Abbey Brook bankside walk.
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Basically just a trip to follow the Abbey Brook up into the gorge at stream level , and then head over in Wet Stones direction before deciding what to do next . Long July days with settled weather are perfectly suited .A promising start to the day , exceptionally clear . Unfortunately it later turned high-pressure hazy , but that's life . The views were still great at medium range .The brook was just right , enough flow to make the waterfalls worthwhile , yet a doddle to cross . It's a pretty unfrequented walk , so a little care is in order if alone . I love seclusion , so the end of this track is a delight for me .The quickest exit from the gorge is up the slope where the northern rock face ends , watch it if the grass and rock are wet though . Otherwise just backtrack down and up the gentler slopes . After that , well just a wander really .Over to High Stones , dropped off the edge to get some views from below for a change , and watch the curlews (note that this route is actually pretty tough on the ankles thanks to the slope ) , back onto the edge and return by Wilfrey Nield , and back down Row Top .
Don't take too much notice of the GPS track . Satellite reception in the the bed of the gorge is hardly reliable , and you will see some quite spectacular spikes and deviations . Believe me I just walked up , in , and climbed out without feeling the urge to backtrack or meander up and down over the moor on exit . While nothing particularly tricky is involved , hands as well as feet may be required , and you should be confident with slippy rock . Short gaiters are a handy extra barrier against water , and stop stuff going down your boots . And don't try this one after torrential rain .
Don't take too much notice of the GPS track . Satellite reception in the the bed of the gorge is hardly reliable , and you will see some quite spectacular spikes and deviations . Believe me I just walked up , in , and climbed out without feeling the urge to backtrack or meander up and down over the moor on exit . While nothing particularly tricky is involved , hands as well as feet may be required , and you should be confident with slippy rock . Short gaiters are a handy extra barrier against water , and stop stuff going down your boots . And don't try this one after torrential rain .