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Jonathan Smith

Long Preston, York, yorkshire dales

Walks Correspondent at Newsquest

Walks Correspondent at The Northern Echo

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  • Explore Fountains Abbey and the hidden wonders of Studley Park

    6 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Jonathan Smith

    Explore the historic Fountains Abbey and the scenic Studley Park near Ripon, North Yorkshire. This walk takes visitors through the impressive Abbey ruins, beautifully landscaped grounds, and expansive Studley Park (Image: Jonathan Smith) Studley Park is a fine area of parkland surrounding Fountains Abbey. This walk explores the Abbey ruins, the grounds, and also Studley Park. Fountains Abbey is just three miles west of Ripon, well signposted with a large car park.

  • Try this walk which will will take you through a stunning area with caves and moors

    2 weeks ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Jonathan Smith

    The geography is reflected by the limestone scars and caves whilst the history is shown with the excellent tour of the lead mines. There is some parking at the road end at the farmstead of Yarnbury, north of Grassington. From here follow the lane north for half a mile as it drops down towards a stream. Just before the stream take the footpath to your right that links the track with a second, mining track only 100 metres away. Climb towards the mine workings.

  • Country weekend walk: a short but delightful walk - with excellent cafe!

    2 weeks ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Jonathan Smith

    AUSTWICK is one of the most attractive villages in the Yorkshire Dales, and Feizor one of the finest hamlets with an excellent café. Between is a mix of farmland and lovely limestone scenery. The walk may be short but it's a delight. Park near the Game Cock in the village of Austwick, just off the A65 north of Settle.

  • Saltburn to Skinningrove: Climb a hill and enjoy one of the best coastal hikes

    3 weeks ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Jonathan Smith

    3 1/1 Head to the northern end of the Yorkshire Coast and enjoy an impressive section between Saltburn and Skinningrove. Unusually for a coastal hike, there is an impressive detour up Warsett Hill to complete a circular. Start the walk at Saltburn although it is perfectly possible to start at Skinningrove. Saltburn is a Victorian spa town which has retained many of its old features and still gives a feel of a bygone age.

  • Weekend walk: one of the best Dales walks near Grassington - route and map

    3 weeks ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Jonathan Smith

    2 1/1 Weekend country walk:  in Yarnbury and Grassington  THE heritage of the Yorkshire Dales is showcased perfectly on this walk over the moors from Yarnbury. The geography is reflected by the limestone scars and caves whilst the history is shown with the excellent tour of the lead mines. There is some parking at the road end at the farmstead of Yarnbury, north of Grassington. From here follow the lane north for half a mile as it drops down towards a stream.

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