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Druid's Temple
Looking for a walk with a little quirkiness & good place to eat afterwards? Druid's Temple is the perfect destination, hidden (but easy to find) …Read more
15th century Marmion Tower
Italy? France? No, it's West Tanfield in the Yorkshire Dales near Masham. You can still visit the lovely 15th century Marmion Tower, once part of…Read more
Sheep-formed landscapes and buildings
6000 years, sheep, monks, parliament and milk: sheep have influenced our language, laws, and finances. Records show that wool was bought and sold…Read more
Snape Castle - fit for a queen who kept her head
These ornate outbuildings are part of a castle few know, once connected to Henry VIII & at the centre of a terrifying ordeal. You can see these r…Read more
Fords to a gentle adventure
Fords like this one near Masham can seen quite magical: there's a sense of adventure and slight jeopardy crossing the river, not entirely knowing…Read more
9 ways to exhaust children & have fun yourself
9 ways to exhaust some children & have fun yourself: 1. Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival - celebrating 30 years, bigger and better than ever b…Read more
How many dales are there in the Yorkshire Dales?
You would think that in an area known as the 'Yorkshire Dales', where the dales themselves are the main attraction, that some one would be able to t…Read more
Arncliffe: a tiny hamlet with a starring role
The lovely hamlet of Arncliffe feels like it's tucked away in its own special time zone, safely distanced from the troubles of the world. The houses…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