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…
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…
Henge hunting in the Yorkshire dales?
A friend from the village was asking me if I’d noticed a ‘hump’ in the fields above Sorrelsykes. The area, on the map, is called MountStritch and the hump can…
Turnsyke Barn in Newbiggin in Bishopdale
We would like to introduce you all to a new cottage we have just more or less taken onto our books, Turnsyke Barn in Newbiggin in Bishopdale. The cottage sits…
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…
