A stroll along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal

2 days ago whilst socialising on Twitter and talking to my friend Karen from Hellifield (Peel Castle, to be precise!!)and Rosemary, we came up with the idea of a walk the following day. It actually started off with a suggestion of lunch, but we felt better if we said we were going for a walk!
It was decided, by myself that we would walk from Gargrave to Skipton along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal. A simple walk of only 3 1/2 miles but quite tricky at times with the icy conditions underfoot.

About an hour an a half later we were walking in mud as we approached Skipton.
The dogs at this stage were filthy dirty and though we found a dog friendly pub, we were not welcome!
We tied the dogs outside a cafe in the canal basin & proceeded inside for a bowl of soup.
It had been a lovely day, with no wind and pleasant surroundings.
We passed many boats all tied up for the winter and encountered 'hot tempered' swans along the way!
After parting ways and returning home it was decided that we should make this a regular event.....so now, we just need to find some short flat walks in The Yorkshire Dales???...It could be tricky!!
Perhaps another leg of the Canal?