Purple Orchid found in the rich Limestone Soil high above Grassington on the Dales Way Long Distance Footpath Wharfedale.

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The Dales Way is a long distance footpath of about 80 miles from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere. As far as possible the Dales Way follows riverside tracks and offers a scenically attractive route through the Yorkshire Dales. As indicated by its name the route is predominantly at a low level and follows the valleys of the Rivers Wharfe, Dee, Lune and Kent. However it should not be underestimated as it does cross high isolated moors in its central section. This section leaves the river valley and heads over lush limestone pastures between Grassington and Kettlewell.

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Location: Wharfedale Yorkshire Dales England UK
Photo credit: © Antonio Siwiak / Alamy / Afripics
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