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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
Richmond - original and best
Did you know there are over 40 Richmonds in the world? The original and best Richmond is in Swaledale! ​Founded by the Normans in 1071, Richmond …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
15th century Marmion Tower
Italy? France? No, it's West Tanfield in the Yorkshire Dales near Masham. You can still visit the lovely 15th century Marmion Tower, once part of…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
Snape Castle - fit for a queen who kept her head
These ornate outbuildings are part of a castle few know, once connected to Henry VIII & at the centre of a terrifying ordeal. You can see these r…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
Arncliffe: a tiny hamlet with a starring role
The lovely hamlet of Arncliffe feels like it's tucked away in its own special time zone, safely distanced from the troubles of the world. The houses…Read more