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The power of the lone hawthorn and May Day
Hawthorn trees are associated with May Day and many ancient customs. Blossoming hawthorn trees are one of the signs that Spring is really here, and …Read more
Visit a hidden gem: Markenfield Hall
One of my favourite hidden gems to visit is Markenfield Hall, a very special, beautiful Grade I listed Markenfield Hall with a moa…Read more
Spinsters and spinning a yarn
Know any spinsters? Ever told a story or ‘spun a yarn’? The 7th January is St. Distaff’s day, traditionally the day after Christmas when…Read more
Coldstones Cut: impossible to describe so just go!
What makes a perfect outing with family and friends? I think there are several key ingredients: a walk so everyone can get out into the fresh air bu…Read more
Have you done your stint?
"I've done my stint" is an old fashioned expression that used to be much more common. Now the trees are nearly bare, it's easier to see the regul…Read more
Askrigg: James Herriot, clockmaking & lovely small details
Ingredients for a perfect trip? I think Askrigg has them all: lovely location; great walks to Aysgarth and Worton; James Herriot connections; excell…Read more
Pavements
Going to see a 'pavement' might not sound like much of a fun day out. How about limestone pavements in the Yorkshire Dales? They're one of those fea…Read more
Brimham Rocks - a curious
Where can you find a Druid’s Kissing Chair, a Wishing Rock, crocodiles, polar bears and an elephant - all in Yorkshire? NT Brimham Rocks are very cu…Read more
Trig points - how many have you bagged?
Have you bagged any trigs? Where? For the uninitiated, I’m not taking nonsense! You might have occasionally noticed a structure like the one in the …Read more