Category Archives: Yorkshire Trips and Places
Not Dull Hull – It’s a Hell of a City
The Maritime Weekender at Hull Marina drew me to a City I normally only pass through on the way to the Ferry. Despite cool blustery weather the Sea Shanty singing along the Marina wall was in full flow despite the … Continue reading
York-Settle-Carlisle Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
A couple of years back we had a nostalgic trip by steam train with the Railway Touring Company. Joining at Shipley the 12 coaches had already picked up passengers at York and Leeds so engine no. 45231 had a full … Continue reading
Gods Own County Tulips
A great year for Tulips is about over in my garden until 2017. The white lily flowered bulbs were the most striking but the old fashioned Rembrandts were worth the investment. The Wensleydale ‘Tulip festival’ may be finished but Constable … Continue reading
Boozy Flowers of the Dales
Flowers can make fine wines. Try Dandelion or Elderberry flowers for starters. My preferred beverage is Nettle beer (if real ale is not available of course). If you do not want to grow and brew your own then why not … Continue reading
On Top of Ilkley
Walk along the tops to see Ilkley at it’s best. take your own camera and beat these snaps and photo Continue reading
Menston St John’s Churchyard Garden Walk
I have shown pictures of St John’s Churchyard in previous posts but the 2016 walk yesterday showed how far the area had ‘come on’. A scent trail was marked out with comic noses near the ‘smelly’ plants to would attract … Continue reading
Boroughbridge & The Great North Road
The Great North Road has been in use for centuries. Romans used it when they set up in nearby Aldeborough, , Highway robbers sought out travellers between Scvotland and London and motorists have driven many a mile on … Continue reading
Visit The Chevin Attraction – Otley
The Chevin is a ridge or escarpment to the south of Otley. A popular place for walkers and tourists. In summer there are many bilberries to pick but it is a long job to get enough for a decent pie. … Continue reading
Wild Flowers in Yorkshire
You would expect the Royal Horticultural Society to grow decent flowers. Last summer they produced a large bed near the Gardens Through Time pictured above and below. This year they are being more ambitious with a large part of the … Continue reading
Stalactite & Stalagmite at Stump Cross
Remember the Difference between Stalactite & Stalagmite A stalactite is named from the original Greek stalasso “to drip” and meaning “that which drips” (drips do not go up except in science fiction.) A stalagmite also from the Greek stalagma … Continue reading