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Outdoors & Landscapes
Sedbergh
Sleeping elephants, books, fine food & wool: snuggled beneath the Howgills, straddling Cumbria and Yorkshire lies Sedbergh. Its address is Cumbri…Read more
Cleveland Way
Fancy a trip to the coast? You may recognise this lovely spot? If you'd like to enjoy the coast without being among too many people, try walking …Read more
Meadows
What's the difference between a field and a meadow? Fields are fenced areas for livestock or arable use whereas traditional meadows contain a tap…Read more
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