Members: Lorna Marsland, Margaret Williams, Iain McCallum, Chris Thickett, Bob Kelly, Brian Taylor, Frank Williams, Pete Walker, Phil Ramsbottom

Guest: David Swindlehurst.

It was raining as we arrived and put on our boots.

It was raining when we passed Frank and Margaret's car a mile up the hill.

It was raining when we caught up with Frank, Margaret and Pete.

It was raining harder when Frank, Margaret, Pete and Bob decided enough was enough and opted for the shorter version of the walk.

It continued to rain hard when we stopped for the first time in the dry? valley above Malham Cove.

It was still raining when we arrived dripping in the cafe at Malham.

It was raining even harder when we reluctantly left the cafe.

It was absolutely hammering down as we accompanied the waves of water down the last mile of road back to the cars.

Did we have a good day?

OFF COURSE WE DID.

This could be a nice short walk for a short November day, however if the weather and the mood of the party is favourable it can be extended to around 13 miles.

Meet at the car park in Langcliffe at 9.30 for a 9.45 start, from the B6479 from Settle to Ribblehead turn right about half a mile after passing under the railway bridge - signposted Malham if you cross over the railway you have gone too far. Pass the village green on the right and the car park is on the left opposite the church ref SD823651.

Route will be: up to Jubilee Cave, follow track (not shown very clearly on map) heading East, then swinging round to South to signpost at SD 882 648. From here we can either head South West to track leading to Stockdale Farm. Or continue straight on to arrive at the dry valley above Malham Cove, down through the Cove to Malham where there is a pub for the devotees, we can then follow the paths climbing past the various barns and Hoober Edge which will rejoin the short route on the track leading to Stockdale Farm.

Half a mile after the farm we will turn right to pass below Attermire Cave and Scar, then Victoria Cave before dropping back down to Langcliffe.

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