On Ilkley Moor Bar t'At

Wheear ‘ast tha bin sin’ ah saw thee, ah saw thee?
On Ilkla Mooar baht ‘at
Wheear ‘ast tha bin sin’ ah saw thee, ah saw thee?
Wheear ‘ast tha bin sin’ ah saw thee?
On Ilkla Mooar baht ‘at
On Ilkla Mooar baht ‘at
On Ilkla Mooar baht ‘at
Tha’s been a cooartin’ Mary Jane
Tha’s bahn’ to catch thy deeath o` cowd
Then us’ll ha’ to bury thee
Then t’worms’ll come an` eyt thee up
Then t’ducks’ll come an` eyt up t’worms
Then us’ll go an` eyt up t’ducks
Then us’ll all ha’ etten thee
That’s wheear we get us ooan back

Summary

Ilkley Moor without a hat. Yes, the above poem is about walking on Ilkley moor without a hat. A proper Yorkshire treasure that is notoriously famous for the two large rock formations; Cow and Calf rocks, also known as the Hangingstones. The rocks are made of Millstone grit and are named simply because one is larger than the other - like a cow and its calf. I find Ilkley moor is the perfect place to not only appreciate extensive panoramic views of both vast moorlands and rolling countryside, but to enjoy the walking it offers, too. Sometimes I can walk for hours without seeing a single person!

I love the dramatic change the seasons can bring. It colours my mind, the landscape, and fills me with mixed emotions every time I visit. Among the moor, treasures such as Rombalds Moor trig point, white well spa cottage, and, the Twelve Apostles (prehistoric rock carvings and ancient monument) can be discovered. However, considering how popular both the Cow and Calf rocks and pub are, fewer people roam onto the moor and therefore don’t know about them. It is a real shame. Plus, on the other side of the moor is Dick Hudson pub, which can be used as another starting point if need be.

At least there is always a pub on each side of the moor for a cold beer! Even if you forget your hat ‘On Ilkley Moor Bar t’At’.

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