Ogden Water Country Park and reservoir is located approximately 5 miles north of Halifax, West Yorkshire.

It is only two miles from my house and I visit most days

Various photographs taken within an approx 10 mile radius of Halifax, West Yorks, England includes
Stoodley Pike - Ryburn Reservoir
Brookfoot canalside - Hardcaslte Crags

Haystacks - Old Man Coniston
Crinkle Crags - Skiddaw - High Street
Blencathra

October 7th, 2009 (Michelle and Jonny)
September 12th, 2006 (Michelle, Jonny, Terry)
March 12th, 2003 (Tristan, Terry)

A 12-miles walk up Helvellyn via Red Tarn and Swirrel Edge.
Descent including Nethermost Pike and Dollywagon Pike down to Grisedale Tarn and then slowly down the long Grisedale Valley

Climb start 10.15am - finish 5.30pm. Photoa by Michelle or Jonny are identified by (M/J)
6 mile trip - up Sour Milk Gill to the desolate Gillercombe valley, up Green Gable then into Windy Gap and up the rocky climb to the summit. Rapid descent straight down Great Gable to Styhead Tarn and Stockley Bridge

Lesser-known mountain that lies just to the east of Ullswater and affords lovely views of the Helvellyn and High Street mountain ranges.
7½ miles in total finishing with walk down the eastern shores of Ullswater

Grassington and the village of Linton
are situated in beautiful Wharfedale

including
Malham - Bolton Abbey
Penyghent - Thruscross

Harewood House lies between Leeds and Harrogate.

Lotherton Hall and bird garden is about 11 miles east of Leeds near the A1.
Beautiful gardens, country walks and bird garden

Areas of Yorkshire other than the Yorkshire Dales and locally around Halifax

Barnack near Stamford in Lincolnshire predominates - my eldest son, Andrew, and his family live in this area

A week at a private cottage at Hindringham, near Wells Next The Sea, in North Norfolk

Lots of dogs - including our own beautiful whippet-cross, Emma, sadly no longer with us

The RSPCA held a dog show at Shibden Park, Halifax, on Thursday, July 23rd, 2009.

Tawny Owl, Thrush, Swan, Swallow, Seagull, Robin, Pheasant
Penguins, Nuthatch, Meadow Pipit, Kingfisher,
Jay, Jackdaw, Heron, Grouse, Grey Wagtail, Green Woodpecker
Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Geese, Great Crested Grebe, Great Tit,
Ducks, Dipper, Chaffinch, Bluetit, Blackbird

Squirrels - Rabbits
Deer - Horses - Frogs
Mice

Various plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, etc.

This rather baren volcanic island has a lovely warm climate and, as well as fine beaches, there are many sights to see

An absolute must to visit - Venice is totally beautiful, unique and romantic. These images were taken on a three-day visit during May 2005 - with beautiful hot sunny days

Our first visit to Greece is to the lovely island of Corfu in the Adriatic Sea