts to reach us but the terrain was tough with some deep snow in places - 'Head left, it's deep straight ahead' Ian suggests, just before sink up to my knees!!!! A great day with some interesting changes to the route.

Looking back to Langcliffe and Settle on the climb to . . .

Jubilee Cave . . .

and a closer look inside

Lots of snow still around

Pen-y-Ghent

We passed the cyclists earlier

Threatening weather behind us

No need to open this gate . . .

just a small stride needed

The wind must have been strong here!

At least the belted galloways have some hay to eat

Malham Tarn comes into view . . .

but we will bypass it today

A water-logged sign . . .

but not much dry ground . . .

just here

Taking it easy on the limestone pavement . . .

above Malham Cove . . .

before descending . . .

to view the more well-known area of limestone pavement . . .

to the left of the cove . . .

which we quickly leave behind

Time to climb back over the ridge

A flock of starlings . . .

take flight

Yet another snowbound gate to navigate

A clearer path descends the other side of the ridge

More starlings . . .

but these are too busy eating

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