Waking up to surprisingly good weather, we departed the border-based car park where we had slepted, and headed south.
Literally, we slept at the border.
My friend wanted to go to Hull to see some friends before going back to Japan, so we headed in that direction. It wasn’t a long drive as such, but did feel like a bit of a journey. On the way I saw a sign for Mother Shiptons Cave, somewhere I’d been wanting to visit for a while. So I decided after dropping my friend off in Hull I’d visit the cave before heading on to Leeds.
Mother Shiptons Cave and the Petrifying Well were great to see, and the walking area was great also. Again thanks to the geat weather, the village (town?) of Knaresborough also really gave a fantastic impression.
Sebastian chilling at the River NiddDon't fall into the weir!Sebastian has a crack at climbing up some woodDon't get too close, you might turn into stone tooUse this well to make a wish but let your hand dry naturallyThe cave where Mother Shipton (Ursula Sontheil) was bornHaving a rest next to petrifying watersSebastian appreciated hearing Mother Shiptons tales, though afterward she did holler 'Gerroff my land!' They even petrified Poirot!The River Nidd (again)Can you spot him?Knaresborough Castle was really somethingand had some great views of the viaductSebastian finds a cave of his ownThe viaduct over the River NiddYes, that's our car parked over thereA pub named after one of Mother Shipton's propheciesThe entrance to the parkIf this bridge falls the world will end, apparentlyAnother Sebastian sized caveComfyBack in Leeds. Mileage: 204061
