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…
Fancy a Holiday in the Yorkshire Dales in September?
Fancy getting away in September? Of you do! Visit the famous Masham Sheep Fair, get lost in The Forbidden Corner or find out how Wensleydale Cheese is made! Take a…
West Burton to Aysgarth Falls
I know, I’ve written about this route before, probably, but it’s a lovely walk with lovely views, some short climbs and places to stop for a ‘cuppa’ along the way.…
Mary, Queen of Scots and The Shawl near Leyburn
As promised, a little information about Mary, Queen of Scots and her stay (imprisonment) at Bolton Castle. She arrived at Bolton Castle in July 1568, weary from flight and already…
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…
Country Hideaways Summer Sale up to 25% discount
Still haven’t made plans for the summer? Come and experience all the dales has to offer. Properties are booking up, but we still have a availability at a number of…
Walking Along The Shawl from Leyburn
It’s been ages, maybe even years, since I’ve walked along the Shawl, a path leading from Leyburn towards Bolton Castle, however long, it’s been far too long. The Shawl is…
The Grasshobbler in Leyburn
Sitting proudly on Leyburn’s High Street, The Grasshobbler occupies a building with far deeper roots than its modern cocktail‑and‑tapas personality suggests. A few friends and I gathered there for lunch…
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…
Giant’s Cradle near Askrigg
On a beautiful sunny, blue sky day a few of us set off to walk through the Giant’s Cradle just above Askrigg in Wensleydale in the glorious Yorkshire Dales. The…
