A late start today so to the Limestone Fringe or to be more precise the village of Yealand Conyers, a mile north of Warton perched on the northern edge of Warton Crag, a real backwater. Every village should have some claim to fame and Yealand Conyers can boast two, George Fox founder of the Quaker movement famously preached here in 1652, the villagers were so impressed a meeting house was built around 1692, still in use today, more recently it was the site of the worlds first double white line experiment way back in the 1960s, I guess it must have been successful they're all over the place now.

As I left the car in a small muddy lay-by on the southern edge of the village opposite the entrance to Hayning Scout Wood, the sun was casting long shadows across the green pastures of Yealand, the day looked promising, with a spring in my step I strolled into the village to enter Peter Lane before the ascent of Summerhouse Hill. The stunning view from the summit was as good as always but of a different landscape, landforms softened by swirling mist and low cloud, a quite awe inspiring site. Unfortunately my route took me down into the mist, I made the best of the moment they would be the last views of the day. Down the hill to be swallowed up by the mist, I follow the lane to the right of Leighton Hall to reach and cross Leighton Moss, a left turn followed by a short walk over the tarmac of Storrs Lane, at the junction I turned right to pass the Railway Station before a sign directed me across Silverdale Golf Course to reach The Row, through Hagg Wood and Lambert's Field to eventually reach Bottoms Lane. It was a short walk to Stanklet Road where I followed the path to Woodwell, from Woodwell I headed south to cross Hollins Lane to descend Heald Brow before following the causeway to Crag Foot. Through woodland and pasture climbing higher with every step hoping to get above the mist I soon reached Peter Lane, across the lane to descend through fields edged with limestone scars before a small wooden gate allowed access to Hayning Scout Wood, after a short descent on woodland paths I soon found myself back at the car.

Yealand Conyers to Silverdale return via Crag Foot.	back to list view route map
	I took this photo before I put my boots on, long shadows across the fields of Yealand, the day looked promising.
	Mist dances around the trees at the foot of Peter Lane.
	Ascending to Summerhouse Hill.
	On Summerhouse Hill looking to the remains of the Victorian Summerhouse.
	Across Summerhouse Hill.
	One of many standing stones that make up the biggest stone circle in Lancashire, not shown on OS maps.
	Stunning views over Leighton Park.
	Somewhere under the cloud Leighton Hall.
	The stately pile of Leighton Hall it's sharp features softened by the mist.
	The mist was even thicker as I crossed Leighton Moss.
	Leighton Moss, reflections.
	No golf balls to avoid today as I cross Silverdale Golf Course.
	Strolling across Lambert's Field.
	Hidden views across Morecambe Bay.
	Almost but not quite above the cloud, nearing Peter Lane Kiln.
	Emerging from the mist Peter Lane Kiln.
	Striding out through Hayning Scout Wood almost back to Yealand.
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