Autumn in the Glorious Yorkshire Dales
Have you ever visited the glorious Yorkshire Dales later on in the year? If not perhaps give it a try, October half term is one of the loveliest times to…
Dry Stone Walls in the Glorious Yorkshire Dales
Dry‑stone walls are one of the quiet signatures of the Yorkshire Dales, their lengths running across the hillsides looking timeless. Their story begins in the medieval period, when farmers first…
Lots going on in the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale
Still an amazing number of events and so much going on in the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale in September and October so come and stay in one our beautiful Country…
Don’t Spark Disaster, Protect our Beautiful Countryside
Don’t Spark Disaster As the weather warms up, the risk of wildfire increases dramatically. Just one spark can have devastating consequences for our landscapes, wildlife and local communities. You can…
Hackfall Woods near Masham
There’s a moment, as you step into Hackfall Woods, when the world seems to hush itself, if you’re really quiet and listen! The trees rise tall and close, their branches…
Ripon Spa Gardens
Ripon Spa Gardens is one of those places you wander into thinking you’ll stay ten minutes… and somehow an hour disappears even longer if you visit the café for a…
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…
Defibrillators in the Yorkshire Dales
I feel we are all quite aware of the importance of defibrillators and in the Yorkshire Dales by now most villages have one or more available for your use. Defibrillators…
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…
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…
