Approaching the Merrygill viaduct just outside of Kirkby Stephen is where we start this part of the adventure.
Buster and Charlie investigate the Viaduct
Passing through the swing gate and onto the viaduct. It was very wide with high sides so we could not see over the edge but mum said the view was fantastic.
The path was made of fine gravel so was great to walk on and it was clean, so we didn’t pick up any mud.
You can read all about the history of this former rail track on the Heritage and History website.
Charlie checks out the picnic tables
Charlie did a lot of exploring and here he is after going down the steep steps to look under the Podgill viaduct.
Charlie doesn’t seem to get tired. He runs everywhere and dad is suggesting that he is fitted with a chariot to help when I get tired.
Buster sniffs around one of the paths
Then I can sit in it and he can pull… Sounds like a good idea to me.
Being a popular walking place for dogs of all sizes and a great haven for wildlife new sniffs were everywhere.
Here I am investigating a very strong smell in some rough grass.
Charlie isn’t into general sniffing yet as he is far too keen in trying to cover the ground and tying mum in knots with the leads.
Great building -and a lookout just at our height
Our walk passed two former platelayers sheds. These had pictures and bench seats in so you could maybe shelter from the weather and learn a bit more about the area.
One of the sheds had a lookout point so we could keep watch whilst mum read the words on the walls.
I have to say those old builders thought of everything but the dogs back then must have been a lot smaller to get through these doorways.
Our walk was almost at an end once we had crossed the fields back to the main roads of Kirkby Stephen.
We liked the walk and have made a note to come back in a few months to see what new sniffs and plants we can spot.
Thats all for now
Buster and Charlie.
