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Oak Apples
A rosehip-collecting certificate, curious red pincushions hiding a surprise & everyday magic... Remember collecting rosehips as a child, maybe ge…Read more
Studley Royal
Studley Royal near Ripon is a lovely place for a wander with fairly easy walking and the chance to see some of the 500+ red, fallow and sika deer th…Read more
"Oreo" Cows
Have you noticed there are more 'Oreo' cows in the fields? Farmers who keep 'belties' seem to be incredibly passionate about them. Belted Gallowa…Read more
Kettlewell
Do you remember when the Calendar Girls film first came out, introducing many people to Kettlewell and surrounding area for the first time? I can…Read more
Grass
Where have you seen the greenest grass? Did you know the grass really is greener in the Yorkshire Dales? Environmentalists have actually proven t…Read more
Grassington
You might know Grassington by another name - Darrowby? This lovely little spot features strongly in the All Creatures Great & Small TV series. Th…Read more
Fell Ponies
Where can you find a quirky golf course, glorious fell ponies and a pub dedicated to motoring memorabilia? Ravenstonedale in the Upper Eden valle…Read more
Aysgarth Falls
Watery wonders, cakes, ancient history, a surprising hidden gem, Robin Hood & Zombies: not a very obvious combination but all to be found at Aysg…Read more
Buttertubs
Ever peered down into one of these enormous curious crevices? Their name is also the name of a famous windy and scenic road linking Hawes and Upp…Read more