Whilst we were staying in Yorkshire we had the most incredible view from our cottage across the countryside. It was glorious to look out on and what intrigued me and the girls was there was a figure in the hillside as we were looking at it. My girls, being of the horsey mad persuasion were very interested in getting a little bit closer to see what it looked like close up!!
Can you see it?
It is the Kilburn white horse and apparently it was created by a school master and his children in the 1800’s. Thats some school project! It had to be covered up during the world wars as i guess it is a fairly obvious ‘come and get us’ sign from the sky!
We decided to have a little drive up to see if we could walk to it. The drive up we could really really tell how high up we were going and our old timer of a car seemed to struggle on the very steep hill on the way up. I was amazed just how many trucks were actually going up the route!
Once we got to the top though this is what we were met with…
and it didnt get much better. We went for a little walk along the path to see if we could do the short walk to the horse but we eventually had to turn back as there was so much mist that a friendly passer by advised us that there was a bit drop off to the left and we might want to think again with the little ones!
Which we did.
Sadly we never got to see the horse up close but we got plenty of amazing views across the valley. Maybe next time!
Not a place to be in the rolling mist! As you say what a school project and one that’s stood the test of time. I hope you had a lovely family holiday and the weather improved for you. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.
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A shame that you didn’t get to see the horse, but amazing views nonetheless x #CountryKids
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Gorgeous gorgeous misty shots! Love them… Well done getting out with everyone, I only have 3 and mostly it’s a challenge!!
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Oh dear maybe next time. At least you got some fresh air and enjoyed the views. #CountryKids
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What a beautiful landscape! x
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What a fun adventure. There are lots of those horses around the country aren’t there? I might have to go exploring and find one!
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