After a period of inactivity in terms of motorhoming, we decided to return to Hawes for a short break, calling in at Ribblehead on our way. Our site for the weekend was a return visit to the Hawes Auction Mart carpark. This time as a part of a “club-meet”, organised by the Motor Caravanners Section of the Camping and Caravan Club.
Ribblehead Viaduct
This time of year means short days, but a reasonably early getaway meant that we had time for a walk. After parking Fufu, our walking route initially took us under the viaduct, where the biting, icy wind took our breath away, and on up the valley using a combination of access roads and footpaths.
This is a strange place where trees sometimes appear to grow out of rocks:
And clear fast-flowing streams suddenly disappear underground.
We were stood on a bridge and on the one side, water was flowing in a good stream towards us, but on the other side it just disappeared.
Another stream, further on, disappeared under a tree.
Only to reappear 100 yards or so further on:
Hawes
The club meet was well-subscribed and we found ourselves parked in the middle of a good number of other motorhomes. Not the best of views, but at least we were on hardstanding and close to the town centre.
We managed to dodge a few evening showers while in the town and there was a reasonable flow of water over the force:
Overnight the weather became much wetter, keeping us in the motorhome until around lunchtime. The change in river level is clearly apparent.
Hawes looked very pretty with many Christmas lights illuminated. While we were there, further work was being done.
There are some old buildings in the town:
Including what must be the oldest Indian restaurant and takeaway for many a mile:
"See-u-Later" 