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Nature

Nature and Changing Seasons
Many people find turning to nature brings instant relief from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It helps still the mind, adds perspective and nev…Read more
Dales Way
Have you walked the Dales Way? Or perhaps part of it? It's an 80 mile long route which is well signposted. The Dales Way Association suggest it's…Read more
Keld
Have you heard of 'thin places'? For many, Keld is one. Not thin in the small sense, but so-called because it feels like there's no barrier betwe…Read more
Snowdrops
Snowdrops: tiny flowers with mighty medicinal powers & lovely stories. You can see carpets of snowdrops at Constable Burton Hall - Gardens, Kipli…Read more
Malham
The village of Malham is criss-crossed by small bridges and footpaths, full of promise with so many places to explore. Above the village the wall…Read more
Scar House Reservoir
Lost villages, evidence of incredible human endeavour, a short walk with plenty of wildlife, and lots of water: all these can be spotted with a w…Read more
Chinese/Yorkshire Dales Connections
Been to "White Cliff Reborn in Fire" or "Vast White Cliff Spreading Miles"? As we approach Chinese New Year, take a look at some Chinese/Yorkshir…Read more
"Graffiti" sheep
Noticed colourful 'graffiti' on sheep? Why? For many years (and in some places still) sheep were grazed on common land, which belonged to the who…Read more
Skipton
It was in Skipton that I learnt why we say ‘got the wrong end of the stick’.... Castle, canal, excellent walks, lots of history, a fascinating mu…Read more