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Dry stone walls
I love this wall! There are over 5000 miles of dry stone walls in the Yorkshire Dales, one of the Yorkshire Dales' most distinctive features, and…Read more
Settle Carlisle Railway CRP
It’s the 200th anniversary of rail travel this year. Have you ridden on all these heritage railways in the Yorkshire Dales? The best known, and a…Read more
Weather forecasts - trustworthy and otherwise!
Is this the most reliable weather forecast? Should you rely on forecasts or ignore them when planning a visit to the Yorkshire …Read more
Hackfall and the Grand Tour
Imagine carrying a full dinner service, several food courses, heavy wood tables & chairs deep into the woods for lunch? Once upon a time in the 1…Read more
Druid's Temple
Looking for a walk with a little quirkiness & good place to eat afterwards? Druid's Temple is the perfect destination, hidden (but easy to find) …Read more
Sheep-formed landscapes and buildings
6000 years, sheep, monks, parliament and milk: sheep have influenced our language, laws, and finances. Records show that wool was bought and sold…Read more
Fords to a gentle adventure
Fords like this one near Masham can seen quite magical: there's a sense of adventure and slight jeopardy crossing the river, not entirely knowing…Read more
9 ways to exhaust children & have fun yourself
9 ways to exhaust some children & have fun yourself: 1. Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival - celebrating 30 years, bigger and better than ever b…Read more
How many dales are there in the Yorkshire Dales?
You would think that in an area known as the 'Yorkshire Dales', where the dales themselves are the main attraction, that some one would be able to t…Read more