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 […]
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Nostell Priory, Pontefract
Location: WF4 1QE Nostell Priory is situated between Pontefract and Wakefield, West Yorkshire so a day out distance for us. The site is National Trust but set up a little different to other ones we’ve been to. Here you book online for the car park pass which is £5 or free to members. You then […]
Fountains Abbey, near Ripon
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 […]
Brimham Rocks, Nidderdale
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 […]
Linton Falls, Grassington
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 […]
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Location: WF43 4LG Third time lucky for our day out to Yorkshire Sculpture Park and my oh my it was worth the wait! Even driving through the fog I was thinking “what am I doing?!” And nearly turned around but I’m so glad I didn’t. I booked online in advance for £6 per adult and […]
Harewood House, Leeds
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 […]
Stainforth Force
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. […]
Strid Wood, Bolton Abbey
Location: Riverside car park, BD23 6AN Distance: 3.4km Pram friendly walk Strid Wood is the easiest walk in Bolton Abbey and the most accessible. It is a brilliant short walk packing a lot in. The Strid itself is a must see. Starting from the Riverside car park the walk starts on the same side of […]
Burnsall to Hebden, Yorkshire Dales
Location: Burnsall, BD23 6BU Distance: 2.2 miles (return) This section of the Dales Way footpath is one of our favourites. It is a short route following the River Wharfe with plenty to see along the way. Parking can be free on the roadside in Burnsall if you get there early. Otherwise there are a few […]