Natasha absolutely hit the nail on the head when she said that we in the UK mostly don't appreciate what we have on our doorstep. That's certainly one of the reason's I watch these videos because the enthusiasm of both of you is making me appreciate the country more.
It took for me for theTour de France to really appreciate it, then since moving back to Ripon (where I was born) its amazing living here! Though literally speaking is about 10miles east of the Dales, is pretty close though, grew up here haha
I have lived in 4 different countries & each one has something unique & breathtaking. When I lived in Athens I would drop the kids off at kindergarten & on my return home I would see the sun glisten off the Mediterranean. It was breathtaking. I love London, love the Thames as that was home to me as was Athens. Colombia was stunning. Germany's Garmisch Partenkirchen in the Alps. Our world is beautiful & we should all stop & appreciate it.
Even though I live in New Zealand which has its own beauty I was born and grew up in Selby Yorkshire and would never give up my British passport because Yorkshire is heaven on earth
The stone walls that you admired are called "Dry stone walls" as no mortar is used in their construction, the stones are selected to fit together and make a strong structure which will last for hundreds of years. Dry stone walling is a highly skilled profession.
On the rare occasions that the UK has a drought, the level in reservoirs sometimes drop to reveal the villages covered as the water level rose. The dry-stone constructions, walls and bridges remain intact and the mortared bits are reduced to rubble.
Your fellow countryman, the famous writer Bill Bryson from Des Moines, married an English woman and moved to Kirkby Malham. He truly loved the Dales and became active in public life. He always said how we Brits do not appreciate what we have
Thanks, but it was nature who designed our country you're either lucky or not. I haven't much time for sttements saying their area is better or more beautiful, etc.
9:00 I lived in Australia for about 20 years....when i first came back to my place of birth (England) it was magical to me, I saw it as you guys see it, and i was trying to tell local people "oh wow, you live in such a beautiful place" and the English reply was always "but it rains all the time, why do you find it so beautiful?" And the other line was "why did you come back from Australia?" It is always difficult to explain to English people, that I came back for this, my home, where I feel happy:)
It may rain in England, but then that's perhaps why the place is so green. People complain about how it always rains in the Lake District too, but the response to that is: "Well all that water in the lakes has to come from somewhere!"
The real problem is that you have to leave to appreciate what you have left behind; welcome back. Of course the problem we have is that England is so perfect but tiny; this attracts people to want to come and live here, which in turn takes more and more away from us.
Yet another beautiful UK destination! Loved all the waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery! No snakes?! Natasha may move to the UK now! Well only a couple, but we do have lots of them in the states. We hope you enjoyed this episode too! Drop a Like 👍🏻
Yorkshire has stunning countryside you can drive for miles through it so pretty 🇬🇧 some of our churches date back to the 12th century - a lot of our roads were first put in place by the Romans - USA is such a new country everything seems so modern there - you'll find dry stone walls everywhere in the countryside and even in the towns and cities - there are hundreds of picture postcard villages all over the UK 🌼
The only snake I have seen in GB was a pet corn snake in a tank! I think that technically we do have a couple of snakes, small harmless grass snakes, and in some areas there are adders. But I have lived really all my life in Yorkshire, grew up in the proper countryside and never once seen a snake, nor have most other people i know. Maybe they have more down south but they aren't commonplace at all. No poisonous/venomous bugs or anything, no predators of humans (except occasionally other humans I guess), I think it is one of the safest places in the world in terms of no really dangerous flora and fauna, temperate climate, environment, super low risk of natural disasters. They call Yorkshire "God's own Country". You should certainly visit York, the N York Moors area, Yorkshire Dales, including some of the castles and towns with picturesque high streets and shops and tea rooms etc and stately homes along the way Some of the towns in the region you might wish to look into include Skipton, Harrogate and places like around Thirsk and Bedale and that area, the small market towns overlooked by ruined castles. Go to the coast and you have some beautiful spots along the Yorkshire coast, Whitby, Scarborough etc. Inland, from the Yorkshire Dales area you should stop by the city of Sheffield which has always had a good music scene and is a university city, in South Yorkshire, part of which (the city) falls within the Peak District National Park which is another stunning area you should explore, peak district, north derbyshire and sheffield. At this rate you'll be making 4 visits to the UK, one for each country! Seeing these walks brought back some memories! Oh and about thinking about the people who have walked where I have, or stood where I stood, thousands of years ago is something I do often think. Even out houses, I may be wrong but I have the idea that houses are mostly not old in the US? That a street full of houses from 120 years ago would be unusual? Or have I been misinformed? Near where I lived some years ago now, in a 100+ yr old terrace house there was the remnants of an old iron age earthworks fort on top of the hill. I used to stand there sometimes and think about all the different people who had definitely stood where I stood, within what was once a fort, at various times over thousands of years and wonder how much was different and how much the same. TL:DR Snakes super rare, very few. Yorkshire area is beautiful, God's own country. Try Peak District too, and Yorkshire coast.
We were in the Yorkshire Dales this summer. It is as beautiful in reality as it is in the video. The three Peaks are breathtaking and the waterfalls!! The Stone Walls date back Centuries and the Stone Barns next to the walls are very old too. They are a iconic symbol of the Dales. To many a Yorkshire man/woman this is known as "God's Own Country " The Dales and Moors are well worth a visit. Even the villages and towns are centuries old. The Abbeys etc too. Thank you for video's
the Strid on the Bolton Abbey estate in Yorkshire is just 17 miles away from where I live. It’s a lovely place to spend a summers day walking along the river and calling in at the Abbey shop for an ice cream.
Great reaction guys, I’m biased as I’m a Yorkshire lass, born and bred. Our county is just beautiful, it has everything, lakes, national parks, forests, seaside, castles etc.
While staying in Whitby for the music and singing week, in 2011 I got a bus way out and walked back on the coast through those towns, having a pint in each and a lovely time!
The UK has only 2 native snakes. The grass snake isn't venomous and the adder, aka viper which can give a painful bite but isn't fatal. In truth, you'd be lucky to see either of them.
I think the last time someone died from an adder was in 1990 but could be wrong. You definitely barely see snakes though, I've only seen an adder once and I've only seen a grass snake once I've been around for yonks
The Yorkshire Moors and Dales are some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. I may be slightly biased. Yorkshire girl born and bred and have lived here all my life (though in West Yorkshire, near the Pennines).
We do have beautiful scenery here in the UK. I'd never say the best, because I'm aware of other World scenery just as good, but I'm proud to say we are amongst the best. I live in Manchester, and I only have to go 15 miles or more as the crow flies, and I can see places like this. And when the sun shines on it, it's even better. Your appreciation is wonderful.
As a Yorkshireman this video was my favourite . Yorkshire is England’s biggest county so the is much more to see. . North Yorkshire Moors , Vale of York and the coastline . As to the snakes you have no need to worry , there are only 3 species none of which are particularly harmful and not easy to find . One bit of advice good footwear is essential.
I find your incredulity about the beauty and variations of our countryside so endearing xx we are an ancient island filled with mineral deposits iron coal etc xx for a small island we have the most beautiful countryside for years when I was young I went abroad for the sun but now in my older age I love visiting out beautiful country and seaside I have in fact just returned from Norfolk which is as you now know very beautiful xx
Glad to see u enjoying yourselves with this video. I think we have the snake called an Adder. Pretty small. Harmless & in 54 years I've never seen one. My Ma was from North Yorkshire and my Pa Scottish/Liverpool. So we grew up holidaying in in a lot of these glorious places. Look up Richmond in N. Yorkshire. Has a castle dating back to Norman Times (1066)& my Ma born in the town. We spent several Christmases as little kids in a snowed in pub in Horton in Ribblesdale. Enjoy.😁💕💕
My mother was a yorkshire lass born and bread, growing up I use to spend summer holidays with my grandparents in Yorkshire, greats memories of the moors and dales. Natasha mentioned Blackpool, when my father retired from the USAF (21 years of service) we moved to Blackpool to open a guesthouse, I lived there for 27 years and my kids were born there, moved away when my kids were young didn't want them growing up there.
First time I've seen you two react but thank you for a wonderful video. I was born and raised in Yorkshire but now live in Australia, I often get asked if I miss the UK and I've always reply 'Not really, the only thing I miss is the Yorkshire countryside'. I've not been to all the places mentioned but it brought back some really good memories. I'll admit, I cried.
Just BEAUTIFUL!!!! WOW!!! My favorite Travel Wednesday episode? The Lake District is still my favorite!! I would love to see Beatrix Potter's farms & learn about her favorite sheep, the Herdwicks. Yes, I am obsessed by sheep & loved seeing them in today's video! GREAT job, Natasha & Debbie!!!
As a Dalesman I’m keen to see your reaction to this… I don’t live in Yorkshire anymore, but all I can say is that when I go back home my heart, breath & sense of connection is restored.
Beautiful video, love you to have a look at the West Country of England - Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall - moors, beaches, wild ponies, historic towns/buildings and stone walls each! Xxx
This is my 'backyard' and I've been to most of the places in this video... and will be checking some of the rest out this summer now... and it's truely gorgeous. It really is scratching the surface. Its hard not to stop and smile every few minutes!
Yorkshire is also famous for it's literary geniuses, the Bronte Sisters lived in West Yorkshire, all of their books were based in Yorkshire as inspiration, 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Jane Eyre' to name just 2. Bram Stoker used Whitby Abbey and the dramatic coastline as inspiration for Dracula when he sailed into England. Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland) used a carving found in the village church in Croft on Tees, N.Yorkshire for inspiration for the Cheshire Cat, Ripon Cathedrals carvings and crypt tunnel inspired some other characters and the rabbit hole also. James Herriot's hilarious books on being a vet in Yorkshire also turned into a tv series 'All Creatures Great and Small', the comedy tv series, 'Last of the Summer Wine' is based in Holmefirth, W. Yorkshire and 'Heartbeat' is set in Goathland, N. Yorkshire. I know these tv shows may not mean anything to you but the scenery is stunning if you manage to find time to watch a clip or two of any of these shows.
NB! Castle Bolton. Mary, Queen of Scots was held prisoner at Bolton for six months.[5] The story goes that she escaped and made her way towards Leyburn only to lose her 'shawl' on the way, hence the name ('The Shawl') of the cliff edge that runs westward out of Leyburn and is a well-known spot for easy walks with excellent views. After her defeat in Scotland at the Battle of Langside in 1568 she fled to England, posing a threat to the position of the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I. Mary was initially held at Carlisle Castle under the watch of Henry, 9th Baron Scrope, but Carlisle proved unsuitable and in July 1568 Mary was moved to Bolton.
Though Bram Stoker included Whitby as one of the locations for his novel 'Dracula' - that hardly makes him a 'Yorkshire literary genius' - the guy was Irish. Stoker visited Whitby a few times around 1890, but never lived there. In fact Stoker spent more time in Scotland, Ireland (naturally) and even the USA than he ever spent in Yorkshire.
I live in the North Yorkshire national park. The three peaks walk is a challenge walk that takes about ten hours with about 10,000 metres elevation and drop.Take a bag of sandwiches and some prescription narcotics.
We live in Cumbria, in the middle of the countryside. And yes we do take our surroundings for granted. But this forms our heritage and equally storys we share within our family and friends. Our day to day life often deflects where we are, but We are lucky to be able to walk out, take a breath and re-adjust our eyes, and minds to say Thank You. The North of England and equally the Scottish Borders are absolutely gorgeous but we dont shout about it. You should watch a video about Hadrians Wall, just up the road from us. Magnificent. Equally Dumfries and Galloway beautiful. And steeped in history.
Hi Natasha and Debbie! 20:20 You definitely wouldn't want to fall in The Strid!!! Despite the picture postacard look it is one of, if not the most dangerous stretches of river in The UK and the world!! Although its only 6 foot wide it is at least 100 ft deep in places. With the water heavily airated making it hard to stay afloat and holes and caves eroded in the sides, anyone who falls in never gets out! There videos on youtube where someone put a GoPro on a line down there. He put down about 20m before the line got snagged on a rock!
This is my favourite travel video you have done so far. I live 1.5 hours from here. I have been to Grassington before. Bowl and Forest is underneath and is also lovely. If you come to England, you are welcome to stay with me! 2 spare bedrooms and a bathroom. Good access to these places.
Glad you guys viewed the Dales - Its so beautiful and even life slowed down so much, There are some gorgeous villages and castles as this was about trails. Enjoyed!
If the landscape strikes you as surprisingly tropical, find some videos of the Isles of Scilly- off the coast of Cornwall, they are the most southern part of the UK and are the only place in Britain with a sub tropical clime-palm trees etc. Go in the summer and you could easilly be in the Mediterranean
Unfortunately they missed the prettiest town in Nidderdale which is Knaresborough. It’s a beautiful market town with stunning views of the River Nidd and its impressive viaduct where people hire boats to row under the viaduct. The views are from the beautiful gardens in the grounds of the 12th century castle ruin which lead you down to the riverside walk. There truly is a picture postcard scene around every corner including quaint alleyways of cobbled stones and homes from most periods of history. As for snakes, our only poisonous one is the Adder and they are very shy and their bite is no worse than a wasp sting apparently so not worth worrying about.
The thing is with places like the Lake district, its not just the scenery thats special, because places all over the world have stunning scenery, but to me what makes it special is that people for 1000's of years have called it home. Have farmed it, trod its ground and used it as a place of work and industry. Some these places you still feel like you're treading the footsteps of someone 1000 years ago. Kind of like their archaic spirit still wonders with you.
I think you made a really really good point when you said that some of us see this often and take it for granted. Only recently, since getting one of those little retro polaroid cameras (the one that spits out the image and it develops over a few minutes, (so cute)), have I actually taken a step back and thought - wow, some of us are very lucky to be near such natural beauty. So when it's a sunny day outside (especially because these old school instant cameras really love the sunlight🌞) I cant wait to go outside and snap a few shots. (they come out dream-like 😊) So yea, that resonates with me. Even before i even got into instant photos - Going outside on a nice day can just do so much for your headspace. TAKE HEED THESE WORDS, FOLK! Lovely video as always, ladies ps- dont get too close to The Strid, it really is extremely dangerous, and the sides I think can be quite slippery
Cheers Guys. A Lovely Show. I absolutely love the Dales. When I first started out Hiking and Camping as a Kid, in the Woods at the back of my home, it wasn't long before I learned of the Yorkshire Dales. The Dales still hold a special place in my heart. Sure, we have the Pennies, The Lakes, Blacka Moor and hundreds more Places to see, but the Yorkshire Dales are right on my Doorstep. The are effectively my Back Yard.
@@TheCornishCockney I'm from Yorkshire and I spent 20 years in Cornwall. It's my second place in the world. But Cornwall is beautiful but Yorkshire has more of it.
So Beautiful! I live in Lancashire (County next to the yorkshire dales). You wont find many of the dry stone walls in the cities but outside of them they are everywhere!
The Yorkshire Dales such a beautiful place as is the Lake District, you should check out some of the coastal areas of England as well. There are some beautiful places in the south west, Sandbanks in Dorset for example and Devon, Somerset, Cornwall etc oh and we do have snakes but i think they must be quite rare i have never seen one, ever.
UK only has two snakes, the grass snake and the adder, which is the only venomous snake we have here. It stays in grassland area’s only and although it’s poisonous it’s a very timid creature so avoids human contact we’re possible. I’ve only seen one once and known only of one time f someone suffering a bite from one were his arm was outside his sleeping bag at night and the snake bit him which he didn’t know about as he was asleep at the time. His lower arm puffed up looking like Popeye after taking some spinach. 🤪🤓🇬🇧🏴
Hi ladies. I live in Sheffield, Yorkshire, and if you ever visit England you need to visit the beautiful, historic city of York. If you like history then this place will blow your mind. Its close to many attractive places like the locations in this video. Its a MUST GO for anybody visiting our Islands👍
As a Leeds lad, the dales are just on my doorstep. I have done all these walks before, Ingleton waterfalls route is a particular favourite. Just 2 weeks ago I walked Malham Cove, wild camped overnight and then headed down to Gordale scar and had a morning swim there and in Janets Foss before heading home :) The water is cold in the dales, but refreshing. Yorkshire is a lovely county, we have dales, cities , historic places like York and of course a beautiful coastline as well. (I am a bit biased :D ) If you ever head over to Gods own country and would like a guide, feel free to ask on here, I and many other of your fans would happily show you our sights :)
The bird singing at the druids place was a Chifchaff - its sings its name "chiff-chaff-chiff-chaff" - migrants to the UK for summer, the nearly all depart back south once they've finished breeding.
Love Brimham Rocks... did you read where some morons toppled some of these iconic rocks ? Not often I want to kill...but for these people I would make an exeption !
I really wish more people who visit internationally, especially from the US and Canada, would visit more places outside of London and the home counties. There is so much more to see.
You are 100% right Joshua but as 67 years old and as someone who lived in the heart of Inner London for 29 years and now lives in the same house that I moved to in Outer London in 1983, I can assure you that it is impossible to see all of Greater London in one lifetime and I tried, my friend:)
I agree, even though I’m from Notts I love London but there’s so much to see outside of it - my then American girlfriend preferred Nottingham to London
Absolutely not. I live in the North East, and it is horrible, don't come. Its not as if there are any idyllic beaches, clear sky zones, historic castles and Roman ruins. Absolutely nothing to see here....
I’m glad they featured Fountains Abbey, such a lovely place - when I worked for the National Trust in York we got to do our initial training at Fountains
There are 3 types of snake in England: the Adder (mildly poisonous), grass snake & smooth snake (very rare), the latter are constrictors. Suggest you check out the Forest of Dean (mostly west Gloucestershire)where we have the Black adder that regularly attacks people called Baldrick! We also have Beaver, wild boar and species of deer.
My niece is landlady of the Board Inn pub in Hawes and many of my family live and work there. My nephew in the Wensleydale Creamery Shop. I grew up there and live an hour away now. Happy to drive you over the Buttertubs if you come 🤣🤣 The Dales is less commercial than the Lake District.
Thank you for appreciating Yorkshire. Being born there and lived there as a young girl it fills me with such pride. You must check out the North Yorkshire moors and the coastal areas too. Then next I would suggest Northumberland. The least populated county in England with stunning beaches, castles and countryside. Much love from the UK x
This is my first time watching,I loved it,I am very lucky to live in the medieval city of York,so all these places are pretty close by,having visited a lot of these places over the years I can say it never gets old.i will definitely be checking out more of your channel.
I'm from Scarborough which is Britain's first seaside resort ! , you should have a look at my town , Yorkshire is the greatest place on Earth , we have everything that's why we call it Gods own Country ! , Peace and Love guys !
Natasha and Debbie, before you come over here it may be worthwhile joining the national trust, if you intend seeing a lot of their attractions it may save you money. I've just checked and you can join from the US.
When I lived in the north of England, the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors were my playground. I would finish work on a friday, take the bike up there and set up the tent. Then head home Sunday afternoon The the whole area was my playground...going out to the coast, Whitby is my favourite. Up on the moors, with the Amazing scenery the North York Moors Steam Trains are a Must see. There is everything there, and the Dales change so much with the seasons.
‘The Strid’ (the river where you paused the video to talk about the many lives of people who’ve been there over the years) is an incredibly deep and dangerous river. The water gets pulled deep underground and many people have drowned there but also disappeared, sucked under the water, never to be seen again. As kids we were all scared of it. Now im 49 and am still creeped out by it! 😂
In Britain there are three native species of snake: the adder, the grass snake and the smooth snake. Another animal that may be seen is the slow worm, which is actually a legless lizard - not a snake.
@@HighlandMike325 What fun! We have a squiggle of slow worms in our garden (Gloucestershire) - we provide covered bits and wild areas, which they seem to appreciate, as we had babies last summer! Thankfully our one cat who used to chase them is too old now and the others aren't as interested! :)
I was dragged around most of these places as a child but didn't appreciate it. Do now as an adult; yes Yorkshire is stunning #God'sowncounty. Only snakes we have in the UK are grass snakes, smooth snakes and adders. None are particularly venomous and you would be staggeringly lucky to see one - never seen a snake in the UK in all my 47 years. Thanks for uploading ladies. 😎😁🇬🇧🇺🇸
Another great one. The standing stones in the UK for me is more the age of them. They pretty much from the beginning of humanity. And I find that just simply mind blowing.
Ooh you really should check out Derbyshire and the Peak District. Absolutely stunning!!! And so in almost 40years of exploring the UK countryside I have seen one grass snake at a distance. It was only a few inches long and completely harmless. It's actually a real rarely so you are incredibly unlikely to come across one even if seaking them out. Also please try not to freak out about our stone circles, there is no evidence that sacrifice was anything to do with them and they tend to be in beautiful locations with the most peaceful atmospheres (The exception definitely being stonehenge which is so busy and managed it is a very different vibe). We are incredibly lucky to have such amazing glimpses of history and should treasure them. I wonder if the great pyramids would make you as uneasy? I really hope one day you get to experience them for yourself and feel the joy of connecting with your distant ancestors 💗 Kind wishes to you both and I look forward to watching you seeing more amazing places. Your joy and enthusiasm is wonderful to watch.
As an Englishman I’m really enjoying watching your videos of the UK and your respects to our country and military. You will be most welcome to visit us and our quirky ways ❤️
Hey Ladies, Good to see you checking out 'Gods Country'. The Dales and Moors were my back yard growing up in York. Many weekend family trips were spent here although maybe as a young kid not appreciated as much as should have been!! But yes amazing scenery and pretty villages in the dales.
I live in york! Always have, always will! I definitely appreciate my surroundings especially as I get older and try to show my kids all of Yorkshire’s beauty x
I hired a big van today to go and pick up a kitchen in Howarth, Yorkshire. The view I got from the elevated position of driving the van gave me a whole NEW perspective on how amazingly beautiful the Yorks Dales are, if you visit England hire a van or Range Rover because you can see over the stone walls and see soooo much more!! Stunning
Hiya Natasha and Debbie, if you look at the map of North Yorkshire where the dales are, you can see Whitehaven, where I live, now you's know where its at, I hope yall enjoyed this vlog I sure did, if you watch the youtube channel that'll do there's loads of Lake District vlogs on Paul's channel, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom
I live just north of York on that map at the beginning. (Harrogate, Knaresborough area) It’s just beautiful here. I don’t think everyone (who’s lived here all their lives) appreciates it at much as they should. But I do understand if it’s all you’ve ever seen all your life, it can become boring (not everyone of course) But I grew up in different countries as my father was military. So I absolutely love it 😁 I walk fewston now and then. And we love climbing around Brimham rocks too! And fountains abbey! I’ve not been to the druids temple yet, but I remember friends from high school that used to go at night and scare the cr*p out of themselves 😁
I'm from Winterburn, just over the hill from Malham and have to say it's even more beautiful than the video..Gordale Scar is breathtaking, and you can even climb the waterfall if you're feeling adventurous.. Love your reactions, hope you get to York and Yorkshire soon
I'm nearly seventy years old and have only seen a few grass snakes in the wild, and never a (rare) smooth snake (these are the two non-venomous ones) ...I've yet to see my first adder either (these are the mildly venomous ones which helpfully display a distinctive zig zag pattern on the back to warn you)...so don't think you've much to fear from snakes in the UK, particularly as they're typically British...ie generally well mannered but won't even give you the time of day unless you actively seek them out or tread on them!
Just to support Debbie’s point about the number of people that have historically walked in the same footsteps, the layout of my hometown - the centre at least - dates back the 1100s (same street names too), and there’s still plenty of buildings that were first built not too long after that relatively (like the church and castle). I know I had relatives here in at the least the 1640s during the English Civil War and probably earlier. Same with a battlefield down the road that I walk around a lot - it’s very picturesque and just farm fields now, but I found out fairly recently that I had three ancestors/relatives there too. There’s so much more history just locally I could ramble on about that it’s almost overwhelming when you think about it, but you can definitely feel it when you’re here - and it’s what I miss when I visit the US, although I love the place immensely- I’m sure you’ll both notice it too. The same is true of North America of course in terms of the footsteps of people over millennia (including some of my own ancestors and relatives too) but the scale is so big you don’t necessarily feel that everywhere.
As you like Castles and 'stone things' Natasha, if that includes from the Roman period then you should look into Hadrians Wall (have you heard of it?). Though it's no longer anywhere near as high as it was when the Romans left it, and parts are gone completely, much of it is still there lengthwise, and many of the forts are still in evidence (to various degrees). The views are great too! There is a village near it called 'Wall' because all the buildings were made (a long time ago) from stone the locals nicked from the actual wall itself! Northumbria (counties of Northumberland and Durham) is well worth looking into as well. It's got Castles too, such as Bamburgh, Alnwick (pronounced 'An-ick', some of Harry Potter was filmed there) and Lindisfarne etc.
Natasha and Debbie, I absolutely love your reactions plus I'm learning a lot about my own country, thank you. I live in the county of Suffolk in the East of England , Right on the edge of the fabulous Norfolk Broads. I think you should both experience these wonderful waterways. Go on give it a go, you'll love it.
I feel blessed to have been born and lived most of my life (except for work taking me away for a while), in Yorkshire. Its about 200 miles north of London (3-4 hours drive). I lived on the edge of the Dales and now live on the edge of the Moors, so feel I've enjoyed the best of both national parks. The Fewston & Swinsty reservoirs were my 'local walk' and I've been fortunate enough to visit all the places in the video you showed. I don't believe anyone can regret spending time in Yorkshire, whether its the national parks or villages/towns/citys.
That Lake District video you did definitely short-changed you. I really think you should do a different one that showcases all the main places. You will love it.
This is weird! I actually watched this video in an idle moment last week and thought “this would be a good one for Natasha and Debbie to react to”! I watched it out of enlightened self interest - I live just down the road from Bolton Abbey and The Strid (which is as deadly as claimed!). As has been noted we have one poisonous snake in the U.K., the adder, of which I have seen precisely one in sixty plus years and that was on Arran in Scotland (good Scottish place to react to!) and it was apparently asleep (didn’t check, left it alone). Incidences of people being bitten are few and the bite is painful but not lethal. Not a concern. Actually the thing that could hurt you is very small - a sheep/deer tick which can cause Lyme Disease. Anyway if you end up in Yorkshire happy to be your guide if required. Fee is price of a pint!
I love the Dales, I'm from Leeds which is right there near it & going into it all the time as a kid was everything. It really is a stunning place to visit and one of my favourite national parks. Anyway great vid xx
I’ve always been proud to be a Yorkshire Lass... Within 10mins of my house there is woodland, a waterfall, lake and a Cistercian abbey and a Minster (church). Within 20mins there are a couple of castles. Within 30mins you are in Nottinghamshire and there you find Sherwood Forest. Plus we are approx 1 hour from the Pennines, Chatsworth Estate, York, Scarborough, Whitby and a whole host of other coastal towns & villages. This is one of those things that upsets Brits when tourists mostly say “I want to go to the UK, I want to go to London”. There is so much more to the UK than London, but most Tourists only ever see London. Where I am situated in Yorkshire I can be in London in less than 3 hours (traffic in London permitting), I can be on the south coast within 4 hours, I can be in Wales and Scotland. Northern Ireland takes a bit longer because it takes ferries. OR I can be at the airport in 30mins and before my husband’s coffee was cold, we were landing in Dublin (approx 30mins). I recommend all tourists do visit London, but go around the UK. Most people in the UK actually dislike London immensely, especially people in the Midland and further north. Personally I truly despise London, if I have to go, I am there for the least amount of time possible. I’d rather drive home than stay overnight. There are many Brits who have never been to London, and never plan to go.
"in the lake district one we didn't see 'the lake'... " A there's more than one lake.. B there's only one lake called a lake. The others are meres or , waters
Natasha absolutely hit the nail on the head when she said that we in the UK mostly don't appreciate what we have on our doorstep. That's certainly one of the reason's I watch these videos because the enthusiasm of both of you is making me appreciate the country more.
It took for me for theTour de France to really appreciate it, then since moving back to Ripon (where I was born) its amazing living here!
Though literally speaking is about 10miles east of the Dales, is pretty close though, grew up here haha
I have lived in 4 different countries & each one has something unique & breathtaking. When I lived in Athens I would drop the kids off at kindergarten & on my return home I would see the sun glisten off the Mediterranean. It was breathtaking. I love London, love the Thames as that was home to me as was Athens. Colombia was stunning. Germany's Garmisch Partenkirchen in the Alps. Our world is beautiful & we should all stop & appreciate it.
Even though I live in New Zealand which has its own beauty I was born and grew up in Selby Yorkshire and would never give up my British passport because Yorkshire is heaven on earth
Had to comment 'cos I live in Selby.
yorkshire is gods own country proud to be from here
I'm from Yorkshire and I never forget how beautiful it is.
The stone walls that you admired are called "Dry stone walls" as no mortar is used in their construction, the stones are selected to fit together and make a strong structure which will last for hundreds of years. Dry stone walling is a highly skilled profession.
I live just west of Leeds and am lucky to have one right in my back garden! So, yes - ladies, they are in the towns too!
On the rare occasions that the UK has a drought, the level in reservoirs sometimes drop to reveal the villages covered as the water level rose. The dry-stone constructions, walls and bridges remain intact and the mortared bits are reduced to rubble.
@@cowboykilla fair point, they often are but when seen in the Dales up and down and everywhere, it's maybe a shade more spectacular 😉
I’ve a friend who is a Dry Stone Diker, so he rebuild’s broken walls, it makes me laugh, he’s a Lord.
@@gabbymcclymont4167 I've met a few nobility and all of them seemed like regular good chaps, funny amicable the sort who would happily buy you a pint.
Your fellow countryman, the famous writer Bill Bryson from Des Moines, married an English woman and moved to Kirkby Malham. He truly loved the Dales and became active in public life. He always said how we Brits do not appreciate what we have
Some of us do appreciate what we have but are saddened by successive government taking it piece by piece for profit and for housing illegals.
As a Lancashire lad, it pains me to say it but Yorkshire's bloody beautiful.
Thanks, but it was nature who designed our country you're either lucky or not. I haven't much time for sttements saying their area is better or more beautiful, etc.
@@dinerouk well old Lanky doesn't look too bad either, I'm not going so far as to say that you Tykes have it better 😉
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9:00 I lived in Australia for about 20 years....when i first came back to my place of birth (England) it was magical to me, I saw it as you guys see it, and i was trying to tell local people "oh wow, you live in such a beautiful place" and the English reply was always "but it rains all the time, why do you find it so beautiful?" And the other line was "why did you come back from Australia?" It is always difficult to explain to English people, that I came back for this, my home, where I feel happy:)
Home is where the heart is!
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It may rain in England, but then that's perhaps why the place is so green. People complain about how it always rains in the Lake District too, but the response to that is: "Well all that water in the lakes has to come from somewhere!"
The real problem is that you have to leave to appreciate what you have left behind; welcome back. Of course the problem we have is that England is so perfect but tiny; this attracts people to want to come and live here, which in turn takes more and more away from us.
Yet another beautiful UK destination! Loved all the waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery! No snakes?! Natasha may move to the UK now! Well only a couple, but we do have lots of them in the states. We hope you enjoyed this episode too! Drop a Like 👍🏻
Yorkshire has stunning countryside you can drive for miles through it so pretty 🇬🇧 some of our churches date back to the 12th century - a lot of our roads were first put in place by the Romans - USA is such a new country everything seems so modern there - you'll find dry stone walls everywhere in the countryside and even in the towns and cities - there are hundreds of picture postcard villages all over the UK 🌼
The only snake I have seen in GB was a pet corn snake in a tank! I think that technically we do have a couple of snakes, small harmless grass snakes, and in some areas there are adders. But I have lived really all my life in Yorkshire, grew up in the proper countryside and never once seen a snake, nor have most other people i know. Maybe they have more down south but they aren't commonplace at all. No poisonous/venomous bugs or anything, no predators of humans (except occasionally other humans I guess), I think it is one of the safest places in the world in terms of no really dangerous flora and fauna, temperate climate, environment, super low risk of natural disasters.
They call Yorkshire "God's own Country". You should certainly visit York, the N York Moors area, Yorkshire Dales, including some of the castles and towns with picturesque high streets and shops and tea rooms etc and stately homes along the way
Some of the towns in the region you might wish to look into include Skipton, Harrogate and places like around Thirsk and Bedale and that area, the small market towns overlooked by ruined castles.
Go to the coast and you have some beautiful spots along the Yorkshire coast, Whitby, Scarborough etc.
Inland, from the Yorkshire Dales area you should stop by the city of Sheffield which has always had a good music scene and is a university city, in South Yorkshire, part of which (the city) falls within the Peak District National Park which is another stunning area you should explore, peak district, north derbyshire and sheffield.
At this rate you'll be making 4 visits to the UK, one for each country!
Seeing these walks brought back some memories!
Oh and about thinking about the people who have walked where I have, or stood where I stood, thousands of years ago is something I do often think. Even out houses, I may be wrong but I have the idea that houses are mostly not old in the US? That a street full of houses from 120 years ago would be unusual? Or have I been misinformed?
Near where I lived some years ago now, in a 100+ yr old terrace house there was the remnants of an old iron age earthworks fort on top of the hill. I used to stand there sometimes and think about all the different people who had definitely stood where I stood, within what was once a fort, at various times over thousands of years and wonder how much was different and how much the same.
TL:DR Snakes super rare, very few. Yorkshire area is beautiful, God's own country. Try Peak District too, and Yorkshire coast.
The waterfall that you had to go through the pub to get to was also in robin hood prince of thieves the famous shower scene with Kevin costner
I have never seen a wild snake ever in the UK. But we do have em and there is only one posinous snake
@@weej840 Don't eat that one then.
The Adder is a venomous snake.
Just watching my 2 favourite ladies while building a cigar-box-guitar.
Hello from Washington (the one in England).
It's easy to take your surroundings for granted, they're our normal. But every so often I'm reminded how lucky I am and how beautiful my country is 🇬🇧
We were in the Yorkshire Dales this summer. It is as beautiful in reality as it is in the video. The three Peaks are breathtaking and the waterfalls!! The Stone Walls date back Centuries and the Stone Barns next to the walls are very old too. They are a iconic symbol of the Dales. To many a Yorkshire man/woman this is known as "God's Own Country " The Dales and Moors are well worth a visit. Even the villages and towns are centuries old. The Abbeys etc too. Thank you for video's
the Strid on the Bolton Abbey estate in Yorkshire is just 17 miles away from where I live. It’s a lovely place to spend a summers day walking along the river and calling in at the Abbey shop for an ice cream.
Great reaction guys, I’m biased as I’m a Yorkshire lass, born and bred. Our county is just beautiful, it has everything, lakes, national parks, forests, seaside, castles etc.
The Yorkshire coast which includes Whitby, Robin Hoods bay, Runswick Bay, and Staithes is absolutely jaw droppingly stunning.
While staying in Whitby for the music and singing week, in 2011 I got a bus way out and walked back on the coast through those towns, having a pint in each and a lovely time!
When it’s not raining lol.
@@bigg7047 I've spent long summers in the area so my opinion isn't skewed by a week in the tent or a daytrip.
Travel Wednesdays are really making me appreciate how beautiful Britain is. You're right, I do take it for granted. So, thanks for these videos.
Yes 👍🏻 so do I! I walk past Tudor house 🏠 and don’t even notice!
The UK has only 2 native snakes. The grass snake isn't venomous and the adder, aka viper which can give a painful bite but isn't fatal. In truth, you'd be lucky to see either of them.
An a 62 year old country girl and I have never seen them either 🤷
I think the last time someone died from an adder was in 1990 but could be wrong. You definitely barely see snakes though, I've only seen an adder once and I've only seen a grass snake once I've been around for yonks
Are you forgetting the smooth snake? Admittedly it's scarce but still holds out in parts of the south...
Incorrect actually.... there are three native species of snake in the UK.... the Grass Snake, the Adder and the Smooth Snake.
@@cyberash3000 which is actually a legless lizard - quick tip...if it blinks it's a slow worm (snakes don't have eyelids)...
The Yorkshire Dales are utterly beautiful.I say that,as a Lancashire lass.
The Yorkshire Moors and Dales are some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. I may be slightly biased. Yorkshire girl born and bred and have lived here all my life (though in West Yorkshire, near the Pennines).
I am from Wakefield and a lorry driver. Use to love coming off the M62 and going over the tops.
By far my favourite place in the UK. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and warm friendly people
This is the scenery that the Bronte sisters were inspired by to write their books! Very thought provoking imagery.☺️
The British isles are such a beautiful place and we who live there just take it for granted.
We do have beautiful scenery here in the UK. I'd never say the best, because I'm aware of other World scenery just as good, but I'm proud to say we are amongst the best. I live in Manchester, and I only have to go 15 miles or more as the crow flies, and I can see places like this. And when the sun shines on it, it's even better. Your appreciation is wonderful.
As a Yorkshireman this video was my favourite . Yorkshire is England’s biggest county so the is much more to see. . North Yorkshire Moors , Vale of York and the coastline .
As to the snakes you have no need to worry , there are only 3 species none of which are particularly harmful and not easy to find .
One bit of advice good footwear is essential.
I find your incredulity about the beauty and variations of our countryside so endearing xx we are an ancient island filled with mineral deposits iron coal etc xx for a small island we have the most beautiful countryside for years when I was young I went abroad for the sun but now in my older age I love visiting out beautiful country and seaside I have in fact just returned from Norfolk which is as you now know very beautiful xx
Glad to see u enjoying yourselves with this video. I think we have the snake called an Adder. Pretty small. Harmless & in 54 years I've never seen one.
My Ma was from North Yorkshire and my Pa Scottish/Liverpool. So we grew up holidaying in in a lot of these glorious places. Look up Richmond in N. Yorkshire. Has a castle dating back to Norman Times (1066)& my Ma born in the town.
We spent several Christmases as little kids in a snowed in pub in Horton in Ribblesdale.
Enjoy.😁💕💕
I wouldn’t say adders are actually harmless. They are poisonous. Grass snakes are harmless.
When you see those cute ''cow houses'' think of that landscape covered in snow in the Winter.
My mother was a yorkshire lass born and bread, growing up I use to spend summer holidays with my grandparents in Yorkshire, greats memories of the moors and dales. Natasha mentioned Blackpool, when my father retired from the USAF (21 years of service) we moved to Blackpool to open a guesthouse, I lived there for 27 years and my kids were born there, moved away when my kids were young didn't want them growing up there.
'born and bread' What side was she buttered on? 🤣
First time I've seen you two react but thank you for a wonderful video. I was born and raised in Yorkshire but now live in Australia, I often get asked if I miss the UK and I've always reply 'Not really, the only thing I miss is the Yorkshire countryside'. I've not been to all the places mentioned but it brought back some really good memories. I'll admit, I cried.
Just BEAUTIFUL!!!! WOW!!! My favorite Travel Wednesday episode? The Lake District is still my favorite!! I would love to see Beatrix Potter's farms & learn about her favorite sheep, the Herdwicks. Yes, I am obsessed by sheep & loved seeing them in today's video! GREAT job, Natasha & Debbie!!!
Try the Peak District.. it’s as beautiful if not better
The Herdwick sheeep video is one of my fav's They act like docile dogs! Amazing!
one of my fav vidoes!
England has so much countryside. It's absolutely stunning. Scotland is just as beautiful. Xx
thank you ladies ive been waiting for the yorkshire dales for ages it is just such a beautiful part of england thank you again
As a Dalesman I’m keen to see your reaction to this…
I don’t live in Yorkshire anymore, but all I can say is that when I go back home my heart, breath & sense of connection is restored.
Beautiful video, love you to have a look at the West Country of England - Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall - moors, beaches, wild ponies, historic towns/buildings and stone walls each! Xxx
100% Right and also Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Hampshire..
This is my 'backyard' and I've been to most of the places in this video... and will be checking some of the rest out this summer now... and it's truely gorgeous. It really is scratching the surface. Its hard not to stop and smile every few minutes!
Yorkshire is also famous for it's literary geniuses, the Bronte Sisters lived in West Yorkshire, all of their books were based in Yorkshire as inspiration, 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Jane Eyre' to name just 2. Bram Stoker used Whitby Abbey and the dramatic coastline as inspiration for Dracula when he sailed into England. Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland) used a carving found in the village church in Croft on Tees, N.Yorkshire for inspiration for the Cheshire Cat, Ripon Cathedrals carvings and crypt tunnel inspired some other characters and the rabbit hole also.
James Herriot's hilarious books on being a vet in Yorkshire also turned into a tv series 'All Creatures Great and Small', the comedy tv series, 'Last of the Summer Wine' is based in Holmefirth, W. Yorkshire and 'Heartbeat' is set in Goathland, N. Yorkshire. I know these tv shows may not mean anything to you but the scenery is stunning if you manage to find time to watch a clip or two of any of these shows.
I live in South Yorkshire and I've been to all the places you've mentioned. Totally agree with you, lovely places to visit xx
NB! Castle Bolton. Mary, Queen of Scots was held prisoner at Bolton for six months.[5] The story goes that she escaped and made her way towards Leyburn only to lose her 'shawl' on the way, hence the name ('The Shawl') of the cliff edge that runs westward out of Leyburn and is a well-known spot for easy walks with excellent views.
After her defeat in Scotland at the Battle of Langside in 1568 she fled to England, posing a threat to the position of the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I. Mary was initially held at Carlisle Castle under the watch of Henry, 9th Baron Scrope, but Carlisle proved unsuitable and in July 1568 Mary was moved to Bolton.
Though Bram Stoker included Whitby as one of the locations for his novel 'Dracula' - that hardly makes him a 'Yorkshire literary genius' - the guy was Irish. Stoker visited Whitby a few times around 1890, but never lived there. In fact Stoker spent more time in Scotland, Ireland (naturally) and even the USA than he ever spent in Yorkshire.
Have been on holiday a few times to the Dales.
Enjoyed this video reminded me of some happy times back a while ago.
I live in the North Yorkshire national park. The three peaks walk is a challenge walk that takes about ten hours with about 10,000 metres elevation and drop.Take a bag of sandwiches and some prescription narcotics.
As a proud Yorkshireman, I have to say you can't beat the Yorkshire Dales. England's greatest county.
A large boast! And one, even as a Yorkshireman, I would be wary of uttering. They each have their fine points.
We live in Cumbria, in the middle of the countryside. And yes we do take our surroundings for granted. But this forms our heritage and equally storys we share within our family and friends. Our day to day life often deflects where we are, but We are lucky to be able to walk out, take a breath and re-adjust our eyes, and minds to say Thank You. The North of England and equally the Scottish Borders are absolutely gorgeous but we dont shout about it. You should watch a video about Hadrians Wall, just up the road from us. Magnificent. Equally Dumfries and Galloway beautiful. And steeped in history.
Hi Natasha and Debbie!
20:20 You definitely wouldn't want to fall in The Strid!!! Despite the picture postacard look it is one of, if not the most dangerous stretches of river in The UK and the world!! Although its only 6 foot wide it is at least 100 ft deep in places. With the water heavily airated making it hard to stay afloat and holes and caves eroded in the sides, anyone who falls in never gets out! There videos on youtube where someone put a GoPro on a line down there. He put down about 20m before the line got snagged on a rock!
Another great video ladies. Yorkshire is my home county and it really is wonderful. Thank you for sharing it.
Seeing this has made me feel slightly homesick. I grew up in Yorkshire but now live in Plymouth
This is my favourite travel video you have done so far. I live 1.5 hours from here. I have been to Grassington before. Bowl and Forest is underneath and is also lovely. If you come to England, you are welcome to stay with me! 2 spare bedrooms and a bathroom. Good access to these places.
i drove over the moors once when the heather was in flower. It moved me to tears to see such beauty. The sun came out and it was inspiring.
Glad you guys viewed the Dales - Its so beautiful and even life slowed down so much, There are some gorgeous villages and castles as this was about trails. Enjoyed!
Yes a refreshing dip in the water on a summer's day after a long hike .....lovely ...but bone chilling even in summer
If the landscape strikes you as surprisingly tropical, find some videos of the Isles of Scilly- off the coast of Cornwall, they are the most southern part of the UK and are the only place in Britain with a sub tropical clime-palm trees etc. Go in the summer and you could easilly be in the Mediterranean
From a true Yorkshire man i love you two and your comments .
Unfortunately they missed the prettiest town in Nidderdale which is Knaresborough. It’s a beautiful market town with stunning views of the River Nidd and its impressive viaduct where people hire boats to row under the viaduct. The views are from the beautiful gardens in the grounds of the 12th century castle ruin which lead you down to the riverside walk. There truly is a picture postcard scene around every corner including quaint alleyways of cobbled stones and homes from most periods of history.
As for snakes, our only poisonous one is the Adder and they are very shy and their bite is no worse than a wasp sting apparently so not worth worrying about.
Yes, I agree! Knaresborough is beautiful.
Love to visit to Knaresborough, lovely place x
Did part of my work experience based in Askham Bryan college, York, as greenkeeper on a golf course there.
The thing is with places like the Lake district, its not just the scenery thats special, because places all over the world have stunning scenery, but to me what makes it special is that people for 1000's of years have called it home. Have farmed it, trod its ground and used it as a place of work and industry. Some these places you still feel like you're treading the footsteps of someone 1000 years ago. Kind of like their archaic spirit still wonders with you.
I think you made a really really good point when you said that some of us see this often and take it for granted. Only recently, since getting one of those little retro polaroid cameras (the one that spits out the image and it develops over a few minutes, (so cute)), have I actually taken a step back and thought - wow, some of us are very lucky to be near such natural beauty.
So when it's a sunny day outside (especially because these old school instant cameras really love the sunlight🌞) I cant wait to go outside and snap a few shots. (they come out dream-like 😊)
So yea, that resonates with me. Even before i even got into instant photos - Going outside on a nice day can just do so much for your headspace.
TAKE HEED THESE WORDS, FOLK!
Lovely video as always, ladies
ps- dont get too close to The Strid, it really is extremely dangerous, and the sides I think can be quite slippery
Cheers Guys. A Lovely Show. I absolutely love the Dales. When I first started out Hiking and Camping as a Kid, in the Woods at the back of my home, it wasn't long before I learned of the Yorkshire Dales. The Dales still hold a special place in my heart. Sure, we have the Pennies, The Lakes, Blacka Moor and hundreds more Places to see, but the Yorkshire Dales are right on my Doorstep. The are effectively my Back Yard.
Now you know why Yorkshire is known as "God's own County" ❤( yes, I'm a Yorkshire lass, from Leeds)
I'm also from Leeds, ruth. 🙂
I'm in Otley lol
If that’s what Yorkshire is,then Cornwall is the land of magic,myth and the best beaches I’ve ever seen.
@@TheCornishCockney I'm from Yorkshire and I spent 20 years in Cornwall. It's my second place in the world. But Cornwall is beautiful but Yorkshire has more of it.
Another very proud Yorkshire Lass here, from the town of a famous brass band!
So Beautiful! I live in Lancashire (County next to the yorkshire dales). You wont find many of the dry stone walls in the cities but outside of them they are everywhere!
The Yorkshire Dales such a beautiful place as is the Lake District, you should check out some of the coastal areas of England as well. There are some beautiful places in the south west, Sandbanks in Dorset for example and Devon, Somerset, Cornwall etc oh and we do have snakes but i think they must be quite rare i have never seen one, ever.
better places then sandbanks 👍⭐️in Dorset 😘
UK only has two snakes, the grass snake and the adder, which is the only venomous snake we have here. It stays in grassland area’s only and although it’s poisonous it’s a very timid creature so avoids human contact we’re possible. I’ve only seen one once and known only of one time f someone suffering a bite from one were his arm was outside his sleeping bag at night and the snake bit him which he didn’t know about as he was asleep at the time. His lower arm puffed up looking like Popeye after taking some spinach. 🤪🤓🇬🇧🏴
Hi ladies. I live in Sheffield, Yorkshire, and if you ever visit England you need to visit the beautiful, historic city of York. If you like history then this place will blow your mind. Its close to many attractive places like the locations in this video. Its a MUST GO for anybody visiting our Islands👍
As a Leeds lad, the dales are just on my doorstep. I have done all these walks before, Ingleton waterfalls route is a particular favourite. Just 2 weeks ago I walked Malham Cove, wild camped overnight and then headed down to Gordale scar and had a morning swim there and in Janets Foss before heading home :) The water is cold in the dales, but refreshing.
Yorkshire is a lovely county, we have dales, cities , historic places like York and of course a beautiful coastline as well. (I am a bit biased :D ) If you ever head over to Gods own country and would like a guide, feel free to ask on here, I and many other of your fans would happily show you our sights :)
I've lived in England all my life and have been to most places you talk about and have never seen a snake! ..so I wouldn't worry about snakes! ..😊👍
The bird singing at the druids place was a Chifchaff - its sings its name "chiff-chaff-chiff-chaff" - migrants to the UK for summer, the nearly all depart back south once they've finished breeding.
Try Northumbria!!!
Also Brimham rocks is awash with blueberries in the autumn. We used to go pick pounds of them every year as a kid
Love Brimham Rocks... did you read where some morons toppled some of these iconic rocks ? Not often I want to kill...but for these people I would make an exeption !
@@marynorth7988 i can imagine. Last time we went some idiot was doing a bbq amongst tinder dry heather 🙄
I really wish more people who visit internationally, especially from the US and Canada, would visit more places outside of London and the home counties. There is so much more to see.
You are 100% right Joshua but as 67 years old and as someone who lived in the heart of Inner London for 29 years and now lives in the same house that I moved to in Outer London in 1983, I can assure you that it is impossible to see all of Greater London in one lifetime and I tried, my friend:)
I agree, even though I’m from Notts I love London but there’s so much to see outside of it - my then American girlfriend preferred Nottingham to London
Absolutely not. I live in the North East, and it is horrible, don't come. Its not as if there are any idyllic beaches, clear sky zones, historic castles and Roman ruins. Absolutely nothing to see here....
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Joshua, totally agree
I’m glad they featured Fountains Abbey, such a lovely place - when I worked for the National Trust in York we got to do our initial training at Fountains
I don't know what it is about waterfalls but I love them too.
There are 3 types of snake in England: the Adder (mildly poisonous), grass snake & smooth snake (very rare), the latter are constrictors. Suggest you check out the Forest of Dean (mostly west Gloucestershire)where we have the Black adder that regularly attacks people called Baldrick! We also have Beaver, wild boar and species of deer.
My niece is landlady of the Board Inn pub in Hawes and many of my family live and work there. My nephew in the Wensleydale Creamery Shop. I grew up there and live an hour away now. Happy to drive you over the Buttertubs if you come 🤣🤣 The Dales is less commercial than the Lake District.
Thank you for appreciating Yorkshire. Being born there and lived there as a young girl it fills me with such pride. You must check out the North Yorkshire moors and the coastal areas too. Then next I would suggest Northumberland. The least populated county in England with stunning beaches, castles and countryside. Much love from the UK x
This is my first time watching,I loved it,I am very lucky to live in the medieval city of York,so all these places are pretty close by,having visited a lot of these places over the years I can say it never gets old.i will definitely be checking out more of your channel.
I'm from Scarborough which is Britain's first seaside resort ! , you should have a look at my town , Yorkshire is the greatest place on Earth , we have everything that's why we call it Gods own Country ! , Peace and Love guys !
Have you ever looked at the Lake District in England . It’s so beautiful
Every area has its own beauty. I never advertise my own area! I just say, 'go on the net for the Yorkshire Dales!
Natasha and Debbie, before you come over here it may be worthwhile joining the national trust, if you intend seeing a lot of their attractions it may save you money. I've just checked and you can join from the US.
When I lived in the north of England, the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors were my playground.
I would finish work on a friday, take the bike up there and set up the tent. Then head home Sunday afternoon
The the whole area was my playground...going out to the coast, Whitby is my favourite.
Up on the moors, with the Amazing scenery
the North York Moors Steam Trains are a Must see.
There is everything there, and the Dales change so much with the seasons.
My county! Great to see it through fresh eyes.
‘The Strid’ (the river where you paused the video to talk about the many lives of people who’ve been there over the years) is an incredibly deep and dangerous river. The water gets pulled deep underground and many people have drowned there but also disappeared, sucked under the water, never to be seen again. As kids we were all scared of it. Now im 49 and am still creeped out by it! 😂
In Britain there are three native species of snake: the adder, the grass snake and the smooth snake. Another animal that may be seen is the slow worm, which is actually a legless lizard - not a snake.
I moved to Scotland from Yorkshire and slow worms were abundant around my house until the cat got his paws on them 😳
@@HighlandMike325 What fun! We have a squiggle of slow worms in our garden (Gloucestershire) - we provide covered bits and wild areas, which they seem to appreciate, as we had babies last summer! Thankfully our one cat who used to chase them is too old now and the others aren't as interested! :)
I wake up every morning with mountain views. I appreciate it every day.
I was dragged around most of these places as a child but didn't appreciate it. Do now as an adult; yes Yorkshire is stunning #God'sowncounty. Only snakes we have in the UK are grass snakes, smooth snakes and adders. None are particularly venomous and you would be staggeringly lucky to see one - never seen a snake in the UK in all my 47 years. Thanks for uploading ladies. 😎😁🇬🇧🇺🇸
Another great one. The standing stones in the UK for me is more the age of them. They pretty much from the beginning of humanity. And I find that just simply mind blowing.
Ooh you really should check out Derbyshire and the Peak District. Absolutely stunning!!!
And so in almost 40years of exploring the UK countryside I have seen one grass snake at a distance. It was only a few inches long and completely harmless. It's actually a real rarely so you are incredibly unlikely to come across one even if seaking them out.
Also please try not to freak out about our stone circles, there is no evidence that sacrifice was anything to do with them and they tend to be in beautiful locations with the most peaceful atmospheres (The exception definitely being stonehenge which is so busy and managed it is a very different vibe). We are incredibly lucky to have such amazing glimpses of history and should treasure them. I wonder if the great pyramids would make you as uneasy? I really hope one day you get to experience them for yourself and feel the joy of connecting with your distant ancestors 💗
Kind wishes to you both and I look forward to watching you seeing more amazing places. Your joy and enthusiasm is wonderful to watch.
As an Englishman I’m really enjoying watching your videos of the UK and your respects to our country and military. You will be most welcome to visit us and our quirky ways ❤️
Hey Ladies,
Good to see you checking out 'Gods Country'. The Dales and Moors were my back yard growing up in York. Many weekend family trips were spent here although maybe as a young kid not appreciated as much as should have been!! But yes amazing scenery and pretty villages in the dales.
Yes, my county, definitely God's own county for sure
@@bladeschick1 Durham is God's own county, Yorkshire is the start of the south.😀
@@rayc146 lol nice try 😉😉
I live in york! Always have, always will! I definitely appreciate my surroundings especially as I get older and try to show my kids all of Yorkshire’s beauty x
Waiting for Devon and Cornwall :)
I hired a big van today to go and pick up a kitchen in Howarth, Yorkshire. The view I got from the elevated position of driving the van gave me a whole NEW perspective on how amazingly beautiful the Yorks Dales are, if you visit England hire a van or Range Rover because you can see over the stone walls and see soooo much more!! Stunning
Glad to see some reactions to northern England! 😁
Hiya Natasha and Debbie, if you look at the map of North Yorkshire where the dales are, you can see Whitehaven, where I live, now you's know where its at, I hope yall enjoyed this vlog I sure did, if you watch the youtube channel that'll do there's loads of Lake District vlogs on Paul's channel, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom
I live just north of York on that map at the beginning. (Harrogate, Knaresborough area) It’s just beautiful here. I don’t think everyone (who’s lived here all their lives) appreciates it at much as they should. But I do understand if it’s all you’ve ever seen all your life, it can become boring (not everyone of course) But I grew up in different countries as my father was military. So I absolutely love it 😁
I walk fewston now and then. And we love climbing around Brimham rocks too! And fountains abbey!
I’ve not been to the druids temple yet, but I remember friends from high school that used to go at night and scare the cr*p out of themselves 😁
I moved away from Harrogate but visit regularly, I never appreciated it when I lived there.
I'm from Winterburn, just over the hill from Malham and have to say it's even more beautiful than the video..Gordale Scar is breathtaking, and you can even climb the waterfall if you're feeling adventurous..
Love your reactions, hope you get to York and Yorkshire soon
I'm nearly seventy years old and have only seen a few grass snakes in the wild, and never a (rare) smooth snake (these are the two non-venomous ones) ...I've yet to see my first adder either (these are the mildly venomous ones which helpfully display a distinctive zig zag pattern on the back to warn you)...so don't think you've much to fear from snakes in the UK, particularly as they're typically British...ie generally well mannered but won't even give you the time of day unless you actively seek them out or tread on them!
Absolutely right, I definitely take it for granted 🤔 You still take me to amazing places every week that I have never visited though. So thanks 😁
Just to support Debbie’s point about the number of people that have historically walked in the same footsteps, the layout of my hometown - the centre at least - dates back the 1100s (same street names too), and there’s still plenty of buildings that were first built not too long after that relatively (like the church and castle). I know I had relatives here in at the least the 1640s during the English Civil War and probably earlier. Same with a battlefield down the road that I walk around a lot - it’s very picturesque and just farm fields now, but I found out fairly recently that I had three ancestors/relatives there too.
There’s so much more history just locally I could ramble on about that it’s almost overwhelming when you think about it, but you can definitely feel it when you’re here - and it’s what I miss when I visit the US, although I love the place immensely- I’m sure you’ll both notice it too.
The same is true of North America of course in terms of the footsteps of people over millennia (including some of my own ancestors and relatives too) but the scale is so big you don’t necessarily feel that everywhere.
As you like Castles and 'stone things' Natasha, if that includes from the Roman period then you should look into Hadrians Wall (have you heard of it?). Though it's no longer anywhere near as high as it was when the Romans left it, and parts are gone completely, much of it is still there lengthwise, and many of the forts are still in evidence (to various degrees). The views are great too! There is a village near it called 'Wall' because all the buildings were made (a long time ago) from stone the locals nicked from the actual wall itself!
Northumbria (counties of Northumberland and Durham) is well worth looking into as well. It's got Castles too, such as Bamburgh, Alnwick (pronounced 'An-ick', some of Harry Potter was filmed there) and Lindisfarne etc.
Natasha and Debbie, I absolutely love your reactions plus I'm learning a lot about my own country, thank you. I live in the county of Suffolk in the East of England , Right on the edge of the fabulous Norfolk Broads. I think you should both experience these wonderful waterways. Go on give it a go, you'll love it.
i've lived in York for over 30yrs, and yes there is so much to enjoy. it is beautiful. and of course the surrounding area.
I feel blessed to have been born and lived most of my life (except for work taking me away for a while), in Yorkshire. Its about 200 miles north of London (3-4 hours drive). I lived on the edge of the Dales and now live on the edge of the Moors, so feel I've enjoyed the best of both national parks. The Fewston & Swinsty reservoirs were my 'local walk' and I've been fortunate enough to visit all the places in the video you showed.
I don't believe anyone can regret spending time in Yorkshire, whether its the national parks or villages/towns/citys.
That Lake District video you did definitely short-changed you. I really think you should do a different one that showcases all the main places. You will love it.
This is weird! I actually watched this video in an idle moment last week and thought “this would be a good one for Natasha and Debbie to react to”! I watched it out of enlightened self interest - I live just down the road from Bolton Abbey and The Strid (which is as deadly as claimed!). As has been noted we have one poisonous snake in the U.K., the adder, of which I have seen precisely one in sixty plus years and that was on Arran in Scotland (good Scottish place to react to!) and it was apparently asleep (didn’t check, left it alone). Incidences of people being bitten are few and the bite is painful but not lethal. Not a concern. Actually the thing that could hurt you is very small - a sheep/deer tick which can cause Lyme Disease. Anyway if you end up in Yorkshire happy to be your guide if required. Fee is price of a pint!
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@@elemar5 My bad. Although I dare say neither of us have ever tried eating one….
The great thing,about living on a fairly small island,is that,it doesn’t take long,to get from city,to countryside,or seaside.
I love the Dales, I'm from Leeds which is right there near it & going into it all the time as a kid was everything. It really is a stunning place to visit and one of my favourite national parks. Anyway great vid xx
I’ve always been proud to be a Yorkshire Lass...
Within 10mins of my house there is woodland, a waterfall, lake and a Cistercian abbey and a Minster (church). Within 20mins there are a couple of castles. Within 30mins you are in Nottinghamshire and there you find Sherwood Forest. Plus we are approx 1 hour from the Pennines, Chatsworth Estate, York, Scarborough, Whitby and a whole host of other coastal towns & villages.
This is one of those things that upsets Brits when tourists mostly say “I want to go to the UK, I want to go to London”. There is so much more to the UK than London, but most Tourists only ever see London.
Where I am situated in Yorkshire I can be in London in less than 3 hours (traffic in London permitting), I can be on the south coast within 4 hours, I can be in Wales and Scotland. Northern Ireland takes a bit longer because it takes ferries. OR I can be at the airport in 30mins and before my husband’s coffee was cold, we were landing in Dublin (approx 30mins).
I recommend all tourists do visit London, but go around the UK.
Most people in the UK actually dislike London immensely, especially people in the Midland and further north.
Personally I truly despise London, if I have to go, I am there for the least amount of time possible. I’d rather drive home than stay overnight. There are many Brits who have never been to London, and never plan to go.
"in the lake district one we didn't see 'the lake'... "
A there's more than one lake..
B there's only one lake called a lake. The others are meres or , waters