The Yorkshire Dales

Before going to the Lake District we spent a day in the Yorkshire Dales, another beautiful national park. It is much less touristy than the lakes, much more isolated and with a very different landscape, but equally impressive we thought. We had just enough time to drive through a few scenic routes and spend some time in the villages of Askrigg and Hawes, but I'm sure we'll come back to explore further soon.

:: at Thornton Lodge

:: the village of Askrigg

:: views from our drive

:: "wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit"

::  having lunch at the Charles Bathurst Inn, in Arkengarthdale

:: hummm, sticky toffee pudding ...

:: at Tann Hill, the highest inn in Britain

:: at Hawes