Hawes and Appersett Viaduct
On a stunningly beautiful morning we set off in search of the Appersett Viaduct. I say search, we know exactly where it is but when you come upon it nestled…
Carlton in Coverdale in the Yorkshire Dales
To visit Carlton in Coverdale is a lovely thing to do, whichever way you approach the views are just wonderful. From the east from Leyburn, again from the east but…
A low level circular walk from Reeth to Healaugh in Swaledale
On a calm morning in early autumn we set off from Reeth in Swaledale to walk about five or six miles along Arkle Beck to Healaugh and back by the…
Wensleydale in the glorious Yorkshire Dales
Wensleydale to the east of the Yorkshire Dales is a wide, generous, graceful dale. Some may say majestic, some beautiful, some green and verdant, interesting, forever changing. But of course…
35th Hunton Steam Gathering
There’s going to be great excitement at Hunton in lower Wensleydale this weekend, 10 and 11 September, where the 35th Hunton Steam Gathering will be happening. If you’re here then…
A lovely, Easy Going Circular Walk from West Burton
Some friends hadn’t done much walking from West Burton so of course it had to be me to lead! A lovely low level walk about five miles and if you…
Scar House Reservoir in Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
There is a beautiful walk round Scar House Reservoir in Nidderdale and well worth exploring, please find on an earlier post here, but Scar House is so much more than…
A lovely circular Walk from Wensley going West Further into Wensleydale
On a very beautiful day in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales we set off from Wensley to walk about six miles towards Redmire, round to Preston under Scar and back…
Swinton Estate near Masham on the Edge of Nidderdale AONB
Every few months or so a small group of friends and I meet to enjoy a few hours relaxation at the Swinton Country Club and Spa near Masham on the…
Jervaulx Hall Gardens in Lower Wensleydale
It was only by chance that I heard that Jervaulx Hall gardens were going to be open. It was a private opening for the Bainbridge WI and Askrigg Flower Club…
