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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Circular Walk From Masham about Six Miles
There has been quite a lot of rain in the dales of late but we felt it was long enough since there had been rain in Masham that we could…
The Countryside Code
Happy New Year and all the very best for 2024! Do hope you had a brilliant New Year’s evening and now looking forward to 2024 and whatever lovely surprises it…
Are you Wearing the Right Gear?
Are you wearing the right gear for when you go walking in the glorious Yorkshire Dales? A little bit of information to follow! I don’t know about you but as…
Masham Swifts
Did you know that there are over 90 swift nest boxes located in Masham, many will be at private houses but some you will be able to spot as you…
