Walks and stories

Arriving at Ashley Farm CL

After a busy two and half weeks at home we are back on the road. It took some adjusting to live back in our house…

A Wander Around Ripon

Today our wander out is to do a bit of an explore around Ripon. After the exertions of yesterday Lynnie and Dexter request a shorter…

Harrogate Ringway

It is in trepidation that I open my eyes this morning. Did I have a terrible dream? Did the EU referendum really result in a…

A Circular Walk From Pateley Bridge

We wake up to a bright and sunny morning at West Lees Farm CL. We are thoroughly enjoying our stay in Nidderdale and looking forward…

Jervaulx Abbey

I would have great difficulty in picking my favourite Yorkshire Dale. There are so many to choose from and they have many different features and…

Fountains Abbey

I first brought Lynnie to the Yorkshire Dales in 1982 and one of the places we visited then was Fountains Abbey. It is a wonderful…

Brimham Rocks

When we were planning this current trip and deciding on Ripon I was eager to get out the Ordnance Survey maps and check out the…

Nidderdale from Middlesmoor

After our wonderful walk across Kirkby Malzeard Moor yesterday we are keen to get out and explore more of Nidderdale. The starting point for our…