Middleham to Hullo Bridge and the Stepping Stones
Well, the wonderful weather just keeps going on and on, which is great for us but really the land could do with some rain, perhaps through the night would be…
Dales Bike Centre and Cakery near Reeth
For quite a while now friends have been saying we should visit the Dales Bike Centre and Cakery near Reeth and so on a very pleasant day we set off…
Redmire to Castle Bolton
On yet another glorious day we set off from Redmire to walk to Bolton Castle and back to Redmire in a circular manner. Footpaths walked many times but still wonderful…
A Circular Walk Past Easby Abbey
The sun just keeps on shining, long may it last, we’ve had stunningly beautiful Spring days now for quite a while and on just such a day we decided to…
Snowdrops, the harbinger of Spring, in the glorious Yorkshire Dales
The days may be a bit miserable this week, they are here in West Burton at least, but there’s no denying the days are lengthening, there are great stirrings in…
Heather and Grouse in Askrigg
Don’t you think it’s an intriguing name? Is it a pub, is it a restaurant, is it a visitor attraction? Could be any of these things but, no, Heather and…
The Queen’s Head in Finghall
Geoff and I have been married for over fifty years and we thought it would be a nice idea to go out with the family for a meal. Our anniversary…
Happy New Year! All the very best for 2025
Well, that’s it! Here is 2025! Christmas is officially over, trimmings down yesterday and packed away for another year, the New Year was duly brought in and celebrated and now…
Sunset, Sunrise, Dusk and Dawn with Twilight in Between
A friend who lives in Ripon asked if I would like to join her attending the Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair in Harrogate, usually happening on the last weekend in November.…
Five Mile Circular Walk From Masham
Masham seems to be the place for our walks just at the moment but it does make a change to have an easy walk rather than tackling the hills, not…
