February In Monsall Dale

 This weekend we went for a short walk in Monsall Dale, starting from White Lodge and walking up to Monsall Head. 

Along the way there is an impressive waterfall, where a rescue team was practising, with the aid of a huge Newfoundland rescue dog called Tugs.

Lesley was wearing a new Fairisle hat that she recently knitted.

We stopped for refreshments at the teashop at the head of the gorge, and sat outside to enjoy the great view.  Inside the cafe is a small craft shop where we admired a picture by artist Catriona Hall of the dale. I am a fan of her work.

After our short stroll it was still early in the afternoon, so we went to Bakewell for a browse around the shops.  I managed to resist the siren call of the chip shop!