We had planned a longer hike in the moors, but somehow we ended up hiking along the coast north from Ravenscar. It turned out to be a very interesting place with some incredible views.
The trail led past an old alum mine and processing facility. Alum, among other things, was an important mordant for fixing the color of dyes in clothing. Some informative displays helped interpret the ruins of the buildings and the provided a way to imagine the historical landscape.
Sage took this amazing picture of a dead thistle. We did have a bit of blue sky!
River tripped in a small hole at the side of the footpath. Fortunately, she was not seriously injured.
But while she was recovering, I noticed this slimy character nearby.
We had lots of fun climbing walls and fences.
And running down hills…
We certainly enjoyed ourselves.
The view from the headland was simply stunning.
The unpredictable weather turned into a hot day and we took some time to kick back and relax.
August 31st, 2008 at 7:25 pm
You all really know how to enjoy the outdoors! Thanks for posting all of these pictures! Love, Grana