Thompsons cottage

13/08/2026

TOUR OF BRITAIN 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴

Time to book your accommodation!!

September will see many of the World's top professional cyclists in North Yorkshire for the Tour of Britain.
Stage 4 on the 5th of September takes them on a 170km route from Helmsley to Leyburn and along the B6165 through Risplith.
Come and watch for FREE at Smaden Head!
You'll need to be in position ahead of the rolling road closure (More precise timings will be available when British Cycling announces the start time but for now, plan on 10:30am ).
Bring a picnic and watch some top class sport on your doorstep!

12/08/2026

🙋‍♀️ How many of these have you visited? Tell us your favourite in the comments — or tag someone who needs a few more Yorkshire adventures! 👇

🤩 10 weird & wonderful days out before summer ends!

🪨 Brimham Rocks – Incredible natural rock formations.
🔮 Mother Shipton’s Cave – Mysterious cave and petrifying well.
🪨 Norber Erratics – Giant boulders left by glaciers.
🌊 The Strid – Dramatic, narrow river gorge.
🌀 The Forbidden Corner – Mazes, tunnels and surprises.
🏞️ Hole of Horcum – Stunning natural amphitheatre.
🏹 The Devil’s Arrows – Ancient mysterious standing stones.
🌲 Hackfall Woods – Woodland, waterfalls and ruins.
⛰️ How Stean Gorge – Spectacular limestone gorge.
🌊 Spurn Point – Wild coastline and amazing views.

Which one would you choose for your next adventure? 👇

10/07/2026

Catching the morning sun. Perfect for breakfast.

29/06/2026

Amazing walks in north yorkshire. All are a lovely drive from the cottage.
🥾 34 YORKSHIRE DALES WALKS TO EXPLORE

🌿 I’ve brought together 34 of my Yorkshire Dales walks in one handy list, with routes covering waterfalls, limestone scenery, riverside paths, peaceful villages, open fells and some of the finest walking country in England.

https://www.paulbeal.com/yorkshire-dales-walks/

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1. 💦 AYSGARTH FALLS WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/aysgarth-falls-walk/

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2. 🏰 AYSGARTH WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/aysgarth-walk/

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3. ✝️ BARDEN MOOR WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/barden-moor/

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4. 🏯 BOLTON CASTLE WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/bolton-castle-walk/

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5. ⛰️ BUCKDEN PIKE WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/buckden-pike-walk/

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6. 🐑 BUCKDEN WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/buckden-walk/

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7. 🌳 DENT WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/dent-walk/

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8. 🚂 DENTDALE WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/dentdale-walk/

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9. 🌄 FREMINGTON EDGE WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/fremington-edge-walk/

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10. 🥾 FREMINGTON EDGE WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/fremington-edge/

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11. 🌊 GRASSINGTON WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/grassington-walk/

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12. 🏔️ GREAT COUM WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/great-coum/

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13. ⛏️ GUNNERSIDE GILL WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/gunnerside-gill-walk/

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14. 🎨 HAWES MOSAIC WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/hawes-mosaic-walk/

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15. 🧀 HAWES WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/hawes-walk/

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16. 🌉 HEBDEN CIRCULAR WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/hebden-circular-walk/

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17. 🍃 HEBDEN WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/hebden-walk/

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18. 🪨 INGLEBOROUGH WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/ingleborough-walk/

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19. 🌿 KETTLEWELL WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/kettlewell-walk/

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20. 🏞️ LINTON WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/linton-walk/

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21. 🦆 MALHAM TARN WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/malham-tarn-walk/

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22. 💧 MUKER TO KELD WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/muker-to-keld-walk/

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23. 🌼 MUKER WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/muker-walk/

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24. 🔺 PEN-Y-GHENT WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/pen-y-ghent-walk/

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25. 🐄 PENHILL WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/penhill-walk/

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26. 🌅 SEMER WATER WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/semer-water-walk/

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27. 🌲 SIMON’S SEAT WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/simons-seat-walk/

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28. 🏡 SWALEDALE WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/swaledale-walk/

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29. 🧱 WENSLEYDALE WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/wensleydale/

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30. 🌾 WHARFEDALE WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/wharfedale-walk/

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31. 🚆 WHERNSIDE CIRCULAR WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/whernside-circular-walk/

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32. 🏕️ WHERNSIDE WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/whernside-walk/

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33. 🐗 WILD BOAR FELL WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/wild-boar-fell-walk/

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34. 🛖 YOCKENTHWAITE WALK
https://www.paulbeal.com/yockenthwaite-walk/

05/06/2026

🏛️ Fountains Abbey Circular Walk

Step into one of Yorkshire’s most breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable circular walk through ancient ruins, deer-filled parkland, hidden lakes and riverside trails.
From the soaring Gothic beauty of St Mary’s Church to the world-famous ruins of Fountains Abbey, every turn reveals another postcard-perfect view. Wander through the vast avenues of Studley Park, cross the peaceful River Skell, discover the enchanting Half Moon Ponds, and pause for tea beside the water before exploring follies, bridges and centuries of history.
Whether you're chasing stunning photography, wildlife encounters, family adventure or simply a great day outdoors, this route delivers some of the finest scenery Yorkshire has to offer.

The route 🗺📍
✨ Fountains Abbey ruins
🦌 Deer roaming Studley Park
⛪ St Mary’s Church
🌳 Grand tree-lined avenues
💦 River Skell riverside paths
☕ Optional tearoom stop
🌊 Half Moon Ponds
🏛️ Temple of Piety & Rustic Bridge
📸 Endless photo opportunities

A walk packed with history, nature and spectacular views from start to finish. More details in the comments section 👇

09/05/2026

Its been lovely having guests back in the cottage after a quiet start to the year. 😀

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

A wonderful walk on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Hackfall woods is breakfasting anytime of the year. Bonus of a pub at the start and finish of your walk.

03/01/2026