Last year we enjoyed The Winter Droving 2016 so much that it was the trigger for this whole week's visit. After four days walking, Saturday arrived. A little cooler than last year, we wandered around for a few hours but there didn't seem to be as much street entertainment as last time. So we watched a couple of bands then retreated into the warmth of Dockray Hall for beer.
We emerged from the pub for the main event: the procession of giant illuminated figures, fancy dress and marching bands.
The ram lead the parade, of course, as The Winter Droving is about the sheep, but the wolf got a look in as well.
All participants are encouraged to wear masks.
After the parade it was back to Dockray Hall for more beer and victuals. The food was excellent as was the company.
The next morning we had time before our train home to visit two ancient monuments within minutes walking of our B & B. First up King Arthur's Round Table, a Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from about 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena.
Just 0.2 miles away is Mayburgh Henge is a large and impressive Neolithic henge. Its banks stand up to three metres high, constructed of pebbles collected from the nearby river.
Then it was time to pack up and taxi back to the station and train home for a rest.
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