Swinsty Circular

A four mile walk around Swinsty Reservoir, one of the four reservoirs supply water to the Leeds area Fewston & Swinsty Reservoirs from the top of Norwood Edge Picnic area near the Car Park A secluded spot under the trees The path leading into the woodland Fallen trees Bluebells Fungi on the fallen trees The north west end of the reservoir Fewston Reservoir from Fewston Embankment The Pump House The south western part of Fewston Reservoir Fisherman on Fewston Reservoir The outflow steps Swinsty from the Dales Way Link Swinsty Hall The hall is owned by the famous organist and pianist Alan Cookson who is the organist and choirmaster at Leeds Parish Church The south western part of Swinsty Reservoir Swinsty Reservoir from Swinsty Embankment The River Washburn The Washburn Valley south of the reservoir Outflow pipes from the reservoir Timble Village from the embankment Swinsty Reservoir from the South East corner Refreshment break The track below Wakefield Folly The view westwards across the reservoir

Ilkley Moor Walk

Blossom on the trees on The Grove in Ilkley Cow & Calf Rocks Climbers above the rocks Search & Rescue team on exercise Above the quarry View across the moor View across to Addingham Exercise underway Team above the quarry The summit rocks Heading back with the Cow & Calf Hotel in the background Descent back to the Car Park Final stretch back onto the path Cow & Calf Rocks and the town of Ilkley below

Erection of The Chevin Cross

Sections taken from the Warehouse in Otley Loading onto the wagon First section being taken to the top of the Chevin Second section going up the hill Pieces going into position Two sections slotted together Top bolts going into place Side bolts being put in Keith tightening the bolts Fred getting bolts ready for the cross piece Cross piece being put into position Cross piece being tightened Cross ready for hauling upright Guylines being tightened Main line being fastened round the upright for security purposes Thanksgiving prayers at the end of the task The cross in position overlooking the Wharfe Valley