Tell me your village isn't Barnard Castle, JHW. I had to go to Specsavers yesterday (I'd stood on my reading glasses the day before). I managed to raise a big belly laugh when I told 'em I was late because I'd gone to Launceston from Bude via Barnard Castle...(they've probably heard 'em all...) In my botanical youth I spent many a grand day in upper Teesdale, over 45 years ago now, but I remember it all so well. One day we walked from Langdon Beck to Dufton via High Force, Caldron Snout, the Maize Beck and High Cup. We never stop talking about that day. Kirkcarrion, Low Force, the Widdybank Bull, the George and Dragon in Garrigill, spring gentians...
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