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RE: Which nation park to choose? :)

by Herbie47 11 April 2012

I would pick the dales, go to Swaledale, assuming you have a car then into Wenslaedale then Wharfedale, have lunch in a pub then back…
RE: Which nation park to choose? :)

by mike9 11 April 2012

Agree with #3 but would add that an alternative would be to go by bus from York to Helmsley. You may find http://www.northyorkstravel.info/r…
RE: England Ireland Scotland 4 days each Place... Best 4 places to go?

by mike9 19 March 2012

Having just flown back to England from the US on a 9 1/2 hour flight last Friday / Saturday I am reminded of the debilitating effects…
RE: 5 weeks in England & Scotland with family

by geeg 16 February 2012

In Yorkshire, somewhere in the southern part of the Dales just north of Skipton could work for you - you'd be able to access lovely spots…
RE: Escaping the London Olympics 2012

by lynnekeys 14 February 2012

Never been to Skipton .... ummmm. Seems I'm being hedged in more and more and may have to be in London. My brother has gone back to Oz…
RE: UK in 9 days - Ideas, comments, criticisms please!

by daisy19 31 January 2012

Yes you don't want to travel to Lincoln via Ely! I would recommend going to York its self as its a Beautiful town. You won't be disappointe…
Re: Escaping the London Olympics 2012

by agi_pl 27 January 2012

What bout Yorkshire Dales... like Skipton. Not to hot and not to cold. You won't need a guide (well maybe just a walking one) and definitel…
RE: Best places to work in England

by callippo 21 January 2012

only look for jobs in towns that have two words in their name. Shepton Mallet is fine, but not Skipton. Ditto Milton Keynes, but not Maidsto…
RE: UK trip including Olympics August 2012

by crazydmac 30 December 2011

Have a look at staying in Leeds. It has fantastic nightlife and is a very friendly city to be in and I've always found accomodation to…
RE: My lodger is about to leave the house ...

by go_2 30 October 2011

His sister has just phoned me. The police gave her my number. But I'm appalled at the way she was informed. The policeman here said they…
RE: good eats in Skipton

by battybilly 05 October 2011

So much of it nowadays - even from some the regulars too.
RE: good eats in Skipton

by Voyager_2002 05 October 2011

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good eats in Skipton

by micenkova 05 October 2011

We were travelling in Yorkshire last week, and our last weekend we were staying at a Farmstay near Skipton. We found a GREAT restaurant,…
RE: Driving around uk

by mike9 01 August 2011

Day 2 Cambridge - York in a campervan non stop would be about 4 hours. Add a couple of hours for Sherwood Forest (assuming you just visit…
RE: Day Trip from Leeds

by megaera 26 July 2011

There aren't many trains, so it isn't simple to visit lots of stations. Two will be the most you can do, ff you catch the 16.18 (not 16.22)…
RE: 3 Days in UK

by megaera 05 July 2011

It could rain anywhere, to be honest. Possibly a tad more likely here - in the Lakes - than elsewhere. The east is normally drier than…
RE: York and Yorkshire

by raincoat 23 June 2011

Hi herbie - Probably something rural (but not tiny), a market town would be good, very historic and quaint, cobblestone streets, some…
RE: York and Yorkshire

by Herbie47 22 June 2011

York is a very touristy place and quite expensive. North Yorkshire is a large county, mainly rural. Yorkshire Dales are very pleasant…
Re: Introduction and off to the UK!

by cl32 26 April 2011

Dave - Where to start your adventure is dependant on whether you need to look for a job as soon as you get here......or whether you…
RE: Australia's old railway stations..

by trainsextreme 12 April 2011

Sadly only the line to Warrnambool still operates for passengers, and Ararat to Portland for, mainly wheat. All those other lines, Timboon,…
RE: Help - UK (England) & Wales Wanna'Be

by christopherneill 06 February 2011

Right. You could compromise and do a bit of Wales. DO read the book I referenced, it is a worth while guide on Arthur !!!! http://www.meg…
RE: Help - UK (England) & Wales Wanna'Be

by christopherneill 05 February 2011

Actually Cardiff is an interesting city in parts. The castle looks splendid and Castell Goch is a nice visit too, although it is a victorian…
Re: Good Base in Yorkshire Dales w/o a car

by mike9 04 January 2011

You can reach Skipton and Harrogate by train, and Skipton is also a stop on the well-known very scenic route from Leeds known as the Settle…
Good Base in Yorkshire Dales w/o a car

by pmcclure72 04 January 2011

Hi All, I am planning on exploring the Yorkshire Dales this October for a few days and I am wondering what town is a good base for someon…
RE: The North of England.

by megaera 11 November 2010

Okay, sprogless days out in addition to #7. Malham Cove, walk round to Janet's Foss and Gordale scar. Maybe onto Skipton and wander about…