Smearsett and Giggleswick Scars including the Celtic Wall.

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A perfect place to start the days walk, Stainforth Force on the River Ribble.
   
The elegant Stainforth Bridge.
   
Pen-y-ghent seen from the high pastures above Little Stainforth.
   
The high skyline of Fountains Fell seen across the Ribble Valley.
   
On the approach to Smearsett Scar.
   
From the Feizor Bridleway the limestone cliffs of Pot Scar.
   
The Celtic Wall possibly Celtic certainly pre Roman, ancient burial site or defensive structure it certainly commands a fine view.
   
From the Celtic Wall, Pot Scar backed by Ingleborough.
   
Smearsett Scar seen from the Celtic Wall.
   
Approaching the summit of Smearsett Scar.
   
The wonderful panorama bursts upon the senses, to the northeast Pen-y-ghent.
   
The unmistakable flat top of Ingleborough to the northwest.
   
Across Pot Scar into the haze that hides the hills of Bowland.
   
To the south the jagged skyline of Warrendale Knotts above Settle.
   
Descending to Feizor, a gem in the Dales landscape.
   
A hazy view across the cliffs of Giggleswick Scar.
   
Across Giggleswick Scar.
   
The Schoolboys Tower on Giggleswick Scar, I'm not sure of the history of this cairn but at a guess I'd say it was constructed by the pupils of Giggleswick School, some time ago.
   
Ribblesdale seen from the descent of Giggleswick Scar.
   
Last seen at the start of the day, Stainforth Bridge, now a short walk back to the car.
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