Curious - odd, beautiful & quirky details to discover in North Yorkshire

When you take a moment to travel more slowly, to stop and stare, there are so many stories and unusual features to discover in the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and in between.

Some are small details you might otherwise miss, unusual buildings with a fascinating history, or the reason we say certain things, with a little folklore thrown in. Here are some of our favourites.

150 years of the Mouseman

Where have you found 'Mouseman' wooden mice carved into half-hidden places? I’ve created a map of places in North Yorkshire to find the mice, to cel…Read more

Lofthouse

I thought it was a quite recent thing to tell everyone to drink plenty of water so was interested to spot this in the tiny hamlet of Lofthouse. I'm …Read more

Mysteries of the Knights Templar

Heard of the powerful & mysterious Knights Templar? Between Swinithwaite & Aysgarth on the A684 is a little known site, whic…Read more

Nine Standards Rigg

Your theories on this curious landmark? It's Nine Standards Rigg, an odd and distinctive landmark overlooking Kirkby Stephen on the edge of…Read more

Old drovers routes

Walk along a green lane in the Yorkshire Dales and tread in the footsteps of Romans, drovers and ancient traders. Read more

Ghostly goings-on in the Yorkshire Dales

How do you feel about ghosts and shadows of the past? Have you heard of witches' marks or apotropaic marks? We didn't realise it when we bought our …Read more

The power of the lone hawthorn and May Day

Hawthorn trees are associated with May Day and many ancient customs. Blossoming hawthorn trees are one of the signs that Spring is really here, and …Read more

Askrigg: James Herriot, clockmaking & lovely small details

Ingredients for a perfect trip? I think Askrigg has them all: lovely location; great walks to Aysgarth and Worton; James Herriot connections; excell…Read more

Have you done your stint?

"I've done my stint" is an old fashioned expression that used to be much more common. Now the trees are nearly bare, it's easier to see the regul…Read more

Yorkshire Treasures: simple pleasures, and interesting places to explore. If you work for a destination or business that you'd like to see featured on Yorkshire Treasures, please email susan@tourismnetwork.co.uk