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Good afternoon all, we’ve spent the last two days staying in Grantown-on-Spey. Fabulously sunny yesterday, today was cooler and cloudier. Here are some photies from today’s walk around Loch an Eilein. Saw plenty of wildlife including frogs, toads, frogspawn, nice views of siskins and a stonechat, and a brief view of an osprey. The last photo is of larch flowers.
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classic33

Leg End Member
Your mention of Crag Vale got me delving into the depths of my memory.

I think I read about Crag Vale in Mike Hardings book on Yorkshire Crag Vale had a chequered history Apparently the villagers were counterfeiting coins to supplement their incomes

It’s funny how seeing a word sets the little grey cells into motion :hello::hello::hello:
"Coin Clippers", with a history that includes the Old Cock in Halifax.
Which just happens to be birthplace of what became Halifax Town council, and the Halifax.

His house, and land around it is said to be haunted, by him and many of his "friends who talked". Said to have been held at Illingworth Gaol, on the outskirts of Halifax, on his last trip to York. Those taking him there didn't trust the gaoler's in Halifax gaol, on Gaol Lane.

The Gallows Pole is currently being shot in this area. Try and get a copy of Clip a Bright Guinea, or The Gallows Pole.
 

pawl

Legendary Member
"Coin Clippers", with a history that includes the Old Cock in Halifax.
Which just happens to be birthplace of what became Halifax Town council, and the Halifax.

His house, and land around it is said to be haunted, by him and many of his "friends who talked". Said to have been held at Illingworth Gaol, on the outskirts of Halifax, on his last trip to York. Those taking him there didn't trust the gaoler's in Halifax gaol, on Gaol Lane.

The Gallows Pole is currently being shot in this area. Try and get a copy of Clip a Bright Guinea, or The Gallows Pole.


Thanks for that Classic.I’ll try and find the Gallows pole

I must have read more about Crag Vale The info about milled edges came to mind
 

SpokeyDokey

68, & my GP says I will officially be old at 70!
Moderator


I love the way that track builds - it's very simple but one of my fave early Zep tracks.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
Thanks every body for your info on Crag Vale I love Yorkshire and usually visit at least once a year
It’s such a diverse county from the dales to North Yorkshire .It’s industrial heritage It’s two years since are last holiday due to Covid
Looks like Crag Vale will be on the itinerary hopefully this year.:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
Bring yer bike!
There's the Cragg Vale Climb to have a go at, not forgetting "The Buttress" if its dry.
 
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