We temporarily leave the railway behind now and head across country eastwards to Kirkby Malham where we find the 'preaching cross' in St Michael's churchyard.
Onwards then to the village of Malham, where the Listers Arms can provided refeshment.
Back over the hills to the S&C railway, which we meet just south of Settle Junction, to find a preserved LMS 'Duchess' passing in 1983.
Settle Junction is still controlled by this fine Midland Railway signal box.
We take the line towards Carnforth and alight at the first station, Giggleswick.
Once over the busy main road, it's a pleasant walk to Giggleswick village, with the bus comng in the opposite direction.
Giggleswick looks a nice little village.
There's a decent pub in Giggleswick, the Hart's Head.
We'll start at the railway station, very convenient for the centre of town.
The are various relics of a bygone era beside the station.
Settle was once busy enough to warrant its own diesel shunter. (Photo by the Late Les Flint).
A modern day 'Sprinter' arrives, southbound.
Pennine Motor Services once provided the buses here. (Photo by the Late Les Flint).
An all-white Dennis Dart towards the end of Pennine Motor Services.
The Market Place forms the centre of the community.
There's a small town hall....
......and an ancient (1671) building called the Folly.
There's also the Naked Man Café.
Right in the Market Place is the Talbot Arms, with local beers.
A bar called Number Thirteen also has some decent ales.
In the next post, we'll see a lot more of the surrounding countryside.
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