A Short Walk Round West Witton
It was an okay morning, the wind had dropped so it was as still as still could be and Denny and I were to meet in West Witton, on the…
Sunset, Sunrise, Dusk and Dawn with Twilight in Between
A friend who lives in Ripon asked if I would like to join her attending the Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair in Harrogate, usually happening on the last weekend in November.…
The Train to Aysgarth
Talking about the train to Aysgarth in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales as in a previous blog. It would seem that the line to Aysgarth and beyond going west was…
Walking from Ivelet Bridge in Swaledale
On another beautiful autumn morning we set off from Ivelet Bridge in Swaledale to complete a walk of over four miles in the direction of Muker, quite easy going apart…
Circular Walk from Carperby
What a fantastic walk from Carperby in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales the other day. The weather was truly perfect and it just so happened the route we’d chosen allowed…
Five Mile Circular Walk From Masham
Masham seems to be the place for our walks just at the moment but it does make a change to have an easy walk rather than tackling the hills, not…
Masham Annual Sheep Fair
Well, it looked to be another successful weekend at The Sheep Fair in Masham, always held on the last weekend in September and such fun for everyone. An annual weekend…
Richmond Books and Walking Festival
The annual Richmond Books and Walking Festival is well underway starting last Friday, it finishes on 29 September. This will be the festival’s nineteen year and it’s as interesting now…
Autumn Approaches in the Yorkshire Dales
Mid September and there’s a bit of nip in the air although the weatherman has said we may get higher temperatures this weekend, we wait and see. Whatever the weather…
West Burton Methodist Chapel and Treasure Trails
West Burton, found in the glorious Yorkshire Dales, is home to a beautiful Methodist Chapel, with unusual interior and is well worth a visit and if you plan your visit…
