Now that Halloween is over let’s start thinking about Christmas!!! If like me you haven’t been organised and booked all your Christmas events back in the summer then this is the round up post for you. Check out below for what to do this Christmas in the Yorkshire Dales and the surrounding area this year […]
Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year and what better way to see it in all its glory then to get out and about in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. The Yorkshire Dales at this time of year shows off the Dales to its full potential. It comes alive and take on a […]
Above the tops of Settle, North Yorkshire is a beautiful area overlooking the valley with the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in the distance, the river in the bottom and then across to the sights of Pendle Hill. This circular route of 8.5 miles starting in Stainforth is a challenging walk which takes in the highlights of […]
Looking for the ideal staycation to tick all the boxes? Look no further! A weekend near Ripon in North Yorkshire is perfect for a family weekend away. Ripon is ideally located off the A1 and is close to Nidderdale, an area of outstanding beauty. Ripon itself is a lovely town (actually a city as it […]
Last weekend we stayed in the Lake District around Ullswater. Ullswater is in the north of the Lakes close to Penrith and Keswick. When we visit the Lakes we try and stay in one area to reduce the amount of travelling around. The roads are narrow and windy and sometimes even just a few miles […]
In association with Skipton Wellness Week I am hosting a Wellness Walk on Global Wellness Day – 12th June. The walk will be free to attend and you can do it anytime throughout the day. Where is the Wellness Walk? Skipton Woods located behind the Castle at the top of town is the ideal place […]
Wellness – the act of practicing good physical and mental habits to achieve a sense of wellness. Walking can do both of those! To celebrate Global Wellness Day on the 12th June, Skipton is hosting a full week of activities – Skipton Wellness Week. I’m getting involved as I want to promote walking as a […]
Location: LS21 3DE Distance: 2.5 miles Otley Chevin overlooking the Lower Wharfedale Valley is a brilliant walk for all ages. There are so many paths to explore that you can make the walk any length you like. There are numerous car parks situated around the Chevin Estate so mix it up and try a different […]
Location: BB8 7NS Distance: 2 miles Lake Burwain otherwise known as Lower Foulridge Reservoir is a lovely circular walk. The route around the lake is on a mix of footpaths, some muddy with tree roots, but the majority is accessible. We did manage to get a pram around the route with a little bit of […]
Location: LA6 3ET Distance: 5 miles Ingleton Waterfalls on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales is a fab family walk. One of the more challenging walks due to the length and the terrain but worth it! Waterfalls and more There are 8 main waterfalls around the route to see. The first 4 are on the […]