Grassington – Hebden riverside walk, Yorkshire Dales.

Length = 7.5km / 4.5miles – Elevation – 118m Time – 2 hours – Difficulty – Easy – Moderate Parking –National Park Car Park (Fees apply) What3Word///rocky.annotated.hops Cafe/Amenities – Yes at car park and halfway round – Theoutdoorsfamilyuk rating 4/5 This is an ideal baby carrier walk or walk with older children starting at the market town of Grassington which is full…

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Grimwith Reservoir, Grassington

Length – 4.5 miles / 7km – Time – 2 hours Parking – Yorkshire Water Car Park What3words ///decoded.solicitor.detergent Cafe /Amenities – Toilets/ ice cream van in peak times – Baby changing – Yes at above Suitable For – Pushchairs, Toddlers with carriers, Baby Carriers Theoutdoorsfamilyuk Rating – 4/5 This circular walk around Grimwith reservoir is easy going and mostly on surfaced…

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Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping

Sleningford Watermill Caravan Park, North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3HQ FACILITIES – 2 SHOWER AND TOILET BLOCKS, LAUNDRY ROOM AND WASHING UP AREAS,INFORMATION ROOM, SMALL SHOPPITCHES – HARDSTANDING AREAS WITH EHU, GRASS PITCHES FOR NON ELECTRIC PITCH WHERE YOU LIKE , SELF CATERING FLATPRICING – AVERAGE (ALTHOUGH MANY EXTRAS ARE CHARGED FOR)FAMILY FRIENDLY –…

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Wild Camping

What is Wild Camping ? Is it legal ? Is it safe ? All valid questions and here we will answer them with our opinions and knowledge but this doesn’t mean there right or wrong so please do your own research before undertaking a wild camp. In answer to the first question lets start with…

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Disused Mines, Tunnels, Buildings and Tears.

The other weekend we decided to head into the dales to get some miles under our feet, we didn’t want to venture too far as we have had a busy few weekends, but still wanted the feeling of isolation and adventure. So I quickly looked at the map and spotted Hebden which sits 2 miles…

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Trolls, Demon Dogs and Magic.

Trollers Gill near Appletreewick is a magical place with many myths surrounding the it. Upon visiting there is a magical atmosphere and a place the kids and adults will love exploring. Care must be taken around any mine shafts, caves and open water.! One of the folklore tales is the one of a Demon Dog…

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First trip away with a 3 week old baby.

So one thing we mutually agreed on was that when we decided to start a family we wouldn’t change our lifestyle but adapt to it and so far this has worked we still go off on random adventures in the van off grid, on campsites and daytrips and still get a good hike in here…

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Howarth Farm, Skyreholme, Wharfedale

Howarth Farm, Skyreholme. Wharfedale. FACILITIES – BASIC SHOWER AND TOILET BLOCK, WASHING UP AREAPITCHES – NO ELECTRIC , NO SET PITCHESPRICING – GREAT VALUEFAMILY FRIENDLY – YESDOGS – WELCOMEDLOCAL AREA– 2 pubs in walking distance and many interesting walks straight from the campsite. Great base for exploring upper WharfedaleBOOKING – preferred by phoneOUR RATING 4/5…

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