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Which Masham treasures have you discovered?
How many of these Masham treasures do you recognise? I've given a few clues to help you find them! 1. The venue for sheep ra…Read more
Cracking the code of place names in the Yorkshire Dales
Ever tried to unlock the 'code' of different place names in the Yorkshire Dales, or worked out why we say 'Massam' not "mash-em'? …Read more
Strange place names
Which place names make you smile? Whenever we’re heading over to Settle, my very toleran…Read more
Semerwater and its secrets
You may already know Malham Tarn, but what about the Yorkshire Dales' other naturally formed small lake? Hidden in tiny Raydale close to Wensleydale…Read more
Big Stone: a curious climb
Have you visited this place? This isn't the best photo of it (if you have a better one I can use, please do send!) but I think you can see it's an o…Read more
Sherlock Holmes - inspired by the Yorkshire Dales?
What's the connection between the Yorkshire Dales, the Hound of the Baskervilles and Sherlock Holmes? Some believe that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wa…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