In fine weather, twenty members of the public turned out on this walk around the Littlebeck area…
Meeting at the car park near Midge Hall.
The walk commences in beautiful ancient deciduous woodland.
The woods have a geat number of interesting fungi at this time of year.
Beth relates the history of 'The Hermitage'.
The Hermitage - carved out of deltaic sandstone.
View from within The Hermitage.
Exploring a probable jet working site in Scarry Wood.
Having lunch in pasture below Red Barns Farm.
The steep climb to Goathland Banks alum quarry.
Sign to the site of the former Alum House near Goathland Banks.
Falling Foss Waterfall after recent heavy rain.
Eskdale Alum Walk
In fine weather, twenty members of the public turned out on this walk around the Littlebeck area…
Meeting at the car park near Midge Hall.
The walk commences in beautiful ancient deciduous woodland.
The woods have a geat number of interesting fungi at this time of year.
Beth relates the history of 'The Hermitage'.
The Hermitage - carved out of deltaic sandstone.
View from within The Hermitage.
Exploring a probable jet working site in Scarry Wood.
Having lunch in pasture below Red Barns Farm.
The steep climb to Goathland Banks alum quarry.
Sign to the site of the former Alum House near Goathland Banks.
Falling Foss Waterfall after recent heavy rain.