The Ingleton Waterfall Trail

I always think that living so close to the Yorkshire Dales, we tend to fall into the trap of ‘we’ll go there another weekend’ and running off all over the North to explore, when really…

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Kettlewell and Starbotton

It’s not always about dragging yourself up a hill in order to enjoy the great outdoors. Sometimes, a nice, easy, low level walk is just what you need. With all the chaos and rushing around…

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Around and About Middlesmoor

After a crazily busy September where we were away from home nearly every single weekend, I’ve enjoyed being able to relax and explore a bit closer to home. The Yorkshire Dales are practically on our…

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Brimham Rocks

If you’re only in North Yorkshire for a limited time, make sure that Brimham Rocks is on your list of places to visit. This National Trust site is home to a fantastic collection of naturally…

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Harkerside Moor & Apedale

It feels like we’ve spent a lot of time exploring further afield over the last few months, so it was great to get back out in Swaledale after a bit of a break. After an…

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Ivy Scar

The drive along the A684 from Leyburn to Hawes is practically the definition of ‘taking the scenic route’. It takes half an hour on a good day to drive the 15 or so miles between…

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Marske & Telfit Bank

As you may know if you’ve been following this blog for a while, Swaledale is our favourite place to get out for a walk. Relatively close to home and much less crowded than places like…

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