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The Yorkshire Dales is a picturesque area in the north of England characterised by rolling hills, valleys, pretty villages and waterfalls. There are over 20 hills, known as dales, in the Yorkshire Dales and Wensleydale is probably the most famous. Thanks in no small...
We left Bamburgh the next morning. After a quick stop in Newcastle for some lunch we made our way into the Yorkshire Dales. We would be staying in the village of Askrigg for 3 nights, in a little stone cottage with a fireplace and a cosy feel. Askrigg is a...
Northumberland is a rural county located in the far northeast corner of England. With an incredible amount of Roman, Viking and medieval history as well as beautiful coastline and picturesque countryside, this is an underrated area of England with so much to discover....
Northumberland has more castles than any other county in England. Due to its position on the northeast coast it was constantly attacked by the Vikings and Scots and has played pivotal parts in many turbulent periods of British history. Most notably, Northumberland was...
For the next few days we would be staying in Bamburgh and exploring this quiet pocket of Northumberland. The village of Bamburgh is a small settlement which services tourists with a few pubs and tea rooms. The most notable part of the town is the massive medieval...
Dunstanburgh Castle was built in the 14th century. It's the largest castle in Northumberland, England. Now just a ruin, the castle sits in isolation on a dramatic coastal headland. The setting is just as impressive as the castle itself. History Of Dunstanburgh Castle...