Category Archives: Yorkshire Dales
16 Aug |
The Stepping Stones Project in Skipton |
Last year I commented to a neighbour on how lovely their hanging baskets looked and they explained how they’d bought them from the Stepping Stones Project in Skipton. I’d never heard of the group so decided to find out a bit more. Continue reading “The Stepping Stones Project in Skipton” »
Published Date: 16th August 2014
Category: Cathy Parry, General, Yorkshire Dales
Tags: Hanging Baskets, The Stepping Stones Project
22 Jul |
The Tour de France 2014 – Grassington |
Cycling around Grassington in The Yorkshire Dales
What a fantastic base or stopping point as part of a touring holiday. Exploring The Yorkshire Dales by bicycle gives you the opportunity to either use the network of minor roads or for the more adventurous the ‘green lanes’, byways and bridleways -there are over 800 km (500 miles) with some testing climbs and challenging descents. Continue reading “The Tour de France 2014 – Grassington” »
Published Date: 22nd July 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Entertainment in Grassington, Local events, Outdoor Activities in Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire Dales
Tags: Cycling in Grassington, Cycling in the Yorkshore Dales, Riverside Grassington, Tour de France in Yorkshire Dales
11 Jun |
Dining out in Grassington |
An evening in Grassington and wondering where to dine?
Grassington village in the Yorkshire Dales may not be very big but there are many options to choose from if you want to eat out during the evening. There really is something for everyone with the village being home to several excellent pubs and restaurants. Continue reading “Dining out in Grassington” »
Published Date: 11th June 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Entertainment in Grassington, Grassington Village, Yorkshire Dales
Tags: Eating out in Grassington, Eating out in Yorkshire Dales, Grassington pubs, Grassington Restaurants
30 May |
Fishing on the River Wharfe in Grassington. |
The River Wharfe is a wonderful sight whatever the weather. The name Wharfe is Celtic and means ‘twisting, winding’. It rises near Beckermonds, in Langstrothdale, at the head of Wharfedale and flows some 60 miles through the the wonderful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales to meet the Yorkshire Ouse at Cawood. For much of its length it forms the county boundary between West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire. Continue reading “Fishing on the River Wharfe in Grassington.” »
Published Date: 30th May 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Outdoor Activities in Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire Dales
Tags: dry fly fishing, Fly Fishing, Grassington, Nymph Fishing, Outdoor activities in Yorkshire Dales, River Wharfe
16 Apr |
Things to do in Grassington, Yorkshire Dales |
Wondering what to do when you visit Grassington? Well of course there are the wonderful walks by the river but that’s just the beginning. Enjoy fishing, horse riding, climbing, canoeing, cycling and running. The scenery is stunning, which adds to the activity you choose. But what about the village and what it can offer you on a day to day and evening to evening basis. The wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants mean you don’t need to leave the village. There are:
Continue reading “Things to do in Grassington, Yorkshire Dales” »
Published Date: 16th April 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Grassington Village, Local events, Yorkshire Dales
12 Apr |
Grassington Festival 14th-29th June 2013 |
Grassington Festival – 15 days of Music and Arts in the Yorkshire Dales
Grassington Festival is a fortnight of exciting events for all the family. It has now been running for 33 years and in that time has provided some outstanding entertainment from high class artists. Continue reading “Grassington Festival 14th-29th June 2013” »
Published Date: 12th April 2013
Category: Cathy Parry, Entertainment in Grassington, Festivals, Grassington Village, Local events, Yorkshire Dales