Jude and I have just returned from a week in Littondale in the Yorkshire Dales. Saturday, April 13th was a special (70th) birthday for yours truly and we’d booked a large cottage for a families to come and stay. I’d invited several of my old golfing and running mates (and their wives of course) to help me celebrate and they booked into the pubs nearby.

With, not one, but two barrels of hand pulled real ales available and copious amounts of delicious food prepared by Jude, a great day was had by all. On the Sunday, to blow away the cobwebs, quite a few of us went for a stroll along the valley, initially down the (very quiet) road to Arncliffe, then back along the riverside to Litton. My brother, Steve’s dog, Loki, and our “puppy”, Tomos, (I still can’t believe he’s not even 10 months old yet) had a wonderful time.

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  1. restlessjo Avatar

    Sounds wonderful! A very happy 70th to you. I’m 5 years ahead already 😘🍷❤️

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thanks Jo. It was a fabulous week. (2 more posts to come). 🍺👍😊

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      1. restlessjo Avatar

        🤗🍷💙

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  2. Jim Earlam Avatar

    Happy belated birthday Mike. That’s a lovely part of the country

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thanks Jim. Yes, I find it a very peaceful and relaxing place to stay. And I’m always amazed at how they managed to build all those drystone walls. They seem to go on for ever!

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  3. […] Walk from Litton to Arncliffe, Yorkshire Dales […]

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  4. […] overnight rain had swelled the rivers by a good 2 feet (60 cm). The footbridge, (seen in pic 3 yesterday), was nearly under water and the stepping stones, (in pic 15 yesterday and 31 below), as well as […]

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  5. Mélodie Avatar

    Happy belated birthday 🎉🎂.
    I have never been to this area.

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thank you Mélodie. We had a fabulous week. 😊

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  6. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar

    Happy belated birthday, Mike! Beautiful shots!

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thankyou Donna. I don’t feel a day over 21!! 🤔

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      1. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar

        Me either! 😁

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        1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

          👍👍😊

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  7. M. Oniker Avatar

    Happy belated birthday! What a great way to celebrate! I really loved 3&4, 8 had me staring at it quite a bit (another great composition and “mood”). But 13 was just so darned “typical” and cute; it had me laughing. I do so love to walk with you vicariously.

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