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- The Yorkshire Dales »The Yorkshire Dales National Park is an area of outstanding beauty in the North of England, famous for Green, hilly pastures dotted with grazing sheep, frisky lambs in the spring Dry-stone walls criss-crossing the landscape ‘U’ shaped valley walls created by ice age glaciers Wonderful areas of limestone pavement Narrow roads and pretty, unspoiled villages Brightly kitted walkers, out in all weathers. Origin of the word ‘Dale’ The word ‘dale’ comes from the Nordic/Germanic word for valley (dal, tal) and is used across Yorkshire and beyond. The ‘Yorkshire Dales’ describes the area west of the Vale of York and north of the major cities of West Yorkshire. Most of the dales are named after the river that runs through them (e.g. Wharfedale after the River Wharfe). There are exceptions, though, e.g. Wensleydale is named after the town of Wensley, not the River Ure running through it. The major Dales: [custom_list type=”dot”] Airedale Malhamdale Ribblesdale Swaledale Wensleydale Wharfedale [/custom_list] Other Dales include: [custom_list type=”dot”] Arkengarthdale Bishopdale Coverdale Dentdale Langstrothdale Nidderdale and more! [/custom_list]
- WalksWalks in the Yorkshire Dales A group of walks, added to from time to time, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. As well as a description of the route itself, I’ll include other details like length, an estimate of the time needed, photos and more. Occasionally I’ll add walks from the wider Yorkshire area that I’ve done and enjoyed. Wharfedale [custom_list type=”dot”] Grassington to Burnsall [/custom_list]
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Otis Gibbs and Roseanne Reid at Reeth Memorial Hall
Exclusive double bill: Otis Gibbs and Roseanne Reid play Reeth Memorial Hall, Yorkshire Dales Fri 17 July 2015 – 7.30pm For one night only, in celebration of their 20th Anniverary, The Band Room is relocating to the Memorial Hall in the Yorkshire Dales village of …
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Steam Railways in the Yorkshire Dales
People love steam railways People love steam railways, young or old. I don’t need to ask why because I love them to. The smells, the noise, the hissing steam, the sheer size and power of the massive engines, the warmth, privacy and cosiness of compartments. …
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Stamford Bridge in September 1066 was one of the defining battles in English history. It has, however, been largely been eclipsed by the Battle of Hastings which took place just 3 weeks later. But what a story! The Battle of Stamford Bridge …
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The inaugural Tour de Yorkshire, 2015
In 2014 Yorkshire provided one of the most spectacular Grand Départs the Tour de France has known. 2 days of fun, laughs, drama, breathtaking scenery and crowds. Thousands of people came out to watch. Now we have round 2. In May 2015 Yorkshire follows the …
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Clogfest 2012 – a celebration of all things clog
I am constantly amazed at the unusual things that fascinate people. Just the other day, a chap from the Roundabout Appreciation Society was interviewed on Radio 5. They meet and talk about roundabouts. I kid you not; Google it if you don’t believe me. I …
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The Olympic Torch comes to town
We were late! Very annoying. Weeks ago we had planned to be in Skipton High Street well before the Olympic Torch arrived at 4.30pm. But come the actual day, Sunday 24 June, we had forgotten. It wasn’t until 40 minutes before the due time that …
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Saltaire Arts Trail, 28–30 May 2011
Saltaire Arts Trail is a real Yorkshire Dales Trail favourite! We’ll be there this weekend. For those that have never been, the Saltaire Arts Trail is a great opportunity to view (and buy) original art whilst having a look around some of the wonderful homes in …
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