The gothic Ripon Cathedral dates from the 7th century founded by Scottish monks in 662 but refounded as a Benedictine monastery in 672. Previously Ripon Minster, it became a cathedral …
Bedale is a thriving market town centred round a cobbled, Georgian square. It still continues its 750 year tradition of holding its market on a Tuesday. As it is on …
Hackfall Wood is managed and has been restored by the Woodland Trust. It's a wonderful place to explore with waterfalls, dense woodland trails, a stream and river and several grottos, …
The River Ure in Yorkshire is about 74 miles (119 km) long from its source to where it joins the River Ouse. It starts near Ure Head on Abbotside Common …
A very impressive building. This is actually a hotel and very dearly priced, I am sure! The estate is a 20,000-acre one and one of the largest privately owned estates …
The fountain pond in Hackfall Forest is well worth finding. The fountain works from a hand pump that you must pressurize yourself. There is an information board and example of …
Mowbray Castle is a mock ruin. It was built in the mid 1700s as a feature within the picturesque woodland. It was probably designed as a folly to be viewed from a distance.
Kirkgate is a narrow, winding street that has always been of great importance in the life and history of Ripon as it is the main thoroughfare between the Market Place and the Cathedral