A Circular Walk Past Easby Abbey
The sun just keeps on shining, long may it last, we’ve had stunningly beautiful Spring days now for quite a while and on just such a day we decided to…
Spring has Sprung in the glorious Yorkshire Dales!
The clocks spring forward tonight into British Summer Time, sometimes called Daylight Saving Time, and then we’re really truly into Spring, my feeling at least. The Spring Equinox, Astronomical Spring…
Bianco Ristorante and Northallerton
I must say we often seem to go down to Northallerton and yet there are still surprises to find even after so many years of visiting. It was nearing lunchtime…
Arkengarthdale and Beyond
On another stunningly beautiful day we decided to explore Arkengarthdale a little more, a dale we used to frequent many years ago visiting the CB Inn, probably on a Saturday…
Walking in Arkengarthdale
We thought it was time to explore Arkengarthdale a little more so on an amazingly beautiful blue sky morning with little breeze we parked in Langthwaite and achieved a beautiful…
Snowdrops, the harbinger of Spring, in the glorious Yorkshire Dales
The days may be a bit miserable this week, they are here in West Burton at least, but there’s no denying the days are lengthening, there are great stirrings in…
The Seven Bridges Valley Walk at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal near Ripon
A very pleasant walk from Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal near Ripon, about three miles, and on well defined bridleways and footpaths, a walk well worth seeking out. You’ll walk…
Heather and Grouse in Askrigg
Don’t you think it’s an intriguing name? Is it a pub, is it a restaurant, is it a visitor attraction? Could be any of these things but, no, Heather and…
The Queen’s Head in Finghall
Geoff and I have been married for over fifty years and we thought it would be a nice idea to go out with the family for a meal. Our anniversary…
Happy New Year! All the very best for 2025
Well, that’s it! Here is 2025! Christmas is officially over, trimmings down yesterday and packed away for another year, the New Year was duly brought in and celebrated and now…
