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  • Abbeys, Castles, Gardens

    Abbeys, Castles, Gardens

    Thursday, 6 days after arriving into Otley, it was time for us to venture north towards Houghton-le-Spring, but not without taking in some interesting locations on the way. Avoiding the main roads at all cost, our first stop was the delightful town of Knaresborough in north Yorkshire. It is hard to imagine a town that…

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  • 5 Steps – Homes and Locks

    5 Steps – Homes and Locks

    Wednesday, and we decided to make the most of our National Trust membership and visit East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley. This meant a fun trip over Ilkley moor, which sits between Otley and Keighley. The drive over the moors was an enjoyable set of sweeping bends along open roads, boarded by the rich green of…

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  • Harrogate, in a hour

    Harrogate, in a hour

    Fourth day, and we both accepted the fact we had to work, at least sometimes :-). Our lifestyle may have changed, but nothing comes free. Morning spent staring at computer screens, before Annabel and I escaped the confines of the world of IT problems, and social media. A drive with no real direction led us…

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