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…
A Short Circular Walk From Askrigg
We thought it was time to have another walk from Askrigg so on a very pleasant morning three of us set off from the village centre to enjoy a very…
Find the Masham Swifts
A couple or so years ago Joanne and I set out to find the Masham Swifts, a trail round Masham to find sculptures of swifts by various local artists, I…
The Merlin Bird App
We were staying overnight with friends and it wasn’t long before Bob mentioned this new app he had found, thought I might be interested. Wow! Yes! Merlin Bird app. Just…
The Leaf Walk round Masham
You might have heard of the Leaf Walk round Masham, you may even have done it or when you walk it find that you have done parts of it. That…
10 Years of Country Hideaways Blogs
For whatever reason, I know not why, I thought I would have a look and see when the first blog was entered onto this site and lo and behold it…
Walking round Marfield Wetlands, Masham
Another sunny morning and another lovely walk from Masham this time we will actually go through Marfield Wetlands. A walk of about three miles, all very easy going, with lovely…
Lovely Two Mile Walk From Masham
Having just read a tribute to Michael Moseley I truly agree with what was one of his recommendations that a walk first thing in the morning does you the world…
Malham Cove
A few friends and I, four of us, thought maybe it was time to explore a little of Malham Cove. A lovely drive over from Wensleydale down the B6160, turning…







