It is in trepidation that I open my eyes this morning. Did I have a terrible dream? Did the EU referendum really result in a vote to leave the EU?…
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A Circular Walk From Pateley Bridge
We wake up to a bright and sunny morning at West Lees Farm CL. We are thoroughly enjoying our stay in Nidderdale and looking forward to heading out to explore…
Read MoreJervaulx Abbey
I would have great difficulty in picking my favourite Yorkshire Dale. There are so many to choose from and they have many different features and when they are all so…
Read MoreA Circular Walk From West Lees Farm CL
One of the features of our travel this year is the amount of work I have been doing as we tour around. I am fortunate that much of it can…
Read MoreFountains Abbey
I first brought Lynnie to the Yorkshire Dales in 1982 and one of the places we visited then was Fountains Abbey. It is a wonderful place and was also beloved…
Read MoreBrimham Rocks
When we were planning this current trip and deciding on Ripon I was eager to get out the Ordnance Survey maps and check out the places that were a “must…
Read MoreNidderdale from Middlesmoor
After our wonderful walk across Kirkby Malzeard Moor yesterday we are keen to get out and explore more of Nidderdale. The starting point for our walk today is Middlesmoor. This…
Read MoreKirkby Malzeard Moor
We have moved south after nearly five weeks in Scotland, we have thoroughly enjoyed our trip “north of the border” and are already talking about doing another tour in 2017. …
Read MorePreston Mill and Phantassie Doocot
Travelling with dogs usually makes it difficult for us both to visit National Trust properties. Unless it is very cool we will not leave the dogs unattended in the car…
Read MoreWhiteadder Reservoir, Herring Road & Priestlaw Hill
A familiar pattern is developing this week; yesterday once again the weather was overcast and misty. It was obvious from early on that it would not clear so our exercise…
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