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An insider's view of the Yorkshire Dales

One of my favourite things about living in the Yorkshire Dales is the people. 

Almost without exception, they're friendly and upbeat, even when life is sometimes quite a challenge. We all feel very lucky to live among such outstanding beauty, and really appreciate our surroundings. There is a genuine sense of caring and contentment. 

I've found that most people have hidden depths, often with surprising hobbies or stories about their life. Here, some lovely people share their stories and what makes them most happy about living in the Yorkshire Dales

Julia Chapman, author - Dales Detective series
Hester Cox,
​Print maker
Jane Ellison-Bates, Manifest Marketing
Tom Orde Powlett, 
Bolton Castle
Andy Swinscoe, 
The Courtyard Dairy
Josie Beszant, 
Masham Gallery
John Rudden, Grassington House Hotel
Sue Knowles,
Harling House
 
Jamie Roberts, 
Kilnsey Park
Rachael Berry, 
Newton Grange
Jonathan Smith, Where2Walk
Judith Richards, Yorkshire Trike Tours
Sita Brand,
Settle Stories
Gail Smith, 
​Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
Rita Lawson,
Gayle Mill
 
Sue Amphlett, 
Cottontail Crafts

Paul Reynolds, 
The Traddock
Stephen Walker, Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway
Chris Grogan
Skyware Press
Iona Hill, Ribblesdale Cheese

Find more places to visit in the Yorkshire Dales

Wharfedale
Grassington
Kettlewell
Burnsall
Appletreewick
Kilnsey

Bolton Abbey Estate

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Swaledale & Arkengarthdale
Reeth
Richmond
Muker
Thwaite
Keld
Buttertubs
Langthwaite
Gunnerside
Crackpot Hall
Corpse Way
Swale Trail
Wensleydale
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Hawes
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Leyburn
Masham
Middleham
Askrigg
Wensley
Aysgarth
Carperby


Ribblesdale & Three Peaks
Settle
Settle-Carlisle Railway 
Yorkshire Three Peaks
Clapham
Feizor
Hoffman
Ingleborough
Ingleton
Stainforth
Nidderdale
Pateley Bridge
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Scar House Reservoir
Coldstones Cut
Fountains Abbey

​Brimham Rocks

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This independent not-for-profit website was created using recommendations from Dales insiders' - people who live in, and love the Yorkshire Dales. 
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