Yorkshire is the largest historic county in England, in the north of the country, famous for its landscapes, cities, and strong identity.
Nickname: God’s Own County
Historic divisions: North, West, and East Riding of Yorkshire (plus the City of York)
Population: ~5.5 million
National Parks:
Yorkshire Dales – limestone valleys, hills, dry-stone walls
North York Moors – heather moorland, dramatic coastline
Coast: Whitby, Scarborough, Robin Hood’s Bay
Rivers: Ouse, Wharfe, Aire, Don
Leeds: Financial, legal, cultural hub
Sheffield: Greenest UK city, near Peak District
York: Roman and medieval history, city walls, Minster
Bradford: UNESCO City of Film
Hull: Port city, UK City of Culture 2017
Harrogate: Spa town
Strong Viking and Anglo-Saxon roots (Jórvík)
Distinct Yorkshire dialects and accents
Long industrial heritage (textiles, steel, coal)
Address: Cliff Road, Hessle Foreshore, Hessle, HU13 0HB Parking: Lots – and it’s free at the time of writing Admission: Free Terrain: Some paths are accessible, but also others include steep inclines and steps Set on the banks of the … Continued
Address: Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Tophill Low, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9RH Parking: Ample and free Admissions: Adult £3.50 – Concessions £2.50 Tophill Low Nature Reserve is a large and highly regarded nature reserve in the East Riding of Yorkshire, … Continued
Eastrington Ponds – Local Nature Reserve. This was last weekend’s walk out and we loved it, so here is all you need to know Location: Eastrington in East Yorkshire OS Explorer Map 291: Grid ref: SE 787 298. Postcode: DN14 … Continued
Having bemoaned the passing of summer last weekend, today saw Mr RJC82 take a late summer adventure. Having crawled out of bed this morning feeling somewhat weakened by man flu it was time for a walk. And why not, the … Continued
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