One of the first things that caught my eye as I walking into the grounds at Bolton Abbey was the stepping stones. There was a constant stream of people (mostly children) seeing if they were up to the challenge of using the 57 stones to cross the river without falling in.
When the priory was in use this would have been the only way to cross the river without getting wet feet. The stones are now complimented by a modern bridge running alongside for the less brave and less mobile.
I can just see my 7-year-old grandson having the time of his life stepping on those stones. What a good idea to have kept them on till today. Great photos, Cherie.:)
The kids loved there was a constant stream of them crossing backwards and forwards. There were even little tiny ones that had to have help from and adult
Have you been to Tarr Steps in Somerset?
They are more interesting.
They’re stepping stones topped with heavy stone slabs.
That is somewhere I have never been, they sound interesting.
I haven’t been there since I crossed the stones as a child, CP. I don’t recall them being so regular and well laid out….but these are great pics which jolt other memories and remind me to revisit.
It could just be an optical illusion from the angle I took the photo. The way the smaller kids were walking made it look like some of them were wider apart than others. Unfortunately I didn’t take picture from the bridge which would have clarified the situation one way or another.
I hope it brings back happy memories
Ah yes Bolton Abbey – we often trundle by the place.
It was a lovely sunny afternoon which made the day.
Looks like fun…except that I’d definitely be afraid that I’d fall in!!! What a gorgeous place!!!
I was one of the ones who wasn’t brave enough and used the bridge
I only went halfway though.
I love those stepping stones … I’d probably fall in!
I think I would too
Definitely the bridge for me. If I tried the stepping stones I would not reach the other side dry!
I would surely have slipped into the water if I had tried them.
It’s not that he can walk on water Chérie…. he just knows where the stones are…. great composition….peter:)
A few of them, especially the little ones did slip into the water on occasion and had to be rescued by their parents
I would be such a dare-devil, even today, Cherry. But I bet you already know that about me, right?
That would be so fun.
You would have to make sure you kept your camera safe, just in case
This post has taken me back to when I visited Bolton Abbey a long time ago, I loved it then and I guess it changes very little with the passage of time I would love to visit again. Thanks for reminding me.
I am glad it brought back happy memories for you. It was a lovely sunny day and it was fun to watch families out and about enjoying themselves
Excellent capture & beautiful pictures!
Thanks Suzanne
and thanks for visiting my blog 
These scenes reminded me of Dovedale in The Peak District although I can’t quite believe the length of this crossing.
I have not visited Dovedale, I must rectify that.