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Food & Drink

Bilberrying
Ever tried 'mucky mouth pie'? There's a secret pleasure hiding on the Dales moors at the moment, one that's good for you and free. Surprisingly f…Read more
The Craven Arms: Ferret-racing
Want a chance to join in something quirky, fun & v. "Yorkshire"? How about... ferret-racing in one of the Yorkshire Dales' most atmospheric pubs …Read more
Wensleydale cheese
I still remember the pain I felt when my precious Wensleydale cheese was confiscated. ​I was outraged at the idea that the East German border gua…Read more
East Witton
I mentally gave out several awards as I mooched around East Witton. Most will have never spent any time there, yet it's so uplifting! Look at the…Read more
A perfect day in Reeth
How to spend (at least) 1 perfect day in Reeth: where Swaledale & Arkengarthdale meet.  With a large village green at its he…Read more
Pateley Bridge
One of the joys of exploring the Yorkshire Dales is that every village and market town feels different and has its own special charms. Pateley Br…Read more
Masham: a beautiful market town - but what about the bones?
Bones in the market place, an odd name, plenty of beer, sheep and creative people - where? Masham - it’s ‘peculier’… The ‘peculier’ bit doesn’t r…Read more
Salt of the earth - and footpaths
Are you worth your salt? A ‘salt of the earth’ character or do you ‘take things with a pinch of salt’? Read on to find out why we use those expressi…Read more
Yockenthwaite - as seen on TV...
You may recognise this place? It's a tiny hamlet packed with interest, right in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales. Perhaps you've seen it on TV, or …Read more