Thanks Leon, I’ll give that a try next time I’m in Brid1964white wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:27 pm Best cafe/tea-room is Victoria Mill in Brid which is down a alleyway opposite the HSBC bank
Homemade cakes/scones (baked on the day) & a cup of latte £5 for two, double the price & more anywhere else, Also furnished with comfortable leather settees, much nicer environment than the cramped Costa & other cafes sitting on plastic chairs. It is like an Aladdin's Cave inside, fascinating place we've visited VM three times in the last couple of weeks it's that good
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John, I have a cousin who lives in a village called Glasshouses just outside Pately Bridge.John in Louisiana wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 1:23 pm I'm planning on being in Leeds for about a week in March and am looking for walks, either in the countryside or in picturesque villages (the sorts of villages Ray Davies wrote about American tourists visiting in Village Green Preservation Society).
Out of my week, I will spend one day at Elland Road (assuming I can get a ticket), one day in Leeds (including the Royal Armouries museum), and one stop at Betty's (either in Harrogate or York). So I have three or four days to go exploring. The Dales are a given, but the Dales are quite large and there are a multitude of trails to walk. Pately Bridge seems like a nice village and a good starting point for a day hike. My thoughts, however, are based on no first-hand knowledge.
So suggestions from those who know what they're talking about would be most welcome.
It's a lovely part of the world but extremely hilly. I was there myself just 3 weeks ago.
There are some nice walks around Brimham Rocks. I also recommend a visit to Malham Cove.
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Would like to rent a car, but I'm a little apprehensive, never having driven on the wrong side of the road before.YorkshireSquare wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 4:16 pm You renting a car or relying on public transport?
Grassington is a bit of a fave re the Dales and Whitby up on the North Yorks coast is great but would need a car really.
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Both delightful placesYorkshireSquare wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 4:16 pm You renting a car or relying on public transport?
Grassington is a bit of a fave re the Dales and Whitbyup on the North Yorks coast is great but would need a car really.
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By "Brid" do we mean Bridlington?
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Yes John
Town centre is a bit run down
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Flamborough & Robin Hoods Bay are nice
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Favourite restaurants
'The Copper Horse' - Seamer (a lovely village just a few miles from Scarborough)
'The Plough' - Scalby (the other side of Scarborough on the way to Whitby)
'Raven Hall Hotel' - Ravenscar (between Scarborough & Whitby)
'Royal Fisheries' - Whitby' (in the precinct, tasty fish & chips & easily the best value in the town)
'Seabirds' - Flamborough (not too far from Bridlington)
'The Copper Horse' - Seamer (a lovely village just a few miles from Scarborough)
'The Plough' - Scalby (the other side of Scarborough on the way to Whitby)
'Raven Hall Hotel' - Ravenscar (between Scarborough & Whitby)
'Royal Fisheries' - Whitby' (in the precinct, tasty fish & chips & easily the best value in the town)
'Seabirds' - Flamborough (not too far from Bridlington)
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I was the same in France but it was no issue.John in Louisiana wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:38 pm Would like to rent a car, but I'm a little apprehensive, never having driven on the wrong side of the road before.
Not having a car is going to restrict you public transport wise. Trains and buses to the country aren't great, there are buses up to the Dales and Whitby but would take a while.
You can get the train out to Ilkley which is lovely, lots of walks by the river and up on Ilkley Moor. Can also get the train up the Settle/Carlisle line through the West Dales. Bus to Ripon is fairly quick, could launch from there to places like Masham and Leyburn. Also train out to Harrogate which is a a nice spa town. You can get the train out to Scarborough, Whitby too but that can take a while as you have to change at Boro I think. York is also a lovely old city with regular quick trains from Leeds.
In and around Leeds shopping is the biggest draw for a lot of people, Trinity and Victoria especially. The Leeds Art Gallery and Henry Moore institure are good if you like art, and the City Museum is nice too. I would also have a wander round Kirkgate market and Corn Exchange if you have time. Leeds is famous for it's bar scene, check out North if you like craft beer, Mojo if you like rock musc and Whitelocks if you want a traditional English boozer. Plenty of theaters and cinemas too if you fancy a bit of culture.
On the outskirts Roundhay Park is lovely, Kirkstall Abbey is nice too, Temple Newsham and Harewood House ($$) are interesting.
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Abergavenny is the featured town on today's TV programme
Much nicer than the impression you give Hector
Surrounded by some fantastic mountains
Plenty of local independent traders as well as renown named shops
Some very good coffee-bars
Big weekly market
Decent restaurants including a excellent Italian
Really good Chinese/Fish & Chips takeaways
Food Festival every September
Bought the majority of my Beach Boys collection (16 in all) in a charity shop
Some nice hotels/B&B's
A couple of decent pubs.....great cocktail bar
Wonderful countryside surrounding the town & in Monmouthshire, some lovely walks
First class cricket/bowls facilities
Nearby Chepstow is also a lovely town
Are you sure you're not getting mixed up with Swansea or Newport, now they are sh*tholes
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I never spent 70 odd hours at a time, hiking and running around Swansea and Newport,
and at the end of it all Sennybridge camp is bloody awful too!!
and at the end of it all Sennybridge camp is bloody awful too!!
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I have stayed in South Herefordshire a couple of times in recent years and been to Abergavenny and it seemed okay. It was only a brief stop on the way to the Brecon Beacons which are lovely by the way. On the way back we skirted Merthyr Tydfil and that looked a right s**t hole.
Apologies to our Welsh posters on here if I'm doing MT a disservice.
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At least you won't be driving on the wrong side of the car though - best of luck with it!John in Louisiana wrote: ↑
Would like to rent a car, but I'm a little apprehensive, never having driven on the wrong side of the road before.