Friday 12 August 2016

May the Forces be with You

Last week I had a trip to see both Low and High Force in Teesdale. The journey from Alston is superb full of natural beauty.
Steep and bleak valleys and beautiful panoramas

Bowless is where you start the walk from Low Force to High Force, walking alongside the river. The Low Force waterfall is popular with young people practicing their water skills.
Splash
The river water tumbles down stream

These sheep are near the start of the walk.
Can you see the inscription?

Harebells in the verge. In Scotland they are known as Scottish bluebells.
Dainty blue bells

A perfect toadstool.
A classic toadstool shape


Look at the rock structure.
Limestone rocks resemble bricks

A badger sett.
No sign of the badger, only footprints

Bog asphodel is very dangerous to farm animals and can cause deformities in newborn lambs.
Beware

The juniper berries are waiting to ripen.
An abundance of berries

The water gains pace as you approach High Force.
Steep rocks

Eddying water

Very steep rocks as you approach High Force

A strange liquid on the path.
A metallic looking liquid 

Thistles in many shapes and sizes on the bankside.
Pin cushion thistles

I spotted this ant hill.
The ants were scurrying about

High Force suddenly appears and is very dramatic.
Go with the flow

Making hay whilst the sun shines. 
Unfortunately it started to rain

This shopping trolley was in Penrith.
A shopping trolley, suitcases and a shopping bag

I have been making Hot Tomato Relish using my homegrown onions and chilies that are extremely hot.
Fiery hot chilies
The preserving pan with the ingredients 
Bottled relish





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