With the prospect of a decent day's weather today,we headed out for North Yorkshire and Helmsley to complete what looked like a really enjoyable circular walk taking in Helmsley and then Rievaulx and the lovely abbey,before looping back to Helmsley.
As we set out it was quickly apparent that the weather forecast was completely wrong again,with thick fog in places,but thankfully as we approached Helmsley it had thinned out.
After getting our boots on we set off and the first half of the walk was under cloud,but took in some lovely scenery and woodland.
We eventually arrived at the lovely site of Rievaulx Abbey and stopped in the cafe for a well earned drink and cake.
After our refreshment stop,the weather thankfully began to break,with a few blue spots beginning to break through the cloud and by the time we made it to Rievaulx Terrace it was breaking out into sunny periods.
The views from Rievaulx Terrace are breathtaking,with some stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the best views of the Abbey also.
As well as the beautiful countryside views,the Wildflowers here were superb and included good numbers of the lovely Early purple Orchids,Bluebells,Primrose,Ramsons,Sweet Woodruff and Red Campion amongst others.
After enjoying the superb views from the terrace we made the final leg of the walk back to Helmsley seeing the outward legs views in a totally different light now with some lovely and welcome warm sunshine.
After arriving back at the car we decided to drive the short journey over to Duncombe Park and visit the International Bird Of Prey Centre.
The 12 pound each entry fee may seem a bit pricey here,but the views of some of the Birds Of Prey on show are amazing and if you couple that with a flying display,it is well worth the entry fee alone.
We had the privilage of seeing Grey Buzzard Eagle,2 Turkey Vulture,Lanner Falcon,Eurasian Eagle Owl and Stellar's Sea Eagle putting on some amazing flying displays,just fantastic.
After enjoying this brilliant flying show and the raptors at Duncombe park,we drove back to Helmsley for some lovely lunch before heading home after a really superb day out!.
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| Rievaulx Bridge. |
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| Rievaulx Abbey. |
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| Early Purple Orchid,Rievaulx Terrace. |
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| Outstanding Views Of The Abbey From Rievaulx Terrace. |
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| Helmsley Castle. |
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| Gyr Falcon,International Bird Of Prey Centre. |
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| Saker Falcon. |
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| Lanner Falcon. |
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| Griffon Vulture. |
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| Eurasian Eagle Owl. |
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