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,…
The Fabulous Swaledale Festival 2025
It won’t be long, just a few days now, before the fabulous Swaledale Festival starts. This Saturday 24 May until Saturday 7 June, two whole weeks of amazing things to…
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…
Bianco Ristorante and Northallerton
I must say we often seem to go down to Northallerton and yet there are still surprises to find even after so many years of visiting. It was nearing lunchtime…
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…
The Seven Bridges Valley Walk at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal near Ripon
A very pleasant walk from Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal near Ripon, about three miles, and on well defined bridleways and footpaths, a walk well worth seeking out. You’ll walk…
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…
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,…
