Peculier Plaques in Masham!
Have you noticed as you walk around Masham there is something else ‘peculier’ going on. Just found one or two the other day, bright blue plaques with little bits of history…
Henge hunting in the Yorkshire dales?
A friend from the village was asking me if I’d noticed a ‘hump’ in the fields above Sorrelsykes. The area, on the map, is called MountStritch and the hump can…
Where to Walk in the Glorious Yorkshire Dales?
A little while ago someone asked me what my favourite walk was. Where to start! Long or short, just in between. Local, further afield? I needed to think and think…
The Station in Richmond just on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales is a wonderful area to visit in North Yorkshire, having lived here for over fifty years there are still things to find and explore and, of course,…
Full Moons in the Glorious Yorkshire Dales
Happy New Year everyone! Joanne and I wish you great joy, peace of mind, happiness and wonderful holidays in the glorious Yorkshire dales! But did you see the moon over…
Here’s Wishing you All a very Merry Christmas!
Joanne and I would like to say thank you so much for supporting us here at Country Hideaways and we would love to hear from you again when you’re ready…
The Settle to Carlisle Line From Garsdale
Well they say there’s a first time for everything and this was one of those occasions, not to travel on the Settle to Carlisle railway but to travel to Leeds…
Circular Walk from Aysgarth Village
It felt time to walk from Aysgarth again, a lovely walk with views along Wensleydale up to Hawes and down dale to Bolton Castle and beyond. Sight of Lady Hill…
Dog Friendly Places in the Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales is great place to bring your dog on holiday and after looking after Joanne’s little miniature dachshund for two weeks just lately we realised how easy it…
Hamilton’s Tea Room in Aysgarth
Fancy a cup of excellent tea, or whatever your preference, then do try Hamilton’s Tea Room found in Aysgarth in Wensleydale in the glorious Yorkshire Dales. A really great little…







