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Open Gardens Day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swaleview.com/news/the-haywood-exhibition-2023-keld-resource-centre-26th-amp-27th-august monthly 0.5 2024-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/d09c8ca8-6416-4ddd-8e6b-208aec098ca8/Haywood+Exhibition+2023+at+Keld+Resource+Centre.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - The Haywood Exhibition 2023 - Keld Resource Centre - 26th & 27th August - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swaleview.com/news/bird-watching-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/8992f0ac-3e96-4517-9dac-b6fda30c941e/Blue+Tit+flying.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Blue Tit flying in Swaledale! Spotted and photographed near Low Row in 2023 The Blue Tit is one of over 80 birds you can spot in Swaledale Ok, so the Blue Tit isn’t the rarest of birds but it’s a lovely shot. Have a look through our list below - how many of these will you see while up in Swlaedale? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685621759038-5M6ZB13MBCQ44MA0BL0P/Big+beak+blue+tit.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Big beak Blue Tit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685625820094-B0PM9QCRO6US8WQTM0AJ/Great+Tit+being+ringed.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Great Tit being ringed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685625934543-S6928GVFSD5HMZB4Z761/Buzzard+after+ringing.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Buzzard post ringing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685626286470-71XDLKCPJ8C1ZIZLTAL3/House+Martin+nesting.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - House Martin nesting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685698252080-HUI0NW84OI5VD0BLM82H/Blue+Tit+flying.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Blue Tit flying https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685698258631-7OIHCAQWMQ19P0TCHHGZ/Goldfinch+eating+nuts.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Goldfinch eating in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1687357013044-V2QFA0OGVY0N8R45UUAV/Barn+Owl.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Barn Owl in June 6pm Low Row https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1687357245254-YSLHCQZVRVZ8TV74KDDF/Siskin.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Siskin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1687357247074-2EXPJAPCNNSDVBZBS5KL/Yorkshire+Dipper.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Yorkshire Dipper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1687683737645-S2UAGBL7RRDK1R127D6G/Little+Owl.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Little Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957442589-H00CY6I7E7EHUFA6HL76/image0.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Large Emerald Moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957634510-0FXI0URWSIUAEE7NNXFX/image12.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Eyed Hawk moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957634822-8B5I5BUODF6T1W3RKC8L/image10.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Barred Straw moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957636106-JP5VYOBXKYI1RCY1UB2K/image9.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Cinnabar moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957636022-0B17B0Y4UHTFFQ0T7IHR/image8.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Blood Vein moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957637505-RA0XBNL0MREITXNU0ICJ/image7.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Mint moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957637699-XKUN4R7HS1I7EUU04BJB/image3.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Lesser Swallow Prominent moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957638621-CJPJOVMIVC1GNE1KPIK4/image5.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Elephant Hawk moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957638897-MVFD8Y6GO0PNI6NR4MCA/image1+%281%29.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Elephant Hawk moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1685957639903-4VIZP3T9ANF82OHLS45Y/image2.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Birdwatching in Swaledale - Peppered Moth https://www.swaleview.com/news/insulating-an-aga monthly 0.5 2022-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/2de27ee1-8cd6-4b11-8721-9b3360324159/Aga+needing+a+clean.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Insulating an Aga - Does it work? - Dirty Aga! Clean Me! So this was the Aga after a fair bit of use since it’s last full clean two years ago. that roasting oven has seen some action! Love how the hot plate still looks pristine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/9eec951d-12bd-4cb3-b51a-53daec805037/Removing+the+Aga+vermiculite.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Insulating an Aga - Does it work? - Vermiculite being removed The hot plates exposed and Vermiculite being removed. This mostly involved an industrial strength vacuum cleaner as the majority of the vermiculite would be going back in. The top level ‘blanket‘ was also removed and replaced later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/2c657bb9-6bd0-4e0a-8742-1f0d7b157452/Clean+ceramic+3+oven+electric+Aga.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Insulating an Aga - Does it work? - Clean Aga! This is what a clean Aga looks like. won’t last long of course but that’s fair enough. Most of out guests are happy to use the Aga in some way or another and of course it does provide great background heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/2bd047f4-a74e-4271-ab9f-4000b25c14be/Temperature+and+Humidity+of+kitchen+pre+insulation+of+aga+November.png News and Events in Swaledale - Insulating an Aga - Does it work? - Kitchen temperature pre insulation of the Aga Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/5d95a2a0-4692-4b37-b591-b97943a67d3b/Temperature+and+Humidity+of+kitchen+post+insulation+of+aga+oven.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Insulating an Aga - Does it work? - Kitchen temperature after insulation of the Aga Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swaleview.com/news/ard-rock-enduro-bike-festival monthly 0.5 2022-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563123713592-OZ3M8SGF4WKSGQYS21WB/ard+rock+mountain+bike.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Ard Rock Enduro Bike Festival - 21 to 23 July 2023 All photos from www.ardrockenduro.co.uk https://www.swaleview.com/news/how-to-use-the-aga-your-guide-to-easy-cooking monthly 0.5 2022-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1628947173422-PBHJH66WFZ3LW0UWOYNQ/Kitchen+Aga+at+Swale+View.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to use the Aga - your quick guide to easy cooking! - Aga at Swale View Aga at Swale View cottage - traditional 3 oven cooker in our country kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562747983492-X4Q5COHSE3L2O0D0XSPI/aga+guide.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to use the Aga - your quick guide to easy cooking! Image courtesy of http://www.agaliving.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/af93ee2e-7a96-4c6c-aa2e-8f1cb99b7fdc/Aga+toasting+rack.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to use the Aga - your quick guide to easy cooking! - Make it stand out This is our Aga toasting rack which I can assure you in the right hands makes delightful toast! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1630748452729-OPHHC7FI5QZEDHMW8TCS/Aga+5+Oven+layout.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to use the Aga - your quick guide to easy cooking! - Make it stand out Aga 5 Oven door layout - image courtesy of tncook.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1630748376585-6O1TYPLKEICBMP1AHO62/Aga+4+Oven+layout.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to use the Aga - your quick guide to easy cooking! - Make it stand out Aga 4 Oven door layout - image courtesy of tncook.co.uk https://www.swaleview.com/news/aga-roasting-times monthly 0.5 2021-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/d8ffb038-bef5-442b-a87e-28b160481856/Christmas+roast+pots+and+pans.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to roast and carve a turkey cooked in an Aga - Make it stand out A small selection of the pots and pans including a Blake & Bull roasting tray for a Christmas roast at Swale View - note the shallow rail fitted baking tray for roast potatoes. We have a huge number of pots, pans, crockery and cutlery to make sure Christmas is fully catered for! Just add food! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/a6db5869-feb8-418e-af0b-8912ad553fbf/Chritsmas+Roast+Aga+Cooking.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - How to roast and carve a turkey cooked in an Aga - Make it stand out Aga, 3 Oven, all cleaned and ready for a Christmas Roast! https://www.swaleview.com/news/summer-lodge-tarn-walk monthly 0.5 2023-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1633960443915-OE4PN8KNJYEVMUSUXX4H/Haverdale+Beck+Waterfalls.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Summer Lodge Tarn walk - Haverdale Beck Always worth a quick look in to see how the waterfall at Haverdale Falls is doing. Despite some recent rain it is still pretty tame but still super pretty with the entrance through the gate covered in leaves both below and above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1633960851394-D6BZGO5JX3DCJV99XF6E/Summer+Lodge+track+with+Low+Row+in+the+distance.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Summer Lodge Tarn walk - Walking up the track from Summer Lodge It may not look very steep here, but it was! This was taken about 500 meters from Summer Lodge walking up the hill but looking back to Low Row in the distance. There was not a lot of wildlife higher up, some grouse, sheep and occasional rabbits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1633961306854-SR4TJ1I0QRFEVNE7Z4U1/Top+of+Summer+Lodge+Moor.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Summer Lodge Tarn walk - Summer Lodge Moor This was the view from on top of Summer Lodge Moor, about 500 meters from the Tarn. Looking back towards Low Row and Blades above it. Not the sunniest of days but still great visibility even so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1633961677582-K66X6S3NMCFQ8I76SKB8/Summer+Lodge+Tarn+2021.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Summer Lodge Tarn walk - Summer Lodge Tarn! After a short amble across the slightly boggy ground once off the main track here is Summer Lodge Tarn! It sits on top of the moor with great views all round. It about 200 meters in length and width - very ballpark estimations! It’s a bit boggy and wet at some of the edges, but not all the way around and you will find somewhere dry to sit for a wee break. https://www.swaleview.com/news/autumn-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717242719-80Q76L4FAZ9N0NQ9X34H/Barn+at+Muker+in+Swaledale.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717336271-KX49JMPMPDNPY8LLL952/Swale+View+Cottage+Swaledale+Yorkshire.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717362401-0IR97LIMAM48RU4HIH9I/German+Shephed+in+Swaledale+Yorkshire.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717528476-8XCF8WUW214WP1Q1TB7Q/Skye+in+the+River+Swale%2C+Yorkshire.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717679489-B10O2QMZY9POATP9C2AM/Fremington%2C+Swaledale%2C+Yorkshire.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717782397-0F1BYPTDAOFJ288DCLY6/Keld%2C+Swaledale%2C+Yorkshire%2C+Autumn.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603717911509-ON7NTT8L1OUM6UKVNMR8/Alpaca+trek%2C+low+row%2C+swaledale%2C+yorkshire.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1603718005211-P4ZMZUYW7JQ0AYZMDQ5R/Kitchen%2C+aga%2C+low+row%2C+cottage+swale+view%2C+swaledale.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Autumn in Swaledale https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-june-in-swaledale-new monthly 0.5 2021-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587995781388-Y6LU9ZERMB46WTM60KCX/Swaledale+Sheep+and+Lambs.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - What is on in Swaledale in June? - Watch the lambs in the fields While lambing season can start as early as November in some parts of the country it is usually a bit later than that in Swaledale and North Yorkshire. Lambs start appearing in March and can continue for a few weeks into May. So have a look in the fields as the lambs are typically out with their Yow mother and they are just great to listen to and watch them as they gambol about full of the joys of spring. If that sounds a little poetic just watch them. They really do gambol! Please do keep your dogs under control and ideally on a lead anywhere near the sheep at this time of year as they can easily abort if stressed. As you can see from this photo taken a few years ago I was a fair distance away to gibe the Yow and lamb their own space and not feel threatened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587997947304-9EDW1FL8I0XNWU5GFEKH/Swale+Trail+Ducks.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - What is on in Swaledale in June? - Swale Trail Bike Ride or Walk At Swale View we are well positioned to get easy access to the Swale Trail at roughly the mid way point, the trail which notionally runs from Reeth to Keld and can be used by walkers, cyclists, horse riders and sometimes by motorbikes, but not that often. It is a very family friendly with generally easy climbs, good condition tracks and roads, but there are occasional places particularly when it is wet that can be challenging. The photo alongside this shows the section of the trail between Crackpot and Gunnerside and is indicative of the surface you will find. Can’t always promise the very quacky ducks and ducklings we had on this day! A very good guide is available here from the YDNP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1588067969898-8A41SS2RRSGZYDNZYE11/East+Gill+Force.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - What is on in Swaledale in June? - Waterfalls Walks There are of course many famous waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales such as Aysgarth Falls, Hardraw Force, Aysgill Force, Kidson Force and Janets Foss. But locally to Swale View and ‘easy’ reach with a bike ride or a very short car journey there are a few worth looking at. There is a nice walk from Muker that takes in the four waterfalls in and around Keld of Catrake Force, East Gill Force, Kidson Force and Wain Wath Force. While all are relatively easy to find on the map access can be a bit tricky so read the information in the links above! You will be fine but just take care! Link to map here. 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Click on the map above or here for a map and directions. https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-may-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2020-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587995781388-Y6LU9ZERMB46WTM60KCX/Swaledale+Sheep+and+Lambs.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in May in Swaledale - Watch the lambs in the fields While lambing season can start as early as November in some parts of the country it is usually a bit later than that in Swaledale and North Yorkshire. Lambs start appearing in March and can continue for a few weeks into May. So have a look in the fields as the lambs are typically out with their Yow mother and they are just great to listen to and watch them as they gambol about full of the joys of spring. If that sounds a little poetic just watch them. They really do gambol! Please do keep your dogs under control and ideally on a lead anywhere near the sheep at this time of year as they can easily abort if stressed. As you can see from this photo taken a few years ago I was a fair distance away to gibe the Yow and lamb their own space and not feel threatened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587997947304-9EDW1FL8I0XNWU5GFEKH/Swale+Trail+Ducks.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in May in Swaledale - Swale Trail Bike Ride or Walk At Swale View we are well positioned to get easy access to the Swale Trail at roughly the mid way point, the trail which notionally runs from Reeth to Keld and can be used by walkers, cyclists, horse riders and sometimes by motorbikes, but not that often. It is a very family friendly with generally easy climbs, good condition tracks and roads, but there are occasional places particularly when it is wet that can be challenging. The photo alongside this shows the section of the trail between Crackpot and Gunnerside and is indicative of the surface you will find. Can’t always promise the very quacky ducks and ducklings we had on this day! A very good guide is available here from the YDNP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1588067969898-8A41SS2RRSGZYDNZYE11/East+Gill+Force.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in May in Swaledale - Waterfalls Walks There are of course many famous waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales such as Aysgarth Falls, Hardraw Force, Aysgill Force, Kidson Force and Janets Foss. But locally to Swale View and ‘easy’ reach with a bike ride or a very short car journey there are a few worth looking at. There is a nice walk from Muker that takes in the four waterfalls in and around Keld of Catrake Force, East Gill Force, Kidson Force and Wain Wath Force. While all are relatively easy to find on the map access can be a bit tricky so read the information in the links above! You will be fine but just take care! Link to map here. Image courtesy of myyorkshiredales.co.uk https://www.swaleview.com/news/swaledale-bridges monthly 0.5 2022-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587815207276-WHT3M699EW6EWL0MQ67O/surrender+bridge+in+snow.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Surrender Bridge I have been across Surrender Bridge so many times both walking and driving. And of course under it as well! Going over the relatively quiet and interestingly named Mill Gill Old Gang Beck there are some good walks to be taken from here including the Surrender Bridge Circular. Why is it called Surrender Bridge? Well a couple of theories abound one that there was once a Surrender Mine there or that mine workers carrying wares had to surrender a toll before crossing. Either of these sound plausible. Walk options: Great Pinseat from Surrender Bridge Gunnerside, Old Gang Mills, Surrender Bridge and Swaledale Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SD 98857 99896 Link here: Surrender Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587820030155-8OIWRVUX83YD9FMU8MFN/Ivelet+Bridge+Gunnerside+Swaledale.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Ivelet Bridge - Gunnerside Probably one of the most iconic of the Swaledale Bridges Ivelet bridge is a lovely single span, single carriageway Grade 2 listed bridge dating from the 16th century and has the very interesting ‘coffin’ stone set on the North side of the bridge for pallbearers to rest the coffin on. as they made their way from Muker to Grinton. That’s a fair old hike even without a coffin! The bridge crosses the River Swale near the hamlet of Ivelet. Its a nice walk/drive from Gunnerside to the bridge and in fact there is another wee bridge you cross as well. The bad news is the bridge is haunted by the headless black dog. Supposedly it runs silently across the bridge and into the Swale and is a portent of death. So that’s nice. Walk options: Ivelet Bridge from Muker Coast to Coast access to Ivelet bridge Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SD 93307 97804 Link here: Ivelet Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587821397681-51GHOLKITZ3YWDYRRSTQ/Isles+Bridge+Crackpot+Low+Row+Reeth+Swaledale.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Isles Bridge - Low Row & Crackpot Located about 5 minutes walk from Swale View Isles bridge is a beauty! Crossing over the River Swale you can take a walk along the western side to Gunnerside or go East towards Reeth or pop over it to join the Swale Trail about 500 meters along the road.. The river rises really fast and often immediately after rainfall the stepping stones you see in the photo are covered so access to the Gunnerside walk means you need to navigate via the upper road. Walk options: Isles Bridge to Gunnerside Reeth - River Swale - Healaugh - Isles Bridge Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SD 97725 97476 Link here: Isles Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587822638651-VEMNN1AILHXV3X9B5TJF/Reeth+Suspension+Bridge+Swaledale+Swing+Bridge.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Reeth Suspension Bridge - Reeth Originally built in the 1920’s it was rebuilt in 2002 after being washed away; the Reeth suspension bridge is a pedestrian, and dog, bridge crossing the River Swale just outside of Reeth. It can be accessed also via a walk from Grinton on the South side and also connects with the Swale Trail that was as well. Can be a bit bouncy if you get your timing right and my dog occasionally speeds up as it makes her a tad unsure as to what is going on. Currently, March 2022, a diversion is in place on the North side due to erosion on the way to Reeth so you now get diverted back towards Healaugh for about 200 meters before you head back towards Reeth. Walk options: Reeth, Grinton and Low Fremington Reeth bridge Circuit Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SE 03188 98916 Link here: Isles Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587824070036-PVXH7B598XS0ASGZA1XP/Reeth+Bridge+Reeth+Swaledale.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Reeth Bridge - Reeth For me Reeth bridge always tells me I am only a couple of miles and a few minutes away from being back at Swale View. And as Reeth was the first place I stayed in visiting the Yorkshire Dales its always a happy reminder of that first time I stayed in Reeth. As you can see there is a nice wee spot for the dog to get in the river and there is a bench and table to sit at as well to rest up or have a picnic. Built in the 18th Century it is a Grade 2 listed structure and has 3 segmental arches separated by cutwaters forming passing places on the road - never knew what they were called so that’s interesting! Walk options: (there are loads but here are a couple) Reeth River Walk Around Reeth Circuit Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SE 03188 98916 Link here: Reeth Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1587825194799-UMG8XSV6NTQYWAV7E8UW/Arkle+Beck+Bridge+Arkengarthdale+Reeth+Swaledale.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Bridges - Yorkshire Dales Finest Bridges - Arkle Beck Bridge - Arkengarthdale Not sure if that is an official name as it’s a wee bridge I happened across while doing a walk one day from Fremington, beyond Reeth towards Langthwaite below Fremington Edge and back again. It’s a cracking wee timber slatted bridge and a really nice spot to stop and have a drink and bite to eat and for the dogs to have a dip. Really is one of my favourites on a sunny day. Walk options: From Reeth to bridge circular Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: NZ 02768 00831 Link here: Arkle Beck Bridge https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-april-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2020-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585496551280-XEX4XWF58STAKCBWK9YQ/amanda+owen+and+lamb.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - The Yorkshire Shepherdess I am sure you are all aware of Amanda Owen and her amazing family. They are based about 12 miles away from Low Row up just beyond Keld. She publishes lots of videos and photos of their lives daily and I always take a sneak peek to get a feel for the incoming weather when I am not in Swale View. Website: yorkshireshepherdess.com Instagram: instagram.com/yorkshireshepherdess Twitter: twitter.com/AmandaOwen8 Image source: yorkshireshepherdess.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585493234883-7QWSKOV2XKV8DXQ9O36Z/swaledale+mountian+rescue+team.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team By staying at home you can free up their time so please bear in mind if you are local and out to stick to well known paths. Not the time for off piste activities. They have regular updates on their Facebook page. And occasional quizzes and of course incident reports. Lets keep those to zero! 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Facebook: facebook.com/Swaledale-Snaps-466428027499820 Instagram: instagram.com/swaledalesnaps Image source: instagram.com/swaledalesnaps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585494953371-BW8ZM7ZBLWG8N5ONR7HC/life+in+swaledale.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - Life In Swaledale Follow the farming life and adventures of @jenni_hall_19 in Swaledale If farming photos of land, stock, dogs, sheep, more sheep, geese, hens, cattle, puppies and wildlife then this is a smashing we Insta account. Instagram: instagram.com/life_in_swaledale/ Image source: instagram.com/life_in_swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585496340300-XB24JHO5U5T5OZQB5U76/swaledale+webcam.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - Swaledale Webcam For the latest view check out the latest images from the webcam and this is one for Low Row - how cool is that! Updated many times daily you get a nice view across the valley to give you a real flavour of the weather, which as we all know can be somewhat changeable! Website: swaledaleyorkshire.com/images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585494145014-NUPLWOWDRF2DFIKEVJG1/muddy+boots+walking+holidays.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - Muddy Boots Walking Holidays Once we are back to whatever normal is MBWH will arrange walks in and around the Yorkshire Dales. In the meantime they have some nice photos on their Instagram account. Website: muddybootswalkingholidays.com/ Facebook: instagram.com/muddybootswalkingholidays Image source: instagram.com/muddybootswalkingholidays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1586245820896-QP3J27KIU3K3XU93UL6V/yorkshire+dales+national+park.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in April in Swaledale - Yorkshire Dales National Park Keeping us all entertained with daily pictures from around the National park. Facebook is your best bet to get your daily fill! Facebook: facebook.com/yorkshiredales/ Website: yorkshiredales.org.uk/ Image source: yorkshiredales.org.uk/ https://www.swaleview.com/news/local-shops monthly 0.5 2020-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585412694157-I3JJ6J3VTD5LR2JTZXGD/barn+craft.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Barn Craft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585412694573-ZGUL3OBCP6YNYJEXAE57/quirkycows.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Quirky Cows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585412695332-7O5D2O42IQUIOUUEDRFF/inspired+chocolate.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Inspired Chocolate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585412695102-FC2ABR59NA18PXI3LOJT/wensleydale+creamery.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Wensleydale Creamery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585322003941-N5FAI61FK8B0HFOWZB18/swaledale+cheese+company.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Swaledale Cheese Company Buy here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585388356873-YAWCYNJRZ4056L5YZLJ6/richmond+brewing+company.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Richmond Brewing Company Buy here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585388091994-V0QU32AAXIZHJHKMGLYN/scenic+gallery.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - Scenic Gallery Buy here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1585322234924-6GOR8OJTJT1GRF9ZSILL/little+yorkshire+candle+company.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Support Local Shops and Businesses - The Little Yorkshire Candle Company Buy here https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-march-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2020-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1582742882809-K6RTHAHG6NWGAZ8RO7M1/nancykerrandjamesfagan.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in March in Swaledale - Nancy Kerr & James Fagan *POSTPONED* Fill your boots with some lovely folk music from this talented duo Friday 20 March - 8pm start Reeth Memorial Hall Image source: https://alanbearmanmusic.co.uk/ https://www.swaleview.com/news/swaledale-festival monthly 0.5 2020-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1581091585968-HAR2CM2VNCM8RG2Y7XVQ/Swaledale+Festival+performance.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Swaledale Festival Swaledale Festival event 2019 - image source www.swalefest.org https://www.swaleview.com/news/top-ten-lists-of-instagram-for-the-yorkshire-dales-national-park monthly 0.5 2020-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580402494481-TZNO6LJA9DL9WSHQ2J3M/toptendales.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Dales Top Ten List The musician in me (it’s a small part) likes the fact that Wharfedale (speakers!) and Coverdale (David) are next to each other - think Whitesnake from the 80’s! Got to say I dont know a huge amount about the Lune Valley area as it is right on the periphery of the YDNP so will need to get over there for a look see. Swaledale bangs in at number three and I am confident with some excessive instagramming I will get them into position #2 this time next week. Off the chart is a favourite area, Arkengarthdale ranked at #11, but it’s pretty small and not massively populated but its a smashing area so I would recommend going and have a look, and take some photos! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580402183560-L6RGN8D6LCW6838V5Z1J/toptenwaterfalls.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Waterfalls Top Ten List Alright Aysgarth, we see you with your film location but what about the other waterfalls? So many good ones and there you are hogging the limelight! Gaping Gill is on my list of waterfalls to see as is Hull Pot. I keep meaning to get to them but somehow get distracted by the dog pulling me in various directions. Let’s be honest, when it has been raining they are much better so if you can time your visit post a heavy rain burst its well worth doing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580402560562-NI0R30U9XU97WH54SNBZ/toptenwalks.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Walks Top Ten List Just thinking about this there are multiple ‘three peaks’ walks so I really should remove them. But life’s too short and it’s only a fun list. So #1 should be Malham Cove, but it’s good to see Whernside getting plenty of action. Never been to the White Scar Caves although I have driven past them often. Need to take a time out to pop in at some stage soon. Semer water is great, lovely walk around the edge, nice wee preserved church ruins and if it’s a hot day pop in for a swim! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580404810396-V5M913M3P5RFOCN2PCDL/toptenpointsofinterest.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Points of Interest Top Ten List A bit of mixture which is nice to see in the Points Of Interest list. From Castles, to Abbeys, Entertainment venues, amazing structural engineering achievements and of course the wonderful Black Sheep Brewery. Mmmmm, beer. Fair to say Bolton Abbey is photogenic but so is Bolton Castle but not garenering nearly as many hashtags as the Abbeys. A challenge to you fair Castles - get more photos taken! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580404354357-LJ1JT330NPJP65UB5WYJ/toptenvillages.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Village Top Ten List How come Kirkby Lonsdale is so popular? Right on the edge of the YDNP. I would have thought Hawes and Grassington would have been above them, but what do I know? Nothing it would appear. And I would have also presumned, wrongly, Reeth would have been a little higher up the list as so many walkers go there. Probably too busy walking to take many Insta photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580405321842-VNR7JGF5GUZT1FZB5D9C/toptenmuseumsandattractions.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Attractions Top Ten List I popped into the Court Yard Dairy just before Christmas and it was super busy. Fair do’s. I should have thought it through. But next time I am over that way I am definitely going in and bagging up a load of cheese. They also have a wine shop which is worth a look as well. One of my mates is really into his Signal Boxes so he will be gutted to see it only has one engagement. I feel I have not done this category justice, I will revisit this category later this year and check out some more museums and attractions and see how they are doing. I missed out the ‘Ard Rock event! What an idiot - next time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580402806855-5KC62NXM181CB8220E33/toptencountryfairs.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Country Fairs Top Ten List Hotly contested it’s all up for grabs and I feel a concerted effort could lift the Reeth Show and Wensleydale Show into the top three. I was surprised at the relatively small numbers in this category. No other insight than that! When I was growing up we would always take photo’s and cine film of the events, to be looked at on a big screen at home when there was not a lot else to do! https://www.swaleview.com/news/instagram-inspired-visit-around-the-yorkshire-dales-national-park monthly 0.5 2020-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234482800-4MTZNFZX68W1PAIWDC0S/topthreedales.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Dales winner is: Wensleydale There are lots of Dales in the Yorkshire Dales National Park; 17 at least. So lots to choose from and they all have their own personality so while these three were the most popular, according to their instagram hashtags, go and visit them all. Image Source: instagram.com/uk.shots/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234519952-YCQ5028PDF4TM3E6NT31/topthreewaterfalls.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Waterfalls winner is: Aysgarth Falls Again, loads of fantastic waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are plenty to choose from, many you can swim in, just be careful though. I do love the Aysgarth Falls though! Image Source: instagram.com/steveniceton.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580316106420-68OKNFJM2K9Z47H9OKIQ/topthreewalks.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Walks winner is: Three Peaks I was actually surprised by this. I though the Pennine Way would have won but not even close. Can’t wait to finally do the Three Peaks Challenge in 2020! Image Source: instagram.com/creativecoeliac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234577241-8SDUDTCKINC2OADH3RHZ/topthreepointsofinterest.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - Points of Interest winner is: Bolton Abbey There are lots of historical building,s castles, breweries and gardens but Bolton Abbey is in a league of its own! Image Source: instagram.com/helsbelsphoto/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234599179-F21VGFRVZN6J3XR01NCU/topthreevillages.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Villages winner is: Malham Ok, not too surprising as Malham has a triple whammy of the Cove, Tarn and pretty village And who hasn’t taken a shot atop the limestone feature? Image Source: instagram.com/maggie_outdoors/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234631984-GEBBJ9SW7KEMXQGJ8BWS/topthreeattractions.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Attractions winner is: Farfield Mill I dont know a lot about Farfield Mill but it looks great and definitely worth a visit. Anywhere that sells art and promotes books is fine by me. And there is a tearoom so that’s good! Image Source: instagram.com/wildflower_weaver/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1580234648564-9WWXA3WL8RM66326PW8S/topthreecountryfairs.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Instagram inspired visit around the Yorkshire Dales National Park - The Country Fairs winner is: Malham Show Pretty close run thing, next year Kilnsey! I was hoping my local fair would win so I am going to be taking a million photos at the Reeth Show (current rank 5th) this year! Still, well done to the Malham Show. Image Source: instagram.com/westmoorhousefarm/ https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-february monthly 0.5 2020-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1579607748204-0DPFVWX47PAB7YX8CVUY/moonlighridedarkskies.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN FEBRUARY - Moonlight ride & stargazing No riding experience necessary so what is stopping you? https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-january monthly 0.5 2021-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1578158823916-NUZLOME64VKEX7G04CRL/ribbleheadandstars.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN JANUARY - Keep your eyes upwards! More info next month on the Dark Skies project. But in the meantime take a safe look upwards and se how many stars you can see! Image courtesy of darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1578160679852-W3ALVHI7DSVPR743BOTE/tanhillweddingshowcase.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN JANUARY - Tan Hill Inn Wedding Showcase Pop along to the UK’s highest pub and see what they can do for your wedding? What a fun idea, were I the marrying type this would be right up my street! https://www.swaleview.com/news/my-first-year-in-swaledale-at-swale-view-cottage monthly 0.5 2020-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1577640957978-X6JS17WH062OWAPCVOF5/lowrownocar.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - My first year in Swaledale at Swale View Cottage - Swale View in the background Oct the 2nd 2018, I didn’t know it when I took this shot but I had a viewing later that morning that Low Row and Swale View were in the background. I took a drive over to Hawes and was just pottering around enjoying the views and decided to stop to take a couple of photos, it was a lovely day as you can see. So if you zoom in super closely you will see Sale View, I think, poking its head out among the trees. Little did I know that I would soon be viewing and bidding on the house a couple of miles away across the valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1575136946929-XDJXANLUDJI5ACXR4C1L/swaleview+frist+photo.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - My first year in Swaledale at Swale View Cottage - First photo of Swale View This was taken in December when I came for a second visit to do some measuring up and see exactly what I had committed to buying. Fortunately all was as I remembered it from my initial view in October so it was all systems go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1575137584629-P6ZGHRHQ56V7CJF0J6WK/image-asset.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - My first year in Swaledale at Swale View Cottage - I own Swale View! March the 8th, a bit chilly, it snowed the day after, I drove up from London and only found out about an hour away the owners sale (I actually viewed the house they bought but my car got stuck halfway up the drive) had only just gone through but fortunately they had moved most things out already. I was staying in Fremington over the weekend to allow me time to move a few things in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1577641868242-BLSCW9M3P1071V2S2CZ4/allrooms.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - My first year in Swaledale at Swale View Cottage - Rooms when I took over the house The house generally was in good order but you always want to make a few changes so the first thing I did was paint all of the internal rooms (wee bedroom not done yet, will be early in 2o2o!) in order to lighten up the feel of the house. I also added in some new lights, more to come particularly in the living room and kitchen, new smoke alarms wired in and carbon monoxide detectors installed. I may also change the flooring in the kitchen, hall and living room at some stage but they are good just now. Again, more of a personal taste thing than anything else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1577642872962-AR2GA53ZLP4A3D9MSTUX/image-asset.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - My first year in Swaledale at Swale View Cottage - Painting under way As always I was supervised by Skye the dog as I painted all of the rooms, fascinating stuff I am sure but actually rewarding for me and the dog seemed happy with the results! The paint is washable, allegedly, so any errant muddy tail swipes will be able to wiped off. https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-december-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2019-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1575117699025-D3CK2400L9J6G32BIGYB/softandsmellycheese.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN DECEMBER - The Courtyard Dairy Well worth a visit in person or order online for a smashing selection of the very best cheeses. Cheesemonger of the year award winner. So there! Get your Christmas orders in now! Free delivery over £55, so get together with a few friends so you can save on costs and share the cheese. Mmmmm, cheese. Image courtesy of The Courtyard Dairy. https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-november monthly 0.5 2019-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1572436538771-PXV8S3HW6LGAUFYULBDJ/fireworks.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN NOVEMBER Fireworks on Reeth Green at 7pm on the 5th of November. Image courtesy of Reeth Memorial Hall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1572597299417-BPM08NNC5JV2I5VDFR87/Two+Dales+Bakery+Chistmas.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN NOVEMBER - Two Dales Bakery Christmas Event On November 17th from 11am to 2pm there is an opportunity to taste and order your Christmas goodies. Well worth popping into Reeth for and grabbing a tea or coffee in the cafe while you are there. https://www.swaleview.com/news/news-update-from-swale-view monthly 0.5 2019-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1572028918553-G0GP0GYQM5VSXCGKFME2/living+room+fire.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - News update from Swale View - Fire burning brightly Do get the multi fuel burner going, we have loads of coal available for you and you can get logs in Reeth (at the petrol garage) or Leyburn, they look pretty but aren’t as effective! https://www.swaleview.com/news/reeth-and-district-gazette monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1571927803146-QA82D9R1EKT3W82HOZFO/reeth+and+district+gazette.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Reeth and District Gazette Image taken from Octobers Gazette available online here https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-october monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1569433158024-V45OGTWBWVDSD4VGTSHP/crackpot+falls.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN OCTOBER - Crackpot Falls Closest waterfalls to Swale View in Low Row. Nowt dramatic unless it has been raining in which case it’s nuts! Be careful when walking close by, it can be a bit slippy but as long as you watch where you are going you will be fine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1569433416315-P678Q823E19M8YN9YLU1/waterfall.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN OCTOBER - So embarrassed, can’t remember the name of this waterfall! Let me know which one it is! I know its local!! Been there a few times with mates and the dog on various walks. Well, at least it will be a surprise next time I go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1569434436865-W4MIOS53G16TY4XBSQRS/Nuns+Steps+Marrick+Priory.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN OCTOBER - Nuns Steps at Marrick Priory Check out the Fremington to Marrick walk on our site. Its easyish and will only take about 1 hour 20 minutes tops. Dog friendly as well. The image? Well that was the view walking up the Nuns Steps from Marrick Priory as there was a large fallen tree across the path but was easily passed. Probably gone by now as this was in October 2018. https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-september monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566657923265-7HL7VKXGCCA1OA59QURX/moorcock+show+2019.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN SEPTEMBER Moorcock Show 2019 Image courtesy of moorcockshow.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566640859685-P76IQTJS65QJQA9LUX12/muker+show+2019.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN SEPTEMBER Muker Show 2019 Image courtesy of mukershow.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1566658103146-GZ8ZDL82VE4TYLYGSFOH/nidderdale+show.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - THINGS TO DO IN SWALEDALE IN SEPTEMBER Old shot of the Nidderdale Show courtesy of nidderdaleshow.co.uk https://www.swaleview.com/news/yorkshire-dales-cheese-festival monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1565711927019-Q52IE3BTWMSUKUSTA7S2/smoked+wensleydale+cheese.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2019 Bought earlier this year and it was delicious! (sorry in wrapper, only photo I had of it!) https://www.swaleview.com/news/road-world-championships-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1565091822332-UCFX3321HIEZC7A0D75G/cycling+2019.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Road World Championships 2019 - Yorkshire All images courtesy of https://worlds.yorkshire.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1565090342258-DYATKB2QM8FYKHJXW877/road+race+times.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Road World Championships 2019 - Yorkshire Info from https://worlds.yorkshire.com/the-races/men-elite-road-race/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1565091095896-RATF1P136OQ8WB8XY6XR/womens+road+race.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Road World Championships 2019 - Yorkshire Women Elite Road Race - 28 Sep 2019 Image courtesy of https://worlds.yorkshire.com https://www.swaleview.com/news/floods-in-reeth-grinton-and-leyburn monthly 0.5 2019-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1564568033867-LV8FPN5KZVI7WULE3VDZ/grinton+bridge.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Floods in Reeth, Grinton and Leyburn Grinton Bridge flooded. Photo courtesy of @GullwingPhoto https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-swaledale-in-august monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563966306082-PSJNW37LB9WTHFJMRWM7/reeth+show.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in Swaledale in August Photo credit from www.reethshow.co.uk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563969213326-H0OM0MF4NB5Y4WFZM0NP/old+gang+mills.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Things to do in Swaledale in August Old Gang Mines at Surrender Bridge https://www.swaleview.com/news/flowers-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563733122559-37M4LNBQ4E96O2BB7HUU/pink+flowers.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale - Pink Flowers I know, pretty rubbish, but they are pink and pretty sure they are flowers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563733580195-EJCLEWB5FRZGNTHRJFZ5/yellow+flower+head.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Yes, another one I don’t know but is very yellow! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563733976561-1COQZXJPCKQXIV1MXU4U/pink+thistle.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Ok, I am pretty sure this is a thistle, and pink ‘un at that . Or purple. Point is I think I know what it is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563734547844-X2V8QHDO4GD1J9K4Z7PJ/yellow+flowers.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Yup, no idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563734781698-I5E481RE9LZNYVR9LLO8/delicate+blue+flower.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale This was a really delicate wee flower, there were bees but never work with animals and children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563734981734-0525PN5OM9E0Q8JE86AY/image-asset.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563735065471-MLRZNVFSVWHRUZE7CKCI/foxglove.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Ok, foxglove, we have these by the house so be careful but they are so lovely to look at and go through so many colour changes as they mature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563735171225-55T3SW3N3AQQPB4OM4BN/image-asset.jpeg News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Elderflower, takes me back to living in Somerset and homemade wine. Mmmm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563735300450-09TE2OQOP8AA27J1M7OV/raspberrie.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Not a flower, but raspberries. I’ll be back, hopefully, in a few weeks and pick these bad boys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563735406892-42X7I1LFZ3XIBCZHW8CJ/purple+flowers+and+dog.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Flowers in Swaledale Got to get the dog in, but she was distracted by the ducks so not a great shot. Purple flowers in there somewhere. https://www.swaleview.com/news/top-ten-unusual-things-to-look-out-for-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1563814411682-L992ZCAXPA21BTE35X0V/rainbow+in+swaledale.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - Top ten unusual things to look out for in Swaledale One of many rainbows over Swaledale, this was up by Marrick Priory. https://www.swaleview.com/news/kettlewell-scarecrow-festival monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://www.swaleview.com/news/what-kitchen-equipment-does-swale-view-have monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://www.swaleview.com/news/what-is-the-best-time-of-year-to-visit-swaledale monthly 0.5 2019-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562953060445-78WFW3YV1F0N8PFD812D/winter.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - What is the best time of year to visit Swaledale? Winter is coming… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562953311719-ZVZZE8BDMM9WFIC70IV6/spring.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - What is the best time of year to visit Swaledale? Can you see the lambs? Sorry, will get a photo next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562953530149-FFYG0DJQ154F4KF77SRW/summer.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - What is the best time of year to visit Swaledale? Summer in Gunnerside Gill, cracking walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562954436133-DT0RRR56A1YYXT5708EI/autumn+leaves.JPG News and Events in Swaledale - What is the best time of year to visit Swaledale? Skye loving the Autumnal leaves! https://www.swaleview.com/news/where-to-have-a-picnic-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2021-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cffb3242401b900014076b4/1562856553750-PDO5J0HUQTVDFNX58IML/IMG_20180929_100849.jpg News and Events in Swaledale - Where are the best places to have a Picnic in Swaledale? https://www.swaleview.com/news/quirky-shops-in-yorkhsire-dales monthly 0.5 2021-11-25 https://www.swaleview.com/news/things-to-do-in-july-in-swaledale monthly 0.5 2019-10-24