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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
Historic houses
Did you know there are historic houses through-out the Yorkshire Dales you can freely wander into, sit down and just enjoy the peace and tranquil…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
Expressions related to mills
Why do we say 'daily grind', 'rule of thumb', or 'grist for the mill'? There would once have been hundreds of mills through-out the Yorkshire Dal…Read more
Meadows
What's the difference between a field and a meadow? Fields are fenced areas for livestock or arable use whereas traditional meadows contain a tap…Read more
Dr. Petty's Dead in Grassington
When you think of Grassington, you perhaps picture the lovely little lanes, wonderful local walks. And yet... it may be haunted by notorious blac…Read more
Nappa Hall
If there was ever a house to inspire a fairy story or spooky tale, surely this is it. Any guesses where it is? If you've driven from Askrigg to C…Read more