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We have a new bridge!
We have a new bridge! Today was an exciting day…we got to drive over the new bridge that has been constructed on Grinton Moor. This bridge was built to replace the old bridge that was destroyed in the devasting flash flood in July 2019. It is really great news for both residents and visitors to the area. The bridge serves as a vital link between Swaledale and Wensleydale and until last week it has been impassable for around 18 months. This new bridge may not be as pretty as the old bridge, but we are so grateful to the team that have worked so hard to clear the debris and construct this much needed bridge. I’m also a little bit giddy about this road/bridge being open again as the view from the top of this moor is one of my favourite views of Swaledale. It is also one of my favourite downhill sections on my road bike. I just can’t wait to go for a ride!! If you are interested in riding in the area, feel free to contact me for suggestions of rides, I may even give you a GPX file 😉 If you haven’t got a bike but fancy a trip out on two wheels check out the Dales Bike Centre, they have a huge range of hire bikes available…even electric ones if you need some help up the hills! Thanks for reading and take care. Hannah
Read more →OUR FIRST BIG GIVEAWAY
❤️ GIVEAWAY TIME – TREAT YOUR MOTHERS OR YOURSELF WITH A 2 NIGHT STAY FOR 2 PEOPLE IN A NEWLY REFURBISHED HOLIDAY COTTAGE IN REETH ❤️ To Enter ? LIKE OUR POST ON FACEBOOK Make sure you tag in your Mum as well to show her some love. MORE INFORMATION We are giving away a 2 NIGHT STAY FOR 2 PEOPLE AT GALBOLLY COTTAGE IN REETH. GALBOLLY COTTAGE HAS RECENTLY BEEN RENOVATED AND IS NOW A COSY ROMANTIC RETREAT AT THE HEART OF SWALEDALE. WE ARE CURRENTLY ONBOARDING THIS COTTAGE AND FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE SHORTLY. ?YOU COULD BE ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE TO STAY IN THIS COTTAGE? Feel free to S H A R E and T A G Everyone you know about this giveaway. Who knows, they might take you with them if they win! All about Holiday Home Yorkshire ??♀️Family Run Business based in Reeth UK Based Business All about GALBOLLY COTTAGE ❤️ Romantic get-away Fantastic Staycation Location Extra COVID measures are taken King bed with high-quality linen provided ? Free WiFi and use of a Smart TV Pet friendly Self Check-in available —————————— The Winner will be announced via our Facebook Page and chosen at random on Friday 12th March —————————— Good Luck everyone, HANNAH @HOLIDAYHOMEYORKSHIRE This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook We will in NO WAY contact you via Direct Message to let you know that you’re the winner. Full T&C’S can be found on our website and in the first comment of the post on our Facebook page.
Read more →The Gamekeepers Job
At this time of year, you will often see smoke billowing high up on the moors around the Yorkshire Dales. For some this might cause alarm but rest assured these fires are created by the local gamekeepers who play an essential role in the conservation of the dale’s countryside. The Gamekeepers job is to manage the land to ensure that the wildlife thrives in their habitat. This includes managing both upland and low land (moorland and farmland) and areas of woodland and waterways (streams, rivers and ponds). Another aspect is conserving the wildlife for country sports to ensure there are enough healthy game for shooting and enough fish for angling. The Yorkshire Dales is renowned for its breath-taking scenery and stunning moorland. It is also recognised as one of the UK’s most exciting areas for grouse, pheasant and partridge shooting. However, this hasn’t occurred without a lot of hard work from the Gamekeepers who work relentlessly, no matter the weather, to maintain the heather moorland in which the game inhabits. By maintaining the moorland through regulated burning of the heather to produce new heather shoots not only gives the shooting game the habitat they require to flourish but, also results in a positive outcome for “at risk” species such as the dormouse, spotted flycatcher and a variety of butterfly species. The old heather which is left gives cover for ground nesting birds such as the grouse and the redshank. It is the Gamekeepers job to help protect these birds and other animals from pests such as rats and predators such as foxes, weasels and stoats through pest control. The Moorland association have made the following videos to help educate people on the job of the Game keepers. The Keeper – Grouse Shooting Part 1 The Keeper – Grouse shooting part 2
Read more →The work of the late astronomer, Sir Patrick Moore, will live on through Dark Sky Places
Astronomers around the world have been saddened by the death of British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore at the age of 89 at his home in Selsey, West Sussex. Well known for his record breaking TV program, The Sky at Night and other television appearances he was one of Britain’s treasured celebrities, he inspired a nation of star lovers and he encouraged the current generation of professional and amateur astronomers.
Read more →Just a few of our favourite photos of Swaledale
We have tonnes of photos of Swaledale so it’s hard to say which are our favourite but we have whittled it down to these 5 photos. If you have any photos you love of Swaledale you would like to share please send them Hannah by email at contactus@holidayhomeyorkshire.co.uk.
Read more →5 Reasons to visit the Yorkshire Dales this spring
There are lots of great things to do all year round in the Yorkshire Dales, but spring is a special time as there is lambing and bank holiday events that of course only happen once a year.
Read more →The Best Agricultural Shows in the Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales is host to some of the best agricultural shows in the UK. These shows are a great chance to adorn the tweed suits, grab a pint of real Yorkshire ale, see some impressive animal shows, try some mouth-watering local produce and to check out some new and vintage farming machinery.
Here’s a quick round up of the Agricultural shows in the Yorkshire Dales that we think are worth a visit
Read more →Bluebells in the Yorkshire Dales
We think Bluebells are one of the most beautiful wild flowers and the Yorkshire Dales is arguably one of the best places to see them in UK.
The vibrant colour of bluebells amongst a sea of green woodland is a fantastic sight and can be found in low level woodland areas of the Yorkshire Dales. Here are some great locations to see these amazing flowers at their bes
Picnics delivered straight to your holiday cottage (or tent!)
Yorkshire Dales Picnic partner with local producers where possible to bring to you a range of 5 tasty picnic packages. You’ll find a picnic package to tickle your taste buds from ‘The Classic’ picnic featuring locally made cheeses and chutneys to ‘The Deluxe’ picnic which is ideal for a special occasion. The Deluxe includes a selection of meats, cheeses, chutneys, fruits and olives with a scrummy portion of locally made fudge for afters!
Read more →The Best Farm Shops in the Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales is one of the renowned centres of farming in the UK, this means lots of quality produce reared, grown or made locally – from delicious and tender meat, to impressive vegetables, mouth-watering cheese and tasty chutneys.
The majority of the produce can be bought locally at the many farm shops, here are our favourite farm shops in the Yorkshire Dales:
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