We have just about reached the end of this tour; we have been away fifty nights and have one more before heading back home. Therefore, this is our last day exploring the area and I …
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A Wander Around Ripon
Today our wander out is to do a bit of an explore around Ripon. After the exertions of yesterday Lynnie and Dexter request a shorter walk. As regular blog readers I am more likely to …
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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? All too soon we realise …
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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 around Pateley Bridge. What could …
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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 great why pick one or …
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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 be done remotely; sitting in …
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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 by my mother. It is …
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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 visit”. For a long time …
Continue readingNidderdale 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 is a pleasant drive from …
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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. Our journey south down the …
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