Day 3 - Friday 10 May 2019
Hubberholme to Askrigg (13.3 miles)
We awoke to an overcast day however it was dry and the wind had dropped considerably. We had a nice stay in Hubberholme although our only gripe was that it was a tad pricey - both for the accommodation and the food/drinks as we thought £7 for a dessert was taking the mickey a bit.
The route from Hubberholme continues along the Wharfe to Buckden, a village we have been to many times. Heading through the main Car Park the route rises up Buckden Rake in the direction of both Buckden Pike & Cray to then follow a lofty path to Cray High Bridge. There was now a short road walk up the Kidstones Pass - a steep incline leading to a turn off to the left signposted for Stalling Busk.
The incline continued on to Stake Moor which then levelled out to turn left following a grassy swathe above the pretty valley of Cragdale to reach the hamlet of Stalling Busk. After a quick lunch at the church we passed to the east of Semer Water to arrive in the village of Bainbridge - a very pretty place complete with village green and pub. Once refreshed in the pub via their excellent Cider and Crisps we then followed the River Ure to reach Askrigg and our bed for the night at The White Rose Hotel. After checking in we enjoyed a very pleasant dinner in their restaurant whilst Fudge rested upstairs in our room. Another very pleasant days walking even though we had overcast conditions today.
The route from Hubberholme continues along the Wharfe to Buckden, a village we have been to many times. Heading through the main Car Park the route rises up Buckden Rake in the direction of both Buckden Pike & Cray to then follow a lofty path to Cray High Bridge. There was now a short road walk up the Kidstones Pass - a steep incline leading to a turn off to the left signposted for Stalling Busk.
The incline continued on to Stake Moor which then levelled out to turn left following a grassy swathe above the pretty valley of Cragdale to reach the hamlet of Stalling Busk. After a quick lunch at the church we passed to the east of Semer Water to arrive in the village of Bainbridge - a very pretty place complete with village green and pub. Once refreshed in the pub via their excellent Cider and Crisps we then followed the River Ure to reach Askrigg and our bed for the night at The White Rose Hotel. After checking in we enjoyed a very pleasant dinner in their restaurant whilst Fudge rested upstairs in our room. Another very pleasant days walking even though we had overcast conditions today.
Heading back alongside the River Wharfe to Buckden
Buckden Bridge
The Buck Inn at Buckden - will have to stay here one day. Hopefully it is a bit cheaper than the pub in Hubberholme.
Maybe we caught them on a bad day but they hardly had anything out on sale - well, anything we wanted anyway
The start of Buckden Rake heading into Upper Wharfedale
Looking down into Hubberholme
A huge piece of limestone at the gate leading to the path to Cray High Bridge
Lovely waterfall cascades near Cray High Bridge
Posing with Fudge at Cow Close Gill near Cray High Bridge
The route meets the B6160 at Cray High Bridge.
There is now a short transit uphill on tarmac to the top of the Kidstones Pass - or the "Cote du Cray" as it was known during the 2014 Tour de France.
There is now a short transit uphill on tarmac to the top of the Kidstones Pass - or the "Cote du Cray" as it was known during the 2014 Tour de France.
Kidstones Scar
As the B6160 bears sharp right the route heads up Gilbert Lane and the long transit to Stalling Busk
Looking back down Gilbert Lane to the B6160 with Buckden Pike to the rear
This was a bit of a struggle - sometimes the farmer is generous with the space, here he was not.
A certain amount of manual dexterity is required for the first person through the gap.
A certain amount of manual dexterity is required for the first person through the gap.
Not for Fudge though - His Lordship simply waits to be picked up
Waterfalls at Hell Gap
Cragdale
Arriving in Stalling Busk - the path sweeps right down Busk Lane to enter the village
The Stalling Busk Conference of 1996 formulated a prototype access bill that would lay the foundations of the Labour Government’s Countryside and Rights of Way Act four years later, giving walkers extended rights to roam certain areas of mountain, moorland, common land and heaths in England and Wales.
A more detailed article explaining the Conference can be found here
A more detailed article explaining the Conference can be found here
The unusually designed St Matthew's Church in Stalling Busk - a very pleasant lunch stop
The ruins of Stalling Busk Old Church. The church dates from the early 1600s and fell into ruin after the new church was built at the turn of the 20th Century.
The natural lake of Semer Water
He never was one for doing as he was told
A family outing on the River Bain
Arriving in the pretty village of Bainbridge
The River Bain Hydro at Bainbridge
It's ok Fudge - we are not going to lock you in the stocks on Bainbridge Green.
The stocks were used during the reign of Elizabeth the First.
The stocks were used during the reign of Elizabeth the First.
Passed through here many times and never set foot in the pub - we had the chance to remedy that today........
.... and very nice it was too
The look of a dog who cannot have Cider & Crisps
It is a short walk along a good path from Bainbridge to Askrigg
St Oswald's Church, Askrigg
Askrigg War Memorial
We are off to Dinner now Fudge - don't answer the door to any strangers
Day 3 Data
Mileage
Cumulative Mileage
Time
Total Ascent
Cumulative Mileage
Time
Total Ascent
13.3 miles
34.2 miles
6hrs 30mins
1515ft (462m)
34.2 miles
6hrs 30mins
1515ft (462m)