Category Archives: walking

5 things to do in Yorkshire come rain or shine

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

#travel #weather #rainorshine 1. White Scar Caves, Ingleton This is a great place to visit on a rainy day. Learn all about the fascinating history of the longest show cave in Britain and the rocks within during the 80-minute guided … Continue reading →

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All you need to know about the weather in the Yorkshire Dales

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

#travel #weather #rainorshine Being British, we’re renowned for talking about the weather. And why wouldn’t we? The UK has such a diverse landscape the weather can change quicker than you can say rain drops. In fact, where we are, there … Continue reading →

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10 Fabulous Ideas to Celebrate Easter

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

We love Easter and we love things to make for the Easter holidays.  Here are 10 fabulous ideas to celebrate Easter: Make an Easter Basket from recycled tissue paper Create some lollypop bunnies .

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Subject: Walk to Work Day (5th April)

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

We do tend to follow a lot of trends that come across the pond from America much to some people’s irritation, but we think this is one of the better ones. The 5th of April is Walk to Work Day. … Continue reading →

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#5 Super Ways to Celebrate the Spring Equinox

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

Although the nights will still stay dark for a little while longer, spring actually begins tomorrow, Wednesday 20th March. Why not gather some friends and family and have a small celebration. Here are 5 ways to celebrate the Spring Equinox. … Continue reading →

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5 Fun Facts About the Yorkshire Dales

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

The Yorkshire Dales has many magnificent limestone cave systems White Scar Cave, Ingleborough Cave and Gaping Gill are but three of these underground wonders.  If you have never ventured below ground before, White Scar Caves and Ingleborough Cave are a … Continue reading →

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A Story in Stone

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

Part of the wonderful landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, and indeed around Layhead Farm Cottages, are the very impressive drystone walls.  Built predominantly as boundary walls and a way to keep the farm animals in, they stretch for miles around … Continue reading →

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