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
Leyburn 1940’s Weekend 22nd and 23rd July 2017
Dates for your dairy! Leyburn 1940’s Weekend coming up 22nd and 23rd July 2017. The Market Place in the centre of town becomes an arena for all things 1940s - with music, singing, dancing, stalls and all manner of
Middleham in Wensleydale, the Yorkshire Dales
Now famous for its racehorses, although they been based here for 300 years, Middleham has been in existence since the Roman era and the castle which dominates the town, from 1190. We’ve all heard of Richard III, he
Hard at work! West Burton village cross
Couldn't resist capturing these two hard at work on the village cross when walking down the green in West Burton. The village cross was originally built in 1820 and I would think has seen many changes in the inhabitants
April in West Burton in the Yorkshire Dales
5th April and it's a lovely sunny morning, again, good to be out walking here in West Burton in the Yorkshire Dales, can see for miles. Come and join us, we'd love to see you. Stay in one of our lovely cottages, bring
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
It must be spring in the Yorkshire Dales!
Spring is officially here at last and of course we are on British Summer time, somewhat confusing and contradictory. In The Dales over the last few days we have had beautiful sunny days with clear blue skies from dawn to
The Dales Festival of Food and Drink 17 and 18 June 2017 in Leyburn Market Place
The Dales Festival of Food and Drink is coming up in June, a celebration of the very best the Yorkshire Dales has to offer held the large market place in Leyburn. Now a free event, please park at Tennants and let the
