Some evenings I like to walk to abandoned mines by myself and get changed into a dress in a creepy engine house… anyone else?! Cononley lead mine is one of Yorkshire’s hidden gems. Located not far from Skipton this was Yorkshire’s most southern lead mine. While Lead mining has been carried out in the Yorkshire […]
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Heptonstall – a Secret Pennine Village
“Heptonstall is one of the most historic villages in Yorkshire, beguiling the visitor with its quiet charm.” according to the Visit Calderdale Tourist website. During our visit to Hebden Bridge we walked up to the delightful village of Heptonstall. Plenty of quiet cobbled lanes, sleepy cats, pretty cottages and a romantic church ruin awaited us. […]
12 Things NO ONE tells you about inflatable kayak adventures!
As we spun once again after dodging an angry swan and a large canal boat, we both drew a sigh of relief that we had not toppled our inflatable kayak and landed in the murky waters of the Leeds-Liverpool canal in Skipton. After a rocky start to our paddle adventure we had an amazing time […]
10 Reasons to visit secret Littondale in the Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales is a magical national park full of wonderful valleys, mystical waterfalls, rolling hills, pretty meadows and sleepy hamlets. Many visitors stick to the popular parts of the dales such as Wharfedale, Wensleydale, Ribblesdale and Swaledale. If you fancy escaping the crowds consider visiting Littondale. Littondale is almost a secret dale within the […]
20 of the Best Walks in the Yorkshire Dales
Rolling hills, limestone gorges, magical waterfalls and wild moorland make the Yorkshire Dales a wonderful place for hill walking! There are many incredible hikes in the Yorkshire Dales! Whether you want a strenuous hike or a pleasant stroll, there are many beautiful walks in the Yorkshire Dales to choose from. You can pick from an […]
Perfect 1 day in the Yorkshire Dales Itinerary – for non-hikers!
The Yorkshire Dales is a wonderful national park full of green rolling hills, pretty stone walls, charming country villages, fluffy friendly sheep and giant railway viaducts. There is so much to see and many things to do in the Yorkshire Dales it can be hard to choose how to spend just one day in the […]
10 Amazing Things to do at Flamborough Head
Flamborough Head is a spectacular coastline in Yorkshire. There are many amazing things to do and see at Flamborough Head. From discovering secret sea caves and sea arches to spotting seals and puffins, there are so many wonderful things to do at Flamborough! Pick a sunny day, pack a picnic and your camera and head […]
How to find Puffins in Yorkshire
A little splash of vibrant orange moved on the white chalk cliffs. Finally, we saw what we had been looking for. “Look! There’s one!” we both almost simultaneously exclaimed! After a wonderful few hours admiring the incredible coastal landscape and watching the various seabirds at Bempton Cliffs, we had almost resigned ourselves to not spotting […]
20 Incredible Hikes in England you don’t need a car to reach!
Hiking in England without a car – is it possible? There are many spectacular national parks in England but unlike American parks, shuttle bus systems are virtually unheard of. Most of us believe that to reach the start of a hike, you need a car. Yet for those of us who are looking to reduce […]
Hiking to the 4th Highest Point in the Yorkshire Dales – Wild Boar Fell Car-free Day Hike
Incredible views, little tarns, stone men, rolling hills, steep drops, vast bogs and few people make a day on Wild Boar Fell a very enjoyable one! Wild Boar Fell is a little known but spectacular peak in the far north of the Yorkshire Dales national park. It is also surprisingly accessible by public transport, but […]