The Dales, a good pub guide
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Now then, I'm not sure this should be in Yorkshire or Food and Drink...
Autumn is the best time to enjoy the Dales, it's still warm, the traffic is light and the light can be incredible. I live in lower Nidderdale and try and get out and about as much as possible but there are still large parts of the Northern Dales I never get to.
There's nothing nicer than finding an excellent pub that serves a good pint... or a delicious lunch, has a great atmosphere or lovely view.
The Craven Arms in Appletreewick is a favourite of mine. Very traditional with excellent beer, it has a thatched crook barn at the rear or you can sit out front on the roadside, with a beautiful view and watch the world go by.
There's a nice walk down by the river, Parcevall Hall along the way and Troller's Gill just up the hill.
My second recommendation is The Green Dragon at Hardraw. Again a traditional pub with real character but with the added advantage of an incredible waterfall in the back garden.
Good to park in Hawes and build up a small thirst by wandering a mile or so through the countryside to the Green Dragon.
Winter will be here before we know it. Recommendations for good pubs in the Dales would be very welcome before the tops of snow poles is all there is to see.
Autumn is the best time to enjoy the Dales, it's still warm, the traffic is light and the light can be incredible. I live in lower Nidderdale and try and get out and about as much as possible but there are still large parts of the Northern Dales I never get to.
There's nothing nicer than finding an excellent pub that serves a good pint... or a delicious lunch, has a great atmosphere or lovely view.
The Craven Arms in Appletreewick is a favourite of mine. Very traditional with excellent beer, it has a thatched crook barn at the rear or you can sit out front on the roadside, with a beautiful view and watch the world go by.
There's a nice walk down by the river, Parcevall Hall along the way and Troller's Gill just up the hill.
My second recommendation is The Green Dragon at Hardraw. Again a traditional pub with real character but with the added advantage of an incredible waterfall in the back garden.
Good to park in Hawes and build up a small thirst by wandering a mile or so through the countryside to the Green Dragon.
Winter will be here before we know it. Recommendations for good pubs in the Dales would be very welcome before the tops of snow poles is all there is to see.
I was up to Tennants in Leyburn today to bid on a rather nice William and Mary chest of drawers in walnut and laburnum but that didn't go to plan so off to the Wheatsheaf at Carperby and a walk down to Aysgarth Falls.
The beer at the Wheatsheaf was good, Wainright's Golden and although we didn't eat, the dining room looked inviting and the snug with log burner was vey comfortable.
The young barman was from Venezuela. He'd found a job in Wensleydale through an agency in Spain. He'd arrived 3 years ago with no English and just got on with it. Now his English is excellent.
James Herriot honeymooned here... Greta Garbo stayed after entertaining the troops at Catterrick... If you're in the area probably worth calling in.
The beer at the Wheatsheaf was good, Wainright's Golden and although we didn't eat, the dining room looked inviting and the snug with log burner was vey comfortable.
The young barman was from Venezuela. He'd found a job in Wensleydale through an agency in Spain. He'd arrived 3 years ago with no English and just got on with it. Now his English is excellent.
James Herriot honeymooned here... Greta Garbo stayed after entertaining the troops at Catterrick... If you're in the area probably worth calling in.
Edited by loughran on Sunday 13th November 20:02
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