tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post2191486742453339638..comments2024-03-28T18:25:54.816+00:00Comments on Corners of my Mind: A Walk to Thor's CaveRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-13775251451329158722016-04-02T09:44:55.365+01:002016-04-02T09:44:55.365+01:00hello Betty and welcome, glad you enjoyed the phot...hello Betty and welcome, glad you enjoyed the photos. Yes, the smoothness of the rocks did cause a few slips and slides:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-23157411263715731292016-04-02T05:52:43.286+01:002016-04-02T05:52:43.286+01:00That looks like such a great place to visit! I adm...That looks like such a great place to visit! I admire your photos as I would have trouble with those smooth stones, too.betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-36626882158557614062016-03-31T16:08:54.673+01:002016-03-31T16:08:54.673+01:00I was glad to have a helping hand for the harder b...I was glad to have a helping hand for the harder bits, I thought I'd be waiting outside whilst Paul went in but I managed to find footings and get in:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-4539972949037742832016-03-31T16:07:05.544+01:002016-03-31T16:07:05.544+01:00The valley istself is wonderful for walks and the ...The valley istself is wonderful for walks and the cave is an added place of interest and worth getting up there to see inside:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-45853377641512149032016-03-31T16:05:58.551+01:002016-03-31T16:05:58.551+01:00Yes, I suppose they would be quite hardy folk earl...Yes, I suppose they would be quite hardy folk early on as hunter gatherers. Later occupants may have used the cave for shelter perhaps. I must find out more about it:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-66729514964269557782016-03-31T16:03:11.819+01:002016-03-31T16:03:11.819+01:00It is a fascinating place - I did ache for a day o...It is a fascinating place - I did ache for a day or two afterwards though:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-14295736000493082742016-03-31T16:01:52.942+01:002016-03-31T16:01:52.942+01:00Thanks, Jessica - it was very atmospheric and I...Thanks, Jessica - it was very atmospheric and I'm glad I made it in and out:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-23302418768434355902016-03-31T16:00:50.005+01:002016-03-31T16:00:50.005+01:00It was good to see the Spring flowers. Oh, yes th...It was good to see the Spring flowers. Oh, yes those knees - mine seem to bother me going up steps more than at any other time:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-48025307647628499772016-03-31T15:59:11.394+01:002016-03-31T15:59:11.394+01:00It does have a strange texture and colour inside. ...It does have a strange texture and colour inside. The sandwich was so tasty after all that walking and climbing:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-20270395196100874832016-03-31T15:57:38.860+01:002016-03-31T15:57:38.860+01:00I expect it was a place of shelter and somewhere t...I expect it was a place of shelter and somewhere they could prepare food. Apparently the bones of a bear were found in there:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-83165254768164826282016-03-31T15:55:43.363+01:002016-03-31T15:55:43.363+01:00I don't think we thought we'd get up to th...I don't think we thought we'd get up to the cave when we started the walk but once we were nearly tehre we thought we'd give it a go:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-42382659324353270702016-03-31T15:54:16.432+01:002016-03-31T15:54:16.432+01:00I did wonder if I got up there that I would be abl...I did wonder if I got up there that I would be able to get down - I came down backwards, quite undignified! Good job there was no one else around:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-38958763850717346222016-03-31T15:52:28.960+01:002016-03-31T15:52:28.960+01:00It is indeed, so many beautiful things to see:)It is indeed, so many beautiful things to see:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-4112263922909779632016-03-31T15:19:44.973+01:002016-03-31T15:19:44.973+01:00I would have wanted to attempt that walk up to the...I would have wanted to attempt that walk up to the cave too if there had been someone with me although I'm not sure that I would have managed to climb through into it. Thanks for sharing as the view from inside the cave is very atmospheric.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-13511417947547912512016-03-31T13:33:51.168+01:002016-03-31T13:33:51.168+01:00What a fantastic place to visit! This one is going...What a fantastic place to visit! This one is going on my list for next time I'm up in the Midlands!Tricky Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755505701123051720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-18050981321236122016-03-31T08:49:24.681+01:002016-03-31T08:49:24.681+01:00I prefer to walk on flat walks because the incline...I prefer to walk on flat walks because the inclines do get to my knees and I suffer a bit for it afterwards, although I make myself do it occasionally. It is an interesting place:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-82042310606126572362016-03-31T08:47:47.314+01:002016-03-31T08:47:47.314+01:00It reminded me of Cresswell Craggs too. It felt g...It reminded me of Cresswell Craggs too. It felt good to get inside probably won't do it again as my 65 and a half year old knees and legs ached for a few days afterwards:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-36744230787584489382016-03-31T08:45:44.713+01:002016-03-31T08:45:44.713+01:00It is a lovely area - you must have some very happ...It is a lovely area - you must have some very happy childhood memories:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-23460364266907630882016-03-31T08:44:38.539+01:002016-03-31T08:44:38.539+01:00There is a Saxon Cross with scenes from the life o...There is a Saxon Cross with scenes from the life of St Bertram at nearby Ilam Church so it is possible - I'll see what I can find out:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-88073248021093503912016-03-30T19:43:55.901+01:002016-03-30T19:43:55.901+01:00The cave looks well worth the climb. It looks fasc...The cave looks well worth the climb. It looks fascinating with so much history and wonderful views. I would like to imagine our ancestors living there. <br />The spring flowers are a lovely sight.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-56821689569299990142016-03-30T19:00:18.992+01:002016-03-30T19:00:18.992+01:00My ageing knees are grateful to you for making the...My ageing knees are grateful to you for making the effort on their behalf! I know I couldn't do it. Looks amazing though. The History Anorakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718067264562106116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-54590467962081421002016-03-30T15:13:06.377+01:002016-03-30T15:13:06.377+01:00Oh well done! It looks very atmospheric in that ca...Oh well done! It looks very atmospheric in that cave, definitely worth the climb up. What a super walk. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-41560735447404730232016-03-30T12:09:18.277+01:002016-03-30T12:09:18.277+01:00What an interesting post and lovely photos - so gl...What an interesting post and lovely photos - so glad you made it to the cave and got inside (I know the feeling of ageing knees well!).<br /><br />Lovely to see the Spring flowers along the walk too.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-30694872675681960202016-03-30T10:37:47.256+01:002016-03-30T10:37:47.256+01:00It must have felt like such an achievement to make...It must have felt like such an achievement to make it inside the cave! Thank you from sharing the photos from within. Some of it looks like the surface of the moon! I am glad that you made it safely out and had the reward of cheese and chutney sandwiches! xSimonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-40477012917336308092016-03-30T09:50:45.053+01:002016-03-30T09:50:45.053+01:00What a fabulous walk. I know that feeling when you...What a fabulous walk. I know that feeling when you have managed something tricky, but know it's going to be even more difficult on the way back. Well done! Lovely photos too. It sounds a little bit eerie up there and imagine people living there. Not too homely. Have a good week. B xCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.com