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A hidden gem, watery grave & sundials
Kirkby Malham lies on the River Aire, a short distance from Malham. It's so small that most people simply pass through on their way to better known …Read more
So you want to live in a more rural area?
The Milk Test: for anyone who's ever thought about moving to the countryside. If you're considering a move, read this short article - and book a sta…Read more
A rocket ship, a guillotine and a pepper pot
If you'd like to entice someone who says they don't like walking to join you on a gentle amble, you could intrigue them with the promise of showing …Read more
7 reasons to make Hawes your starting point for a visit to the Yorkshire Dales
7 reasons why Hawes is a great starting point for a visit to the Yorkshire Dales. 1. It's a sizeable market town and yet every single shop is sti…Read more
Ever wondered about the origin of pub names?
Ever wondered about the original of pub names? Go to a pub and you're continuing a tradition that probably started in Roman times, when they develop…Read more
Where the grass is greener (really!)
I quite often tell visitors this fact and they don't believe me, until they start to look closer... we have some of the greenest grass here in the Y…Read more
Gorgeous afternoon teas in a hidden shepherd's hut
There are some places that are so special, I'm in two minds about sharing them. Betty's Vintage hut is one of these. Over the years I’ve carried out…Read more
Cover Bridge to Middleham: a gentle walk
There's something very reassuring about a walk with pubs at either end. If the walk itself is beautiful, so much the better. A pleasing link between…Read more
Linton in the Yorkshire Dales, the Great Plague & Fire of London
What's the connection between Great Plague coffins, the Great Fire of London and lovely Linton in the Yorkshire Dales? You may alread…Read more