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
Exciting things happening in Leyburn for 2017
Dates for your dairy! Annual events in Leyburn, don’t miss, book your holiday with us and experience to the full.
West Burton in the glorious Yorkshire Dales
I wondered if perhaps it might be a good idea to focus on individual villages in the Yorkshire Dales and venturing further to Nidderdale even and look more closely as to what each has, a bit of history (if possible!)
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







