Present : Alan and Chris Jones + dogs, Mark Garrod, Michelle Harvie, Graeme and Sue Harkness, Lester Payne, John Dobson, Mike Graves, Derek Seddon, Linda Crossley, Lorna Marsland, David Swindlehurst*, Martin Heaton*, Zoe Talks*, Dave Wylie, Kate Sparkes*, Frank and Margaret Williams. (Guests*).

A remarkably hearty crowd gathered at the well organised car park by the Wharfe at Burnsall ready to kick of f at 09.30. The day promised well but we had driven through miles of quite thick mist. However, there was thick hoar frost around and we maintained optimistic views that the clag would burn off. So it did indeed and we had brighter weather and some sunshine.

It was great to see Michelle looking and performing so well again, so we all wish you good health and fitness. Mike Graves too is coming back to form after his DVT brought on by a long distance flight, keep up the progress Mike.

The route consisted of a leg out and back on the Dales Way along the bank of the Wharf e and loop via Trollers Ghyll, Grimwith Reservoir, Stump Cross, and Simon Seat. It turned out to be about fifteen miles, with a sting in the tail up to Simon Seat. Our reccying paid off in the sense that we had managed to assemble a route of varied landscape interest and varied conditions underfoot, helped on occasion by the frozen ground.

GH, SH, AJ and CJ + dogs missed the start since the H's had a blow out, but managed to meet up with the group at Eller Edge Nook. Highlights were beautiful Wharfedale itself, Trollers Ghyll like a mini Gordale and Grimwith Reservoir (pronounced Grimoth i' Yorkshire) with about a three mile periphery walk. We had lunch there and took advantage of all facilities including the view. Unfortunately it was cold and misty when we reached Simon Seat so there were no views of Wharfedale. However, looking back as we walked the return leg along the Wharf e, Simon Seat and the fir and bracken clad slopes leading up to Barden fell were golden in the late afternoon sun. We returned to Burnsall and pots of tea etc., after a very satisfying walk.

Thank you all for your support on a beautiful day in a beautiful area.

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start, at the car park' adjacent to the bridge over the Wharfe at Burnsall. Grid ref :032612 Outdoor Leisure Sheet 2, Yorkshire Dales, South Sheet.

About 10 to 12 miles taking in Trollers Ghyll, Grimwith Reservoir, Stump Cross Cavern, Simon's Seat and the Dales Way.

All conveniences at the car park including toilets and teabar, beautiful pubs in Burnsall for post walk pints, beautiful pubs in Appletreewick, and picnic tables and further conveniences at Grimwith reservoir. Perfect weather ordered, crisp frosty morning, sunny all day and a delightful return into the sunset along the Wharfe. Absolutely delightful scenery, from green drumlin fields to rocky edged moorland and limestone caverns.