Askrigg, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales
Askrigg is known to many still by its association with the very popular television programme All Creatures and Small. A village of many parts you could say, historic St Oswald’s seemingly placed in the centre for all
Swaledale Festival 2017 comes to a close
So sad the Swaledale Festival for this year has come to a close, a magical two weeks of music, art exhibitions, workshops, talks and poetry held in some interesting venues and guided walks in breath taking countryside in
Circular walk from Leyburn with great views and an unusual find near Harmby in Wensleydale
New footpaths to walk and new sights for us to find whilst walking on this wonderful day in the Yorkshire Dales. Setting off from Leyburn walk in the direction of Bellerby and take the narrow, steep public footpath
Garsdale to Saltaire travelling on the Settle-Carlisle Railway Line
Not often I advocate leaving the glorious Yorkshire Dales when you’re here but just had to share this wonderful day with you all, our trip to Saltaire, near Bradford, travelling on the Settle-Carlisle Railway will be a
Walking in Wensleydale, Leyburn to Harmby and back
It never ceases to amaze how many footpaths there are that I still haven’t walked in the glorious Yorkshire Dales and even just in Wensleydale, our last walking group walk was definitely no exception! We set off from
Flowers of the Dales Festival – March until October 2017
This year there are over 120 events taking place between March and the end of October including walks, talks, arts and crafts, family activities, conservation days and photography workshops. An exciting collection of
Walking along Eastfield Lane from West Burton to Thoralby
A wonderful February day, too good to miss not walking out. An easy walk, just for an hour, setting off from West Burton to Eshington Bridge and along Eastfield Lane, known locally as Spickles Lane, to come out at
Swaledale Festival in the Yorkshire Dales 27 May to 10 June 2017
A feast of music, art and walking in the Yorkshire Dales an event not be missed, come and stay in one of our cottages during this time and enjoy some wonderful entertainment. Venues range from a local pub in Grinton to
Circular walk Hardrow to Appersett Viaduct and back in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales January 2017
Last Tuesday saw the first walk of the year with our walking group and what a lovely walk, from Hardrow, in upper Wensleydale, to Appersett Viaduct and back in large circle. Keeping to the lowlands, no steep hills to
Winter sun in the Yorkshire Dales
What a wonderful day yesterday to be walking the hills in the Yorkshire Dales. Living in West Burton one of my favourite walks, hopefully before breakfast and before starting the day, is to walk into Walden. Follow the
