A bimble in the Yorkshire Wolds

I spent £3 today, crossing the Humber Bridge twice. Still have to pay with a card, I don't know if they will ever go back to accepting cash. It's a nuisance having to park close to the booth to reach the machine and insert the card. I don't have one of those wafting things, I have to punch in the numbers. 

After a short drive bypassing Beverley I turned off on a minor road to Cherry Burton. Found a parking place on a wide road with no restrictions, in the centre of the village. I set off down the road to Etton. Here I had a look at the church, but wasn't able to go inside. As you can see, it is a lovely sunny day. 

Nearby is what used to be the school. It is now a residential house. I spotted the bell, and thought of the time when the children were playing outside and the bell was rung to bring them in. 

The pub has closed, as many of them are going the same way. The brewery is looking for new tenants if anyone fancies it. 

There are lots of lovely little cottages in Etton, and lots of horses. 

A couple of miles out of Etton I picked up the Rail Trail. This is a disused railway line, now a cycle track and can be used by horse riders and walkers. I did a mile or two along there, but was glad to get off because they can get a bit boring with not much to look at. I had a nice chat with some dog walkers. 

There are some nice views over the Yorkshire Wolds. A farmer came into this field pulling a trailer. He opened it up and about a dozen sheep were offloaded. The other sheep in the field came over to have a look at the newcomers. 

I arrived at Kiplingcotes Station. The old signal box is still standing. 

I tried to get a look at the station itself, but it is surrounded by fencing. It is now residential. I suppose the owners want some privacy.  

I took the road through South Dalton Wold, heading for South Dalton village. It passes through the estate of Dalton Hall. Most of it is private, so there is no opportunity to get close to the historical buildings. There are notices saying keep to the road. I got a couple of pics with the zoom. Sheep are wandering about everywhere. 

These looked like massive beasts, all matching black and white. I wonder if they are bulls. 

The sun is starting to go down. 

Leaving the estate and coming into the village there is a very nice olde worlde pub, with accommodation. It's called The Pipe and Glass. Here is a link to their web site. No time to stop. I have been talking to a very nice couple so I must press on.  

Time is getting on but I must take a look at the church in South Dalton. The spire looks amazing. 

Still a bit of light left to take some photo's. 

Fabulous stained glass windows. One at each end. 

As I was walking out of the village I turned round to look back. Just look at that spire.  

It was a very fast walk back to the car. The sun was disappearing behind the trees.  

Just made it  before it got dark. It was a lovely five hour bimble. Ten miles walked. I have gone over the 84 mile target for this month. Four days left to go. 

Thanks for popping in. We'll catch up soon. Toodle pip.   ilona