Sunny days in March should not be wasted. On the spur of the moment, we decided on a trip to Buckden.

Due to an oversight, we didn't have a map of the walk that we had planned to do. D'oh - so we winged it. A nice feature with the Ordnance Survey App. it will record an activity - even if you can't see a map.

The walk started with a climb from the car park, which opened up the view of the head of the dale.

Then the path levelled out, with great views in all directions.

This was followed by a steep drop into Cray. There were stepping stones to cross the stream. And a picturesque little waterfall and bridge for a break.

Then we went wrong - instead of going down the path to follow Cray Gill we followed the path towards Yockenthwaite.

And enjoyed some of the finest views of Wharfedale to be had.

At Scar House, we followed the drive down to Hubberholme. We met a couple who were finding it a slog coming up - it wasn't much better going down.

Hubberholme is only a small place with a pleasant river bank.

And St Michael and All Angels church - it is a delightful little church. And used for the wedding in "All Creatures Great and Small".

Then we asked a local the best route to Buckden. He directed us along the longer, but quieter road, as opposed to the slightly busier road, and totally forgot to mention the walk on the river bank!

Thats not to say there weren't some good views. Ironically, if we had followed the original walk, we would have passed this same stretch - but going in the other direction.

I won't forget the map again!

This must be one of the best views from a car park.

I was in Santa Ponsa on Mallorca 20/02/25 to 25/02/25 for a family visit.

One day I had a walk to Peguera

Starting from "Platja de Santa Ponça" (The beach)

Along the front between the hotels and the sea until reaching the little beach!.

Then it is up to the bars at the Square and a walk along the road lined by hotels until cutting back down to the shoreline and the "Platja Cala Blanca".

There was a pleasant walk round to the sun terrace and rocky shoreline, along a well-maintained path.

then round to Mirador de Aldana

Then the route went through residential streets to Bella Vista with a view over the bay and the cliffs around Peguera

The route continues through the residential streets until it cuts through woodland to Peguera. Cutting back to the sea gets to "Mirador de formaciones rocosas" probably one of the nicest part of the walk, as the path is on the cliffs and has paths down to rocky beaches and coves.

Then the route follows the beach promenade into Peguera (and the bus back to Santa Ponsa). All in all around two hour walk.

Another Day, I had a walk up to Puig de sa Morisca Archaeological Park. The area was a lot wilder than I expected with various medieval and older ruins- but great views over Santa Ponsa Bay and the surrounding area which were certainly the star of the show.

Unfortunately, the walk was cut short by a fall!