Yorkshire Dales-Farmers market, Black sheep beer and brimham rocks

Sunday means farmers markets in the Dales, somewhere. After a little research on the internet one was located at Pateley Bridge in northern Yorkshire. A small market but very active held on the show grounds in the center of town. The area was divided into the food and a flea market. Priorities first, the food, there was everything from smoked trout to freshly baked bread to backyard grown plants. One baked goods stall especially got our attention, everything looked larger than life, better, bigger and they had an almond croissant. Meanwhile, mum perused the flea market picking up a few hooks and needles with really knowing what they were used for.

Then it was off to find the Black Sheep brewery, a micro brewery that has recently won many awards for their ales. Micro brewery no more perhaps, as the we discovered a large visitors center, restaurant and tours on offer. Our guide was a lovely Yorkshire lady with a sing song accent and a great love for beer. Their claim to fame is using these Yorkshire squares or round squares now they have change shape. Apparently requires a special yeast and changes the taste of the beer. We got to try a few pints after and can affirm the taste pretty good.

Then it was off to Briham rocks a climbing and bouldering area Bridgette had been keen to see all week. It is protected by the national trust and is a major tourist desalination. These amazing formations sit high on the moore land, with boulders stacked on boulders, area carved out and large cliffs in places. You could quite easily climb all over them and wander through the surrounding ferns and trees for hours. A pang of jealousy hit as people unloaded their bouldering and climbing gear an we set out on a walk. But that's life you can't pack everything.