What a gorgeous sunset this evening. I was going to take my drone up, but I ran out of time today but instead I caught this most beautiful November sunset.
I haven’t been to the White Horse at Kilburn for quite a few years, so I decided to pay it a visit.
As I arrived the sun disappeared and got decidedly windy! But as I climbed the steps and arrived at the top the sun peered through the thick clouds across North Yorkshire.
I will have another visit soon as I have a few days off next week!
Kilburn White Horse is the most northerly turf-cut figure in Britain and one of the most famous landmarks in North Yorkshire. It’s easily visible from the south, below Sutton Bank, and while it’s difficult to get a sense of its scale from the path on the escarpment edge above, there are steps down the side which give a closer view.
The horse dates from 1857, when the outline of the horse was marked out by the Kilburn village schoolmaster and his pupils. The horse was then cut into the limestone underneath – to make it more visible today, chalk chippings are added at intervals.
The White Horse of Kilburn – taken a few years ago – SJ Butler
The White Horse is 314 feet (96 metres) long and 228 feet (70 metres) high. In fact, 24 people could sit on the patch of grass which forms the horse’s eye (though please don’t)
“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” Yann Arthus-Bertrand
It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! The Lakes are steeped in history and mystery with some stunning caves, stones and more. This week the Lakes a few of the beautiful water falls – enjoy and have a great Sunday.
Moss Force (top right, bottom middle & right) can be found in Newlands Pass, above Buttermere village. Access to Moss Force is fairly easy as the waterfall is roughly 220 yards from the road between Keswick and Buttermere.
The falls are an impressive sight after rain as torrents of water plunge 100 meters below.
Aira Force
Aira Force is a beautiful waterfall located just off the banks of Ullswater. Park at the National Trust car park and follow the Gowbarrow Trail through the forest, passing Aira Force to reach the summit of Gowbarrow.
This famous waterfall has been a popular attraction for over 300 years, and has even been written about by the likes of William Wordsworth in his poem Airey-Force Valley.
Rydal
Rydal Falls is situated just off the A591 between Ambleside and Grasmere. It is a ten minute walk from Rydal Mount, once home to the poet William Wordsworth.
“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” Yann Arthus-Bertrand
It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! The Lakes are steeped in history and mystery with some stunning caves, stones and more. This week the Lakes in pastel – enjoy and have a great Sunday.
“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” Yann Arthus-Bertrand
It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! The Lakes are steeped in history and mystery with some stunning caves, stones and more.
Castlerigg Stone Circle or the the Keswick Circle in the older historical sources, and its exact purpose still remains unclear, but researchers believe that it was used for ceremonial or religious purposes.
Castlerigg Stone Circle was built around 4,500 years ago in the Neolithic times.
The circle, probably once had 42 stones, now consists of 38 granite stones arranged in a circle, approximately 32.6 x 29.5 m in diameter. Within the ring is a rectangle of a further 10 standing stones. The tallest stone is 2.3 meters high. It was probably built around 3000 BC – the beginning of the later Neolithic Period.
Probably built around 3000 BC, the beginning of the later Neolithic Period, Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of the earliest stone circles in Britain. It is important in terms of megalithic astronomy and geometry, as the construction contains significant astronomical alignments.Rydal caves are a must if you visit the Lakes. Situated above Rydal Water near Buttermere
Inside Rydal Caves are stunning patterns on the rocks. Unfortunately, the caves are manmade. Rydal Cave used to be called Loughrigg Quarry. The Lake District is famous for its slate and, in the 19th century, Loughrigg Fell was a Slate Mine where it would be sourced from.
All photographs are taken by SJ Butler Photography & must not be copied or reproduced without permission from SJ Butler – thank you
“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” Yann Arthus-Bertrand
It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! If you go to the Lakes, be prepared for every weather. All photographs are taken by SJ Butler Photography.
Walking round Derwentwater – no rain todaySlater’s Bridge – if you look carefully at the River, you’ll see that’s it’s absolutely pouring down!
The climate, together with the geology of the area has made the Lake District what it is today.
In the last 2 million years a series of ice ages have left the area buried under glaciers. These rivers of ice carved deep lakes & u shaped valleys between the hills.
“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” Yann Arthus-Bertrand
It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day!
Today I’ve included a video of how powerful (and noisy) Aira Force Waterfall is and a video of the sunset over Ullswater & Glenriding a few years ago.
An 18th-century pleasure ground, Aira Force was the backdrop for William Wordsworth’s poem ‘Somnambulist’ – a Gothic tale of love and tragedy. There are so many woodland trails to discover in this landscape of contrasts. Quiet glades give way to dramatic waterfalls, with Aira Beck thundering down a 65-foot drop past ferns and rocks.
The Somnambulist
William Wordsworth
List, ye who pass by Lyulph’s Tower At eve; how softly then Doth Aira-force, that torrent hoarse, Speak from the woody glen! Fit music for a solemn vale! And holier seems the ground To him who catches on the gale The spirit of a mournful tale, Embodied in the sound…
Sound on! Top of Aira Force – Cumbria
Aira Force is a showcase for the power and beauty of nature; it’s a place to escape the ordinary.
“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” Yann Arthus-Bertrand
It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! So missing the Lake District, Cumbria. It is over a year since I last went and I’m feeling the pull to go more than ever, especially that my favourite time of the year is almost here. For now, I will have to be content with memories from yesteryear, I hope you like them. This week it’s the turn of fabulous sunrises and sunsets. How beautiful are these?
“There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.”
“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” Yann Arthus-Bertrand
It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! So missing the Lake District, Cumbria. It is over a year since I last went and I’m feeling the pull to go more than ever, especially that my favourite time of the year is almost here. For now, I will have to be content with memories from yesteryear, I hope you like them.
These fell ponies are absolutely beautiful, they even let me stroke their gorgeous mane.
Fell ponies
Fell poniesView from the top Sorry can’t remember where!
Look at the beautiful golden colours on here. This is a lovely walk from Glenriding to Howetown.
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