Brymor Ice Cream and Jervaulx Abbey
On another very warm and sunny day we felt ice cream was in order but first we had to earn it! Well not really but any excuse. A three mile…
Footpaths and Stiles in the Yorkshire Dales
Did you know that there are about 4,630 stiles and 5,960 gates to pass through or over in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. I had no idea there would be…
The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park near Grewelthorpe
A couple of friends and I decided it was way over time to revisit the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park near Grewelthorpe and so the day was set and finally…
Stunning Circular Walk from Aysgarth
On yet another glorious morning in the Yorkshire Dales we set off from Aysgarth village in Wensleydale to walk about five miles. An interesting walk and one that can be…
West Burton to West Burton in a Circular Manner
This is a route so well walked by me and many others too, just love it, and it’s perfect for a stroll out or a more energetic walk, just whatever,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Finghall and the Wind in the Willows
Did you know that Finghall in Wensleydale was the place that inspired Kenneth Grahame to write Wind in the Willows? Nope not I, nor my husband but there we are,…
