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Hackfall: if you go down to the woods today...
Can you imagine carrying a full dinner service, several food courses, and heavy wood tables and chairs deep into the woods for lunch? Once upon a ti…Read more
Feizor: a wonder-woman, witches' seats, Wainwright's wish & a wall
Most cars whoosh along the A65 between Long Preston and Clapham with no idea of the delights they're missing at Feizor. It's a small hamlet tucked a…Read more
The Terrible Knitters of Dent
Have you heard of the 'Terrible Knitters of Dent'? Nowadays Dent is a tiny, quiet little hill village near Sedbergh in the Yorkshire Dales National …Read more
If you go into the woods - big surprise
If you venture into the woods near Ilton & Masham, you're sure of a big surprise... a Stonehenge-like structure known as Druids' Temple. It's a curi…Read more
A curious box on a well-travelled route
There was a time when you might have been very relieved to come across the distinctive AA telephone box that stands sentry on the A684 between Leybu…Read more
The 7 wonders of the Yorkshire Dales
If you had to choose Seven Wonders of the Yorkshire Dales, what would they be? My suggestions change all the time. At the moment they’re: 1. T…Read more
Settle
A naked man, dozens of flowerpots, ancient buildings, dramatic natural beauty, a folly (that isn't really), an enormous 'oven' and the best cheese -…Read more
A hidden gem, watery grave & sundials
Kirkby Malham lies on the River Aire, a short distance from Malham. It's so small that most people simply pass through on their way to better known …Read more
So you want to live in a more rural area?
The Milk Test: for anyone who's ever thought about moving to the countryside. If you're considering a move, read this short article - and book a sta…Read more