Skipton Canal Boat Trip
For a few weeks we’ve had tickets booked for a Skipton Boat Trip with afternoon tea, the day dawned clear and blue and we set off from West Burton to…
The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park near Grewelthorpe
A couple of friends and I decided it was way over time to revisit the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park near Grewelthorpe and so the day was set and finally…
Stunning Circular Walk from Aysgarth
On yet another glorious morning in the Yorkshire Dales we set off from Aysgarth village in Wensleydale to walk about five miles. An interesting walk and one that can be…
The Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes
Have you been to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales? If not, do visit and while away a couple of hours or so. Lots for kids…
West Burton to West Burton in a Circular Manner
This is a route so well walked by me and many others too, just love it, and it’s perfect for a stroll out or a more energetic walk, just whatever,…
The Fabulous Swaledale Festival 2025
It won’t be long, just a few days now, before the fabulous Swaledale Festival starts. This Saturday 24 May until Saturday 7 June, two whole weeks of amazing things to…
Middleham to Hullo Bridge and the Stepping Stones
Well, the wonderful weather just keeps going on and on, which is great for us but really the land could do with some rain, perhaps through the night would be…
Dales Bike Centre and Cakery near Reeth
For quite a while now friends have been saying we should visit the Dales Bike Centre and Cakery near Reeth and so on a very pleasant day we set off…
Redmire to Castle Bolton
On yet another glorious day we set off from Redmire to walk to Bolton Castle and back to Redmire in a circular manner. Footpaths walked many times but still wonderful…
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…







