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Nidderdale
Which Yorkshire Dale is really accessible yet unknown to many? Packed with attractions, yet still easy to find a tranquil spot? Nidderdale Nation…Read more
Pinker's Pond
Pinker's Pond, surprising speed & paddling in a slow river: if you take the road out of Middleham towards Kettlewell, you'll almost immediately noti…Read more
Rain
I like rain. Here are my top reasons for why rain is sometimes good in the Yorkshire Dales. I'm not suggesting rain's always good (my house flood…Read more
Three Counties Cave System
Have you ventured 'down below'? We're used to enjoying stunning views in the Yorkshire Dales but most of us miss some of the most magnificent ones. …Read more
Swaledale Hay Meadows
Thinking of going to see the Swaledale hay meadows? Go v.soon! They are looking so beautiful and you don't want to miss them before they're cut. …Read more
Sheep
Noticed how sheep seem to just wander about, straying on to the roads in the Yorkshire Dales? That many areas of the Dales don't have fences but …Read more
Sheep dogs
How do you get dozens of sheep to move from field to field? What does it take to gather hundreds of sheep from miles and miles of open country on…Read more
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