The Dales

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“I hope there are days when your coffee tastes like magic, your playlist makes you dance, strangers make you smile and the night sky touches your soul. I hope there are days when you fall in love with being alive.” – Brooke Hampton

The purple heather was in full bloom and quite a sight!
We stayed in this little town of Pately Bridge in Nidderdale.
Hiked the panoramic trail which was a loop above town and along the River Nidd.
If you’ll notice the farmer’s fields are divided by hedgerows (More on that later).
This is an adorable primary school that was once a church – so idyllic.
Along the path back to Pately Bridge.
This was our next stop.
These ancient rocks are a playground for locals and tourists.
Amazingly formations, tempting everyone to touch and climb them.
Just a cool place to experience.
The following day we were in the village of Askrigg – in the Yorkshire Dales – our all time favorite place to be. This is James Herriott, All Creatures Great and Small country!
We went on a local hike up
and through stiles in the stone walls.
Gorgeous paths that sometimes took us through farmer’s fields and other times on paths above rushing waterfalls.
Moments earlier there were about 15 local people swimming at the bottom of these falls. I asked them what the temperature of the water might be. “0h, it’s quite good – about 14°” They were talking Celsius so in Fehrenheit that would be about 57° – Ummm, maybe next time…
Muddy path home – so glad to have worn our boots today.
Dry? Muddy? Makes them no nevermind🤷🏾‍♀️
The next day we drove to Gunnerside, a village in the area of Swaledale – we would pronounce it exactly as it’s spelled. However, the locals? They call it Swaddle!!! It’s almost like we don’t know how to speak English!
You may be tired of looking at these fields but us? Never!!!
Remember the hedgerows in Nidderdale that separated the fields? Well, it’s all stones here.
Miles and miles of old stone walls – dripping with charm ❤️
The sheep don’t mind sharing their fields with us.
Remote and sublimely pastoral.
Along with a few fun bridges to traverse.
The River Swale adds a bit of music to accompany us.
What a wonderful day in the Dales‼️
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