Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens near Ripon
Fountains Abbey and Studley Park Royal, just on the outskirts of Ripon, together make for a wonderful experience time and time again, any time of year, and every weekend from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Can it really be June already!
How time flies when you’re enjoying yourself and I suppose every day is a joy in the glorious Yorkshire Dales. Come and join us even if just for a little…
The Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Masham 2 until 5 June 2022
If you are here in the glorious Yorkshire Dales over the weekend of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebrations be sure to visit Masham! Their programme of events is outstanding, starting…
Knaresborough in between Ripon and Harrogate on the edge of Nidderdale
If you plan to have a day in Knareborough you’re sure to have a lovely yet interesting time. Knaresborough is found in between Harrogate and Ripon next to the River…
The 50th Anniversary of the Swaledale Festival 28 May until 11 June 2022
This year is the 50th anniversary of the wonderful Swaledale Festival, how time flies when you’re enjoying yourselves! An amazing programme of music, walks, films, workshops, talks, a fun day,…
Find your way around with OS Maps on foot, cycling, riding….
For a while now I’ve felt I should be talking about OS Maps for digital devices. I’m sure quite a few of you will have already experienced this invaluable tool…
