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Cliffe Castle Museum – a treasure trove of fascinating exhibits in Keighley

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Dec 55 min read

Cliffe Castle Museum – a treasure trove of fascinating exhibits in Keighley

I had not been to Cliffe Castle Museum for over a decade, but after a hospital appointment in Keighley at the weekend and with no further pl

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A walk past Danby Castle and up and over Danby Rigg with standing stones and heather in bloom

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Aug 7, 20234 min read

A walk past Danby Castle and up and over Danby Rigg with standing stones and heather in bloom

We were looking for a shortish walk from the North York Moors National Park visitor centre as my wife was recovering from a nasty cold....

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Cawthorn Roman Camp - remnants from the Roman Expire outside Pickering

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Jul 24, 20233 min read

Cawthorn Roman Camp - remnants from the Roman Expire outside Pickering

Close to Pickering lies the historic site of Cawthorn Roman Camps. Roman Yorkshire has always fascinated me and so on a rare day off on...

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The Rudston Monolith – did you know the tallest ancient megalith in the UK is in Yorkshire?

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Dec 11, 20223 min read

The Rudston Monolith – did you know the tallest ancient megalith in the UK is in Yorkshire?

I’ve always had an interest in pre-history, regularly walking my dog up on Rombald’s Moor near Ilkley and exploring the cup and ring...

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Ravenscar to Robin Hood’s Bay Coastal Loop Walk

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Nov 15, 20225 min read

Ravenscar to Robin Hood’s Bay Coastal Loop Walk

This is one of my favourite coastal walks – following the Cinder Track along the old railway line from Ravenscar to Robin Hood’s Bay and...

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Estbeck House – Seafood supper in Sandsend

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Nov 13, 20222 min read

Estbeck House – Seafood supper in Sandsend

I’ve been wanting to visit Estbeck House for a while, having heard about its great seafood offering on the Yorkshire Coast. Now the kids...

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The Original Oak & The Skyrack pubs in Headingley and their Viking origins!

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Oct 26, 20222 min read

The Original Oak & The Skyrack pubs in Headingley and their Viking origins!

As a former Leeds student, I spent many a happy hour in the Oak and the Skyrack in Headingley. Now visits are restricted to a few pints...

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The Norber Erratics and Sulber Nick from Austwick

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Jul 4, 20223 min read

The Norber Erratics and Sulber Nick from Austwick

We headed out from Austwick to explore the surrounding limestone pavement and one of Yorkshire’s other famous geological features – The...

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The Black Swan at Helmsley – a comfortable stay at a historic location

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Jun 13, 20223 min read

The Black Swan at Helmsley – a comfortable stay at a historic location

Needing to head up to the North York Moors to recce a walking route for a future tour, myself and my wife decided at short notice to head...

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Barker Tower – a little tower with a big history

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Jun 11, 20222 min read

Barker Tower – a little tower with a big history

I regularly pass the little round tower known as Barker Tower just to the edge of Lendal Bridge in York whilst taking clients out on...

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Swaledale’s beautiful wildflower meadows

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May 31, 20223 min read

Swaledale’s beautiful wildflower meadows

I’m just back from walking the Herriot Way, a 52 mile hike through Wensleydale and Swaledale. Doing the walk in late May we were blessed...

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Apr 13, 20223 min read

The Black Prince in Leeds City Square

Having lived in Leeds or close by since my student days – one landmark in the City centre has always stood out. Sitting proudly on top of...

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Huge artwork depicting David Hockney made out of nails in Little Germany

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Mar 8, 20221 min read

Huge artwork depicting David Hockney made out of nails in Little Germany

Whilst doing a recce of Little Germany in Bradford with a fellow guide recently, we stumbled upon a huge artwork up on a wall showing one...

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Fine Dining in Yorkshire - Michelin Star and Michelin Plate Restaurants 2022

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Feb 16, 20222 min read

Fine Dining in Yorkshire - Michelin Star and Michelin Plate Restaurants 2022

With this years Michelin Guide 2022 launched on 16th February – it is great news that in a year when we still experienced the after...

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The Magpie Cafe - Yorkshire's best fish & chips? Discuss!

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Feb 11, 20224 min read

The Magpie Cafe - Yorkshire's best fish & chips? Discuss!

The Magpie Café in Whitby is a bit of a Yorkshire Institution and its popularity can be seen by the queues which form outside most...

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The Yorkshire Wolds - soon to get Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Geopark status?

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Feb 7, 20223 min read

The Yorkshire Wolds - soon to get Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Geopark status?

A guest blog article by my friend, Yorkshire Society colleague and acclaimed author Colin Speakman Even amongst people who love...

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The Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag - a hidden gem in Knaresborough

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Feb 3, 20223 min read

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag - a hidden gem in Knaresborough

One of the strangest and most interesting historic sites in the region is The Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag, a small chapel carved into...

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Circular walk from Thixendale to the deserted medieval village of Wharram Percy

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Jan 28, 20225 min read

Circular walk from Thixendale to the deserted medieval village of Wharram Percy

The Yorkshire Wolds is often over looked in favour of Yorkshire’s better known National parks – The Yorkshire Dales & North York Moors....

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Muker Literary Institute – a place of Victorian self-improvement in Swaledale

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Jan 19, 20223 min read

Muker Literary Institute – a place of Victorian self-improvement in Swaledale

On my Yorkshire Dales tours, I often drive along the many traditional Yorkshire villages along Swaledale. Small quaint stone cottages,...

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Buttertubs Pass & The Buttertubs - What's in a name?

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Jan 11, 20223 min read

Buttertubs Pass & The Buttertubs - What's in a name?

One of the most famous roads in Yorkshire is Buttertubs Pass, the high road between Wensleydale and Swaledale with fantastic views over...

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