Tuesday we went back to Haworth to do the walk that we wanted to do last week, This time it didn’t rain so we managed to do the walk.
We followed the signs that said Bronte Falls, Along the way we must have diverted as the signs had disappeared so we didn’t know which way to go, Horace decided to stand on some rocks and then he slid down them it was quiet worrying and at the same time amusing to see him sliding down while trying to stop himself. We tried to coax him back up a safer rout but as soon as we started to walk to the safer rout he just ran back up the rocks he just slid down.
After that we found a path and followed that, we could see a sign coming up and as we got closer we realised that we had just walked round in circles, But this sign said the Bronte Falls are in 2 different directions so we decided to go back the way we came and eventually we came across another sign so we went the way it told us.
We kept walking and looking out for these falls and we came across these falls but we then thought nah these are a bit small so we carried on...

After a bit more walking we came across this fall...Getting bigger but again too small...

So on we went taking a few pictures on our way, The pictures aren’t brilliant as it was a very overcast day.

We got there in the end but we are unsure as to which are the falls, either way it’s a very nice area.


Horace went for a paddle in the water and then got very excited and was running around like a mad one, We didn’t get any footage of this as we didn’t think of it till afterwards.

Tags: Haworth, Bronte

Went to Haworth today for the day, When we got there it started raining so we found a cafe called Ye Olde Bronte Tea Rooms and gift shop, Run by two very pleasant and welcoming ladies, They also welcome well behaved dogs and they get a slice of toast free too.
Once it stopped raining we went to the tourist information point and got a map for a walk, we set off and the heavens opened up our map got wet so we decided to turn back and go for a ride on the steam train instead.
The steam train is part of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, It cost us £16 return for 2 adults, The train goes to Keighley and back to Haworth, There is a 20 minute stop in Keighley while they turn the train round. While we where there there where some morris dances and a small beer festival.
When we got back to Haworth and in the car home the rain stopped and the sun came out, Oh and there was a Halloween parade up the main street too, But we missed that. Oh well maybe next year.
We still had a good day out though.

Tags: Haworth, Steam, Train, Bronte

We went for a drive up to Marsden Moor today to give Horace a trip out and a change of scenery.
We went up towards Emely Moor mast which is a TV transmitter that stands 330.4 metres (1,084 ft) tall. Its an iconic structure for thousands of people around Yorkshire, It’s one of those buildings that say your home after a long journey.
I took this picture today from about a mile or two away.


In the opposite direction from where this photo was taken is a small wind farm, I got some quick snaps of this, I need to go back and get some better shots with a better camera sometime.

After this we went up to Marsden Moor.
On the side where we climbed there are these small chimneys that have water vapour coming out of them, We are not sure why these are there.
And there is a little memorial cross for the 7th Battalion 2nd/7th Battalion in memory of the Duke Of Wellingtons Regiment 1939 - 1945.

This is a panoramic view from the top of Marsden Moor.

Horace loved his day out he got all excited when the wind was blowing and we started doing a kite man. Bless him.
He’s shattered now and fast asleep on the couch.

Tags: Marsden, Emley, Moor, Wind Farm

Here is another photo of Horace while we where out walking him.

Tags: Dog

On our morning walk we heard some squeaking noise, it sounded a bit like a bird, We couldn’t see anything at first then I spotted something moving, I couldn’t get the right words out and ended up say to Louise babies babies and pointing to the other side of the canal, We looked though our binoculars and where convinced that we saw 2 baby otters running around playing.

Tags: Otters

I decided to go for a night walk tonight, It’s been such a nice day today I thought I would go out one more time.
Quite a nice sunset as well, The swans were settled down for the night and the birds were singing their last song, Very peaceful.

Tags: Dog, Walking

Not much has happened this week, The swans where not there today so no news on them, I only took one photo today and that is of Horace so ya might want to see it.

Tags: Dog

Time to give Horace a bath.

Haven't had a picture of Horace for a while, I took this today as we where taking him for his walk.

Our friend the Swan was not interested in feeding this afternoon, Some other people got there before us. So we took the rest of the bread with us and we saw a goose so we threw it some bread, I managed to get some photos and a bit of video of it.

Click this image for the video.

Tags: Goose

Went to Lady Wood this morning, Nice place you can forget you are just a half a mile from any roads. We didn't see any wildlife though but that happens, Next time we might see loads.
Here are a couple of photos I took.

Sunday morning and it's raining, Horace still gets his walks along the canal side, We took some bread for the ducks and the swans, Been careful not to tread on the hundreds of snails on the path as we walk. On our way we go under a bridge and as we just got under a train went past and I heard a fluttering sound coming from the top of the bridge, so I looked up and saw a load of feathers floating down, It was like a scene in a cartoon when a bird gets shot or something. Poor pigeon. I didn't think of taking a photo untill after but here is a picture of the bridge.

On our evening walk we fed the swans and we heard a frog in the canal we also saw a heron stood in the weir.
Despite the rain it has been warm and I have enjoyed our walks today. It has now started thundering, not seen any lightning yet but it does sound far away.

I had to walk Horace today my girlfriend (Louise) has gone to a circus with a friend and her 2 kids.

Walking a dog is all new to me, I've always been a dog hater (it was well know amongst my friends and family), I've never had the time for them, Always thought they stunk and shat everywhere, I could never understand why anyone would want a dog, Then I got a girlfriend and she had a dog (Horace), I didn't like him and I wouldn't even touch him, She knew I didn't like dogs so she always called him away.

Then one day Louise ended up moving in and the dog had to come with her, It was very strange at first, I didn't like it but I thought he comes with her so I have to give him a chance, 7 months on and I wouldn't be without him now, He is so good and friendly, Having Horace and Louise here has changed me for the better, I get out a lot more than I ever did, Hence the reason for this blog, I thought it would be good to record what we have been up to.

Some pictures of the walk today.

Tags: Walking, Dog, Spen Vally Greenway