We Need to Talk About Chevin

Otley Chevin that is. Here I am doing my best Lee Van Cleef as Captain Apache pose at the summit Surprise View, which reaches a height of 282 metres (925 ft) and offers extensive views of Otley and Wharfedale. The name of the Chevin comes from the Brythonic 'Cefyn', 'Cefn' or 'Cefu' meaning a 'ridge', or 'ridge of high land'. The root name informs other hills, such as The Cheviot in Northumberland, and The Cévennes in France. Unlike Lee Van C as Cappy Appy, I've kept my trousers on. Although it was an unexpectedly lovely day, warm and sunny, I didn't want to upset the people walking their dogs. Or their dogs. This picture was taken by the "light of my darkness", the long-suffering Louise Wilby.

B.R. 18/06/2012