Ilkley is such a great town to visit. It is one of our go to places when we have some free time as there are shops, cafes, the park, Middleton Woods (best place around for bluebells), the river and of course the moors. This is probably the best moors around us locally, Ilkley Moor has […]
Location: Roadside parking, BD24 9LA Distance: 0.5km This is the shortest walk ever to such an impressive waterfall! Scaleber Force is on the tops above Settle, along the back road to Kirkby Malham, and is not one to miss. It is such a hidden gem as you would never know it was there. Parking on […]
Location: BD24 9QD Distance: 4km Catrigg Force is a fine example of a waterfall just above the village of Stainforth. It is hidden away so an exciting find. The walk starts in the main Yorkshire Dales National Park car park and heads into the village, following it round past the church to the stepping stones […]
Location: HG4 3DY Hands down the best National Trust property in Yorkshire. Fountains Abbey is absolutely brilliant for all ages, you will love it! Before lockdown #1 I took my parents for the first time and they were blown away! To be fair I’m always impressed when I go and I know what’s coming. The […]
Location: Car park, HG3 4DW Brimham Rocks is a National Trust site and the best outdoor adventure place for kids of all ages!! Brimham Rocks is one of those places you go to and accidentally spend all day as time just flies when you are having fun. So don’t forget your picnic!! Good footwear and […]
Location: Main car park, BD23 5LB Distance: 1km Linton Falls is a beautiful spot on the River Wharfe near Grassington. The Falls is a series of waterfalls with the main one under the footbridge very dramatic. It is a fascinating place to visit at all times of the year; in the summer for a swim […]
Location: BD23 5NE Distance: 5km circular What3words: parsnip.tummy.dove Grass Woods is located on the back road just out of Grassington heading towards Conistone. It is managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust therefore is protected. Parking is free on the roadside at various points. There is no formal path around the woods so it is a […]
Location: Road parking, BD23 5HS Distance: 4km or 2.5km without the Pie This walk can be done as one or if you want a shorter walk just knock ‘the Pie’ on the head! The walk starts in the village of Conistone which has the most gorgeous houses! The Dib starts just behind one of these. […]
Location: Harewood House, LS17 9LG Website: Harewood House Just on the outskirts of Leeds this house and gardens is a great place to spend the day. Our trip was before the house and the playground was reopened (covid restrictions) but even then we managed to spend 4 hours exploring. Tickets are to be prebooked only […]
Location: Main car park, BD24 9QD Distance: 1.5km (there and back) What3words: letters.shakes.unfounded If you only ever go once to Stainforth make sure it is in the Autumn so you can see the jumping salmon! It may sound like a strange thing but believe me it is the most exciting thing when you are there. […]