Windy Deepdale

We had planned a walk up the Dodds via Deepdale today but the weather was pants this morning. Consequently we didn't set off till about 2pm and it was blowing a hooley. We decided to head up Deepdale anyway and just have a potter about

We left the car at High Row and headed down the lane to Dowthwaite Head

Through the yard and into Deepdale

Simply stunning

Looking back

It was unbelievably windy and pretty hard work

Bog Dog

We decided to gain a bit of ground and then gradually head back towards High Row. As we climbed we thought we could see a house in the middle of nowhere. It was too far away to make it out and so windy our eyes were running. I took a few pics on zoom, not holding out much hope of being able to keep the camera still. You can see the building in the centre here, complete with a chimney

I am amazed that this came out, but all was revealed when we got home!

Heading towards High Brow

Beautiful Skies

Intriguing stone markings on High Brow

Heading over Horsemire Head

We only walked about 4.5 miles, but the combination of wet ground in places and strong winds at all times made it feel more. But what a lovely valley. We saw no-one except Old Man Weir at the farm not even a single walker in the distance. Happy days!