The dales are so beautiful and somewhere we want to seee more of! We've never watched the TV show, but it does look a pretty place. It reminds us of Bakewell, that was full of tourists too! Any place framing with dogs is definitely for us. The food looks good. The salad looks so so good! Looks like all your visitors had really great visits. Cheers 🍻
Yes, definitely has a similar vibe to Bakewell. Over tourism is a concern... But these places are so iconic, we just have to visit them! You MUST watch the TV show! It's too good not to 😉😊
I have had the luxury of going there dozens of times on holiday and staying for quite a while. So yes, I have seen more of Britain than a lot of British people because of that privilege! Thanks so much for watching! Have you been to the Dales?
I haven't seen the current series - I was brought up with the Christopher Timothy, Carol Drinkwater/Lynda Bellingham, Peter Davison and Robert Hardy version. Hey, Dara, if you like historical books set in the Dales, try Gervais Phinn's tales about him being a schools inspector in the Little Village School series.
That sounds like a wonderful series, will have to check it out! The original series is a classic. But like one loves all of their children equally... I think it's possible to love both series. They are each wonderful in their own ways ;-)
I remember watching the old series of 'All Creatures Great and Small' starring Christopher Timothy - and loved it. I'm not sure the new series will top that ... but I should give it a try. Oh my, seeing the village 'Dressed for Filming' would be wonderful. Ooh, now you come to mention it, I haven't heard the term "Greengrocers" in the States 🤔There are fewer greengrocers in the UK than there used to be due to the proliferation of supermarkets. A true crime from 1766? Wow! It all happens in Grassington! Congrats on discovering Helen's Farm - what a fun discovery! Fab food too! A very enjoyable vlog - thank you! ❤
Nice accidental find of the farm at Yockenthwaite, which is indeed the location of Helen's dad's farm. You might also be interested to know that the interior shots of "The Drover's Arms" are actually filmed at "The Green Dragon" in Hardraw, near Hawes, and that set dressing isn't needed because it really is exactly how you see it in the show ! As a bonus, Hardraw Falls - the highest above ground waterfall in England - is in the pub's back yard. You should also visit Thirsk - a splendid town in it's own right, and which is home to The Herriot Museum, located in the actual building where the real veterinary practice was based.
Yes, we definitely need to visit Thirsk as well! Thanks for telling me about The Green Dragon in Hardraw. That would be fun to see also. Cheers for watching!
Oh my beautiful Yorkshire Dales, shown off to perfection on a lovely summer day. I live 9 miles away (Skipton) from Grassington and know the area well as I love to go out on my Royal Enfield motorcycle into the high Dales (Wensleydale, Swaledale and others) where it's a bit quieter. My cousin bought a new motorbike this summer and I took great delight in showing him around "my back yard". We got to Tan Hill, (highest pub in England) above Keld in upper Swaledale, the (magenta) heather was carpeting the fells and it was magnificent. He'd never been there in all his 78 years and to quote him he was "blown away" by it all. "Helen's Farm" at Yockenthwaite is a much-photographed scene, even before it featured in ACG&S - complete with the iconic red postbox. I could go on, extolling the beauties of the Dales, but perhaps you'll be able to discover other gems around those valleys and rivers for yourselves...
@@MagentaOtterTravelsIn the late 1980's a friend and myself cycled to Grassington from Doncaster, I'd been there many times, but not for a long time, this time we camped (tent) in a farmers field £2 and cycled over the moors the following morning to Mallam. It's a few miles to Settle from there and next year I will be taking my assistance dog with me to Settle for a week in a cottage, I wanted to cycle but my dog isn't so keen, I swear that she doesn't trust me :/
Love Yorkshire ( my home county so I know I’m biased). Loved the tea towel with various rules-all true of course. I’m sure I had a similar one once but have no idea where it is!! Thanks for the vlog from another hedgehog lover.☺️🦔
I loved this vlog, and the Premiere' opening with the count down was epic! Do that for every vlog. You too girls are so very photogenic Dara. The north of England is so very serene, and far better (I think) than going into London. I commuted for many years and have not been back to Westminster since 31st July!!!! You produce such interesting, brilliantly put together vlogs, and I look forward to these every week. Why not do a live vlog from Dallas at some point and chat to some of your 13.1k subscribers? Have a nice weekend D & I
Glad you have left the London commute behind! Any updates on choosing a place to retire to in Cornwall or somewhere? I thought of you Ian... next week my vlog of York Minster will probably be a LONG video! We did a tour with a friend who is also an official tour guide there, and it is full of interesting details. Plus we went up to the roof, which was amazing!
What a delightful visit(s) Dara. I have a confession to make. I 🩷 the original cast and series of All Creatures Great and Small 1978. I have that with a few tv programmes including Dr.Who. Just can't get into the vibe of the new cast. What I can enjoy and certainly did was this tour and your drive through the Dales. What a gorgeous wee town- and lots of cute dogs to boot. Fabulous editing once again - and love how you were suddenly presented with Helen's family farm. Another Magenta Otter Gem. Have a fabulous week. 🩷🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
I have heard the same thing from many people from England. But I have to say, the recent series is so excellent! You really really need to give it a proper try!! Thanks so much for watching and leaving such a lovely comment.🩷
Nice video. I've never been to Grassington but have come across the name Scar Street in a couple of other places. I believe they usually refer to a outcrop of rock, or rocky bank or cliff in the vicinity. Although, it's not always a large landscape feature.
It is still wild to see people walking around and filming in my neck of the woods 😅 I live just over the bridge from grassington, and work in the village. While sometimes the tourists are exasperating ive had more pleasant interactions than unpleasant ones. Glad you enjoyed your trip and you're visit to my friends families cafe! And who knows, maybe we saw eachother 😁
That cafe was fab! Would love to go back! Glad you enjoyed coming along with us on our explore of Grassington. You are lucky to live in such a lovely place!
Another delightful video, well done. I devoured all my mother's books by James Herriot when I was a young teen, probably the first adult books I read, which turned me into a bit of a lifelong bibliophile. I'm surprised you didn't knock on the door of Helen's farm, explain who you are and show them your UA-cam channel, worth a shot.
I am so glad to hear how much you enjoyed the books and what an important role they had in your life! They certainly are classics! I would not want to bother the people who live in that farm. The poor people probably get way more attention than they want! Lol
Never seen All Creatures but used to love the intro music as a child. That’s quite the detour on the way up to the Lakes! Do they close the town off for filming? Love that stripey badger! Not heard greengrocers for a long, long time! Grassington really is a lovely place. There was a great tv show a while back which gave away a house in Grassington to people that had to audition to live there and be a worthy addition to the village. Tragic tales indeed! What a picturesque farm, good find. Well done on finding all the locations! Great presentation on all the food. Wow, cool cards! Think im due a revisit! 👍
I'm so sorry that it has taken me forever to respond to your lovely comment! Now that my York Minster video is done, I'm trying to catch up on the week! I really want you to watch the latest adaptation of the show! It's BRILLIANT! Then go to Grassington 😉
@ did enjoy my visit there earlier in the year but yes spotting all the filming locations is cool, something I’ve always loved doing. We detoured to do about a zillion on the PCH!
My next visit to the UK will hopefully be the Dales and the Lake District. I have a friend near Kirbymoorside and I also am a fan of Beatrix Potter. By the way, I picked up some Wensleydale cheese yesterday!!!!!!
@@mallaka8 you know, we are always in Britain in the summer. I have not yet experienced Bonfire night or the Christmas holidays. Hopefully I will get the chance to do so one of these years!
I really enjoyed your vlog of Grassington. I camped near there back in 1986 with the Scouts . I have enjoyed all of your vlogs on the Yorkshire Dales . Some time you are up in the Dales you should visit White Scar Cave near Ingleton, it is Britain's largest show cave and I work there as a tour guide .You are very welcome to take photos on the tour of the cave, though unfortunately, my boss does not allow any videoing inside the cave .But it is well worth the experience and there is also a cafe and gift shop with an incredible view. So can if you wish have a brew with a view.
@@thomasbrownriggholden3395 that sounds like a really fun place to visit! Thank you for the suggestion! And thank you so much for watching my Yorkshire series and taking the time to comment!🩷
A scar is a geographical feature - basically where the limestone is exposed in this case. I think you may be familiar with Gordale Scar at Malham? Another superbly presented video. Thanks so so much. This area is 'on my door stop' and it's so interesting to see familiar places through your eyes. xx
Once people mentioned scar being a geographic feature I remembered I had heard of that before. But it is not something we really say in the states, so it didn't come to mind. Thanks so much for watching my Yorkshire videos. I'm glad that you can relate to them and find them interesting. Tomorrow is York Minster! XX
One of my all time favourite Magenta Otter videos. I am so pleased to learn you are fans of the "show" too. Your videos do so much to make me appreciate my own country.
Wow, I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video that much!! Sorry it has taken me all week to read and respond to your message. My York Minster video took WAAAAAY too much time to edit, so I've been slammed! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Dara
Oh yes, I'm sure it's that type of scar. It's just not a word I was familiar with, as we don't use it in the states. Your mum grew up in a lovely pace!
I haven't seen the latest incarnation but I remember the Robert Hardy verion with some affection. That, too, rejoiced in the beauty of the Dales and you were lucky to get good weather for your travels. I look forward to your next excursion.
Love your enthusiasm , I regularly visit Grassington as I’m only an hour away, always go on my motorcycle, I suppose because it’s on my doorstep I kinda take it for granted, watching your video reminds me how lucky I am , thankyou
You are very lucky!! And I'm sure the narrow roads are easier to fit through on a motorcycle ;-) Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Sorry it took me all week to respond... I've been slammed trying to get my York Minster video done in time for tomorrow! See you then!
Hi , it’s a shame you didn’t travel 10 miles south of York to visit Selby where I live, the Abbey in Selby was founded in 1069 and is part of the American trail, it has what is called the Washington window, a 15th century stained glass window which is reputed to be the inspiration behind your national flag, it was paid for by a direct descendant of your first President and it features Stars and Stripes, check it out on Wikipedia, look forward to your next video.
If you visit Grassington again and have a few hours to spare you can walk down to the river, along it then up on to the Moors behind Grassington before dropping back in to the village. About 6/7 miles in total but great for getting running water (including a strid), woods, sheep, stiles, a short scramble, hills and village all in one go!
I heard about that hike and really wish that we had had time to go! We were packing in way too much on that little Yorkshire trip! Tomorrow's video is of York Minster. We did a thorough tour of the minster, but didn't have time to walk through the city properly because we had to dash back to Gloucestershire ;-)
Amazing how busy it is for a little town. What a delightful town and region, albeit a tad touristy. Coincidentally today I was in an Op Shop (thrift shop) and found an old book from 1980 - The Book Of British Villages. With over 700 unique British villages in it. I wonder if it had Grassington? I was tempted to buy it but in the end left for someone who may appreciate it more. I reckon the villages change so little the book may still be relevant. 😂
@@MagentaOtterTravels these things don't sell very quickly so I'll wander over this week and have a look to see if Grassington has an entry. You'd think it would make a list of 700 😂 Actually thinking about it, there may be 7 or 8 thousands towns in Britain, so it probably depends on how popular or quintessentially British it was 45 years ago. 😂 But I'll check.
@@MagentaOtterTravels I found the book and took photo. Google was able to scan and copy the text so I've pasted it below. Grassington didn't have its own entry, it was under Linton-in-Graven... LINTON-IN-CRAVEN NORTH YORKSHIRE 7 miles north of Skipton 'Loveliest Village in the North' was the title awarded to Linton in a national newspaper contest in 1949. The competition is no longer held, but Linton's standards have never slipped. It is a bewitching little place of stone cottages, ivy-clad walls, immaculate gardens, moss, lichen and tall trees whose upper branches are thick with the nests of vociferous rooks. The green, at the centre of the village, is overlooked by an early-18th century almshouse of surprising size. It was endowed in 1721 by Richard Fountaine. The village green slopes eastward to the grassy banks of Linton Beck. Road, foot and packhorse bridges span the stream. GRASSINGTON This is another handsome Dales village 2 miles away to the north-east - and one whose fortunes were founded on lead. Remains of the old workings, which were closed in the 19th century, can be seen on the surrounding moors. In Garrs Lane there is a pair of cottages built from part of an old theatre in which the tragedian Edmund Kean made frequent appearances during the early 1800s.
Have you been to the James Herriot museum in Thirsk? I really love that town, which is the real town where Alf White practiced. It is also the hometown of the Yorkshire Vet. I work as a night vet at the old Skeldale Veterinary Hospital, which is a newer building, now owned by Medivet (a bit bittersweet). We only see companion animals now. The North York Moors is home to the ''most beautiful view in Yorkshire'' per Alf. As a vet, walking in his footsteps and looking at the views he loved, gave me chills. My boss recently went to a 25 year anniversary celebration of the museum and met the actors from the current TV show, lucky her.
I'm so fascinated to learn that you work as a night vet! That's amazing! Very touching to hear how you relate to James Herriot's books. No I haven't been to Thirsk, but we definitely need to visit. We have so much we still need to see in Yorkshire!
Love your Yorkshire videos. As a proud Yorkshireman who can trace his ancestry as far back as Constantine the Great declared Roman Emperor in York on July 25th 306 as well as many kings of England including William I, Several early Henry’s and Edward’s, the last being King John called Lack Land. I liked the Yorkshire sign with various sayings but your video ended before I could read them all. The most famous one is listed below. 'Ear all, see all, say nowt; Eat all, sup all, pay nowt; And if ivver tha does owt fer nowt - Allus do it fer thissen. Translation: 'Hear all, see all, say nothing; Eat all, drink all, pay nothing; And if ever you do anything for nothing - always do it for yourself.
@@mikeswift6713 that is a great saying! Sorry I didn't pause long enough on the Yorkshire sayings tea towel. I'm always trying to make my videos as short and fast paced as possible. Thanks so much for watching these videos! I really appreciate it. Cheers! Dara
Low is also what cows do (moo). It could also be an Old English variation of Lovers' Lane. Grassington was the real life location of the Calendar Girls.
Hiya. Theatre Cottage is thought to be the location of the original playhouse in Grassington. In case a link will disappear, if you search 'why holiday cottage used to boast a full house' and scroll down, you'll come to the article in the Craven Herald & Pioneer which will give you a pretty good history lesson. Scar Street is named after a local landmark. Stay safe. All the best to you.
If you have not read the books or watched the TV show please do your self a favour and do both of those things, All Creatures Great and Small is a great read and a fantastic watch.
Hiya Dara, I watched this vlog this morning, I really enjoyed it, I'm a little behind on your vlogs, I was in London 2 weeks ago, when you kept on saying Grassington, I thought you were going to say "Grasmere", I think William Wordsworth is buried there, I'm not the biggest fan of All Creatures, my Mam and Dad are, when there watching All Creatures, I'm usually watching Magenta Otter Travels, or some other vlogs, watch on The Natasha and Debbie show, they've made sandwiches, listen to what Natasha said about one when she was making it, she says it 8 mins 59 into the vlog, this is Choppy
Excellent wonderful video clips like good work good job beautiful view thanks again continue ❤❤❤❤
Thank you very much for featuring my little shop in Grassington in your lovely video - Emmy Turner Illustration 🥰
Oh, I'm so glad you watched the video! Next time I'm there I'll have to pop in and say hello!
Your lovely travelling tour content truly shines, and it's evident that you're an awesome creator! Stay in touch, my friend~
Whoa, beet root falafel salad? YUM! All of that food looks amazing, and the lemon cake has me drooling!
It was all so good! I'd love to eat there on the regular. We just need to travel between there and Vancouver for our foodie fixes, right?
@@MagentaOtterTravels Sounds like a plan!
Whoa, what a cool “stumble-upon” during your drive!
I was so surprised! Such good luck. Of course, if I had done proper research beforehand, we would have gone there on purpose!!! haha
The dales are so beautiful and somewhere we want to seee more of! We've never watched the TV show, but it does look a pretty place. It reminds us of Bakewell, that was full of tourists too! Any place framing with dogs is definitely for us. The food looks good. The salad looks so so good! Looks like all your visitors had really great visits. Cheers 🍻
Yes, definitely has a similar vibe to Bakewell. Over tourism is a concern... But these places are so iconic, we just have to visit them!
You MUST watch the TV show! It's too good not to 😉😊
you have seen so much of England than my self ha ha , I love waiting your videos and learning some of the history.
I have had the luxury of going there dozens of times on holiday and staying for quite a while. So yes, I have seen more of Britain than a lot of British people because of that privilege! Thanks so much for watching! Have you been to the Dales?
I haven't seen the current series - I was brought up with the Christopher Timothy, Carol Drinkwater/Lynda Bellingham, Peter Davison and Robert Hardy version.
Hey, Dara, if you like historical books set in the Dales, try Gervais Phinn's tales about him being a schools inspector in the Little Village School series.
That sounds like a wonderful series, will have to check it out!
The original series is a classic. But like one loves all of their children equally... I think it's possible to love both series. They are each wonderful in their own ways ;-)
I loved his books!
I loved the original series as well. But love the new series just as much. You should give it a try!
I remember watching the old series of 'All Creatures Great and Small' starring Christopher Timothy - and loved it. I'm not sure the new series will top that ... but I should give it a try. Oh my, seeing the village 'Dressed for Filming' would be wonderful. Ooh, now you come to mention it, I haven't heard the term "Greengrocers" in the States 🤔There are fewer greengrocers in the UK than there used to be due to the proliferation of supermarkets. A true crime from 1766? Wow! It all happens in Grassington! Congrats on discovering Helen's Farm - what a fun discovery! Fab food too! A very enjoyable vlog - thank you! ❤
@@The_Brit_Girls you HAVE to watch the new series on Amazon/PBS... it is so so good!!
I can’t say I’ve seen the show (Stephen here), but what a gorgeous village all on its own!
The show is absolutely charming! A PBS show that is just a family-friendly, feel-good gem! And great for animal lovers ;-)
Nice accidental find of the farm at Yockenthwaite, which is indeed the location of Helen's dad's farm. You might also be interested to know that the interior shots of "The Drover's Arms" are actually filmed at "The Green Dragon" in Hardraw, near Hawes, and that set dressing isn't needed because it really is exactly how you see it in the show ! As a bonus, Hardraw Falls - the highest above ground waterfall in England - is in the pub's back yard.
You should also visit Thirsk - a splendid town in it's own right, and which is home to The Herriot Museum, located in the actual building where the real veterinary practice was based.
Yes, we definitely need to visit Thirsk as well! Thanks for telling me about The Green Dragon in Hardraw. That would be fun to see also. Cheers for watching!
On another note, I love this song you’ve used. Almost as much as the term “crawling with dogs!”
Oh my beautiful Yorkshire Dales, shown off to perfection on a lovely summer day. I live 9 miles away (Skipton) from Grassington and know the area well as I love to go out on my Royal Enfield motorcycle into the high Dales (Wensleydale, Swaledale and others) where it's a bit quieter. My cousin bought a new motorbike this summer and I took great delight in showing him around "my back yard". We got to Tan Hill, (highest pub in England) above Keld in upper Swaledale, the (magenta) heather was carpeting the fells and it was magnificent. He'd never been there in all his 78 years and to quote him he was "blown away" by it all.
"Helen's Farm" at Yockenthwaite is a much-photographed scene, even before it featured in ACG&S - complete with the iconic red postbox. I could go on, extolling the beauties of the Dales, but perhaps you'll be able to discover other gems around those valleys and rivers for yourselves...
Thank you for your well written comment. It was very picturesque, and I enjoyed reading it! Cheers! Dara
Sometimes, ya just gotta go to certain “touristy” spots., especially if it’s something you really love like that. So fun!
Yes, I agree. And then you can't complain about the crowds... because you are part of the problem! LOL
Thanks for another lovely Yorkshire video. Xxx
Such a beautiful area!
@@MagentaOtterTravelsIn the late 1980's a friend and myself cycled to Grassington from Doncaster, I'd been there many times, but not for a long time, this time we camped (tent) in a farmers field £2 and cycled over the moors the following morning to Mallam. It's a few miles to Settle from there and next year I will be taking my assistance dog with me to Settle for a week in a cottage, I wanted to cycle but my dog isn't so keen, I swear that she doesn't trust me :/
Love Yorkshire ( my home county so I know I’m biased). Loved the tea towel with various rules-all true of course. I’m sure I had a similar one once but have no idea where it is!! Thanks for the vlog from another hedgehog lover.☺️🦔
I loved this vlog, and the Premiere' opening with the count down was epic! Do that for every vlog. You too girls are so very photogenic Dara. The north of England is so very serene, and far better (I think) than going into London. I commuted for many years and have not been back to Westminster since 31st July!!!! You produce such interesting, brilliantly put together vlogs, and I look forward to these every week. Why not do a live vlog from Dallas at some point and chat to some of your 13.1k subscribers? Have a nice weekend D & I
Glad you have left the London commute behind! Any updates on choosing a place to retire to in Cornwall or somewhere? I thought of you Ian... next week my vlog of York Minster will probably be a LONG video! We did a tour with a friend who is also an official tour guide there, and it is full of interesting details. Plus we went up to the roof, which was amazing!
What a delightful visit(s) Dara. I have a confession to make. I 🩷 the original cast and series of All Creatures Great and Small 1978. I have that with a few tv programmes including Dr.Who. Just can't get into the vibe of the new cast. What I can enjoy and certainly did was this tour and your drive through the Dales. What a gorgeous wee town- and lots of cute dogs to boot. Fabulous editing once again - and love how you were suddenly presented with Helen's family farm. Another Magenta Otter Gem. Have a fabulous week. 🩷🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
I have heard the same thing from many people from England. But I have to say, the recent series is so excellent! You really really need to give it a proper try!!
Thanks so much for watching and leaving such a lovely comment.🩷
You always visit the most beautiful and lush places. So happy you were able to visit the filming location. The protest to stop there was worth it!
Haha thanks! 😊
Nice video. I've never been to Grassington but have come across the name Scar Street in a couple of other places. I believe they usually refer to a outcrop of rock, or rocky bank or cliff in the vicinity. Although, it's not always a large landscape feature.
@@lokki245 ah, thanks for that explanation!
It is still wild to see people walking around and filming in my neck of the woods 😅
I live just over the bridge from grassington, and work in the village. While sometimes the tourists are exasperating ive had more pleasant interactions than unpleasant ones. Glad you enjoyed your trip and you're visit to my friends families cafe! And who knows, maybe we saw eachother 😁
That cafe was fab! Would love to go back! Glad you enjoyed coming along with us on our explore of Grassington. You are lucky to live in such a lovely place!
Definitely got something to do next weekend ...Great video again ❤
@@glastonbury4304 do you live nearby? And do you have a dog? Lol
@MagentaOtterTravels ...I'm not far I guess I'm in Northern Cheshire about 2 hours by car and yes I've got a Westie... x
Another delightful video, well done. I devoured all my mother's books by James Herriot when I was a young teen, probably the first adult books I read, which turned me into a bit of a lifelong bibliophile. I'm surprised you didn't knock on the door of Helen's farm, explain who you are and show them your UA-cam channel, worth a shot.
I am so glad to hear how much you enjoyed the books and what an important role they had in your life! They certainly are classics! I would not want to bother the people who live in that farm. The poor people probably get way more attention than they want! Lol
Very good post!! 🌴🌴Aloha
Mahalo for watching! 🌺
You like ice cream, try Chatburn near Clitheroe.
@@robertlonsdale5326 thanks for the suggestion. Why do you like it so much? How is it different or special?
We stumbled upon that farm in May, picture perfect.
@@thewealduk9802 yes! Beautiful place! Were you excited to bump into it as well?
I love that you had the chance encounter with Helen's home.
@@stephennicholson2833 I was gobsmacked when that happened by accident, and was grateful that Ian noticed!!
Never seen All Creatures but used to love the intro music as a child. That’s quite the detour on the way up to the Lakes! Do they close the town off for filming? Love that stripey badger! Not heard greengrocers for a long, long time! Grassington really is a lovely place. There was a great tv show a while back which gave away a house in Grassington to people that had to audition to live there and be a worthy addition to the village. Tragic tales indeed! What a picturesque farm, good find. Well done on finding all the locations! Great presentation on all the food. Wow, cool cards! Think im due a revisit! 👍
I'm so sorry that it has taken me forever to respond to your lovely comment! Now that my York Minster video is done, I'm trying to catch up on the week!
I really want you to watch the latest adaptation of the show! It's BRILLIANT! Then go to Grassington 😉
@ did enjoy my visit there earlier in the year but yes spotting all the filming locations is cool, something I’ve always loved doing. We detoured to do about a zillion on the PCH!
My next visit to the UK will hopefully be the Dales and the Lake District. I have a friend near Kirbymoorside and I also am a fan of Beatrix Potter. By the way, I picked up some Wensleydale cheese yesterday!!!!!!
Oooh, fun! Plain or with fruit in it?
I think your next trip plan sounds perfect! How great to have a friend there!
I live just outside Grassington. You should try to visit when the Christmas market is on. It just looks so pretty and festive.
@@mallaka8 you know, we are always in Britain in the summer. I have not yet experienced Bonfire night or the Christmas holidays. Hopefully I will get the chance to do so one of these years!
Nice video, its a great location
Thanks! We love that whole area.
I really enjoyed your vlog of Grassington. I camped near there back in 1986 with the Scouts . I have enjoyed all of your vlogs on the Yorkshire Dales . Some time you are up in the Dales you should visit White Scar Cave near Ingleton, it is Britain's largest show cave and I work there as a tour guide .You are very welcome to take photos on the tour of the cave, though unfortunately, my boss does not allow any videoing inside the cave .But it is well worth the experience and there is also a cafe and gift shop with an incredible view. So can if you wish have a brew with a view.
@@thomasbrownriggholden3395 that sounds like a really fun place to visit! Thank you for the suggestion! And thank you so much for watching my Yorkshire series and taking the time to comment!🩷
A scar is a geographical feature - basically where the limestone is exposed in this case. I think you may be familiar with Gordale Scar at Malham?
Another superbly presented video. Thanks so so much.
This area is 'on my door stop' and it's so interesting to see familiar places through your eyes. xx
Once people mentioned scar being a geographic feature I remembered I had heard of that before. But it is not something we really say in the states, so it didn't come to mind.
Thanks so much for watching my Yorkshire videos. I'm glad that you can relate to them and find them interesting. Tomorrow is York Minster! XX
One of my all time favourite Magenta Otter videos. I am so pleased to learn you are fans of the "show" too. Your videos do so much to make me appreciate my own country.
Wow, I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video that much!! Sorry it has taken me all week to read and respond to your message. My York Minster video took WAAAAAY too much time to edit, so I've been slammed! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Dara
My great nephew was named after Tristan in the original ACGAS.
That's sweet! A very old-fashioned name.
I don’t suppose it is that common a name in the US so l expect he is the only one in his class, if not his school!
Grassington is a major overnight stop for walkers doing the long distance route of the Dales Way.
@@harrydance1969 interesting! I assume there are a lot of good B&Bs around there?
And camp sites! 🙂
Nip over to Lancashire, particularly the forest of Bowland, you're close and it's beautiful.
@@robertlonsdale5326 we do need to explore Lancashire! We shall have to check out the forest of Bowland when we do!
@@MagentaOtterTravels Don't expect to see many trees!
This is going to be a Biggy.
@@griswald7156 I hope you like it! I think it's a fun one 🤩
@@MagentaOtterTravels when the fun stops ….
Just spent a week in Settle,lovely part of the UK.
My mother was born at Linton, the next village to Grassington
Scar Lane may be named after a "scar" which is a rock out crop & not a cut! 🙏🇬🇧
Oh yes, I'm sure it's that type of scar. It's just not a word I was familiar with, as we don't use it in the states. Your mum grew up in a lovely pace!
I haven't seen the latest incarnation but I remember the Robert Hardy verion with some affection. That, too, rejoiced in the beauty of the Dales and you were lucky to get good weather for your travels. I look forward to your next excursion.
Thanks very much! Tomorrow's excursion is to York Minster... my video is a full tour including the Undercroft, Crypt and Tower! See you then XX
We have a greengrocers next to the butchers in our village
We visit Grassington on a regular basis and often partake of a beverage in “The Drovers” 😂
@@susansmiles2242 that sounds lovely 🩷
You should've visited Thirsk where he actually lived. We have the wonderful Herriott museum as well.
Yes, I want to do that next time!
@@MagentaOtterTravels honestly, if/ when you do, I would love to meet-up. I absolutely love Thirsk, and the museum.
Love your enthusiasm , I regularly visit Grassington as I’m only an hour away, always go on my motorcycle, I suppose because it’s on my doorstep I kinda take it for granted, watching your video reminds me how lucky I am , thankyou
You are very lucky!! And I'm sure the narrow roads are easier to fit through on a motorcycle ;-)
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Sorry it took me all week to respond... I've been slammed trying to get my York Minster video done in time for tomorrow! See you then!
Hi , it’s a shame you didn’t travel 10 miles south of York to visit Selby where I live, the Abbey in Selby was founded in 1069 and is part of the American trail, it has what is called the Washington window, a 15th century stained glass window which is reputed to be the inspiration behind your national flag, it was paid for by a direct descendant of your first President and it features Stars and Stripes, check it out on Wikipedia, look forward to your next video.
If you visit Grassington again and have a few hours to spare you can walk down to the river, along it then up on to the Moors behind Grassington before dropping back in to the village. About 6/7 miles in total but great for getting running water (including a strid), woods, sheep, stiles, a short scramble, hills and village all in one go!
I heard about that hike and really wish that we had had time to go! We were packing in way too much on that little Yorkshire trip! Tomorrow's video is of York Minster. We did a thorough tour of the minster, but didn't have time to walk through the city properly because we had to dash back to Gloucestershire ;-)
Amazing how busy it is for a little town. What a delightful town and region, albeit a tad touristy. Coincidentally today I was in an Op Shop (thrift shop) and found an old book from 1980 - The Book Of British Villages. With over 700 unique British villages in it. I wonder if it had Grassington? I was tempted to buy it but in the end left for someone who may appreciate it more. I reckon the villages change so little the book may still be relevant. 😂
@@ShaneNixonFamily definitely still relevant! I wish you had looked for Grassington 😉
@@MagentaOtterTravels these things don't sell very quickly so I'll wander over this week and have a look to see if Grassington has an entry. You'd think it would make a list of 700 😂 Actually thinking about it, there may be 7 or 8 thousands towns in Britain, so it probably depends on how popular or quintessentially British it was 45 years ago. 😂 But I'll check.
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I found the book and took photo. Google was able to scan and copy the text so I've pasted it below. Grassington didn't have its own entry, it was under Linton-in-Graven...
LINTON-IN-CRAVEN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
7 miles north of Skipton
'Loveliest Village in the North' was the title awarded to Linton in a national newspaper contest in 1949. The competition is no longer held, but Linton's standards have never slipped. It is a bewitching little place of stone cottages, ivy-clad walls, immaculate gardens, moss, lichen and tall trees whose upper branches are thick with the nests of vociferous rooks. The green, at the centre of the village, is overlooked by an early-18th century almshouse of surprising size. It was endowed in 1721 by Richard Fountaine. The village green slopes eastward to the grassy banks of Linton Beck. Road, foot and packhorse bridges span the stream.
GRASSINGTON This is another handsome Dales village 2 miles away to the north-east - and one whose fortunes were founded on lead. Remains of the old workings, which were closed in the 19th century, can be seen on the surrounding moors. In Garrs Lane there is a pair of cottages built from part of an old theatre in which the tragedian Edmund Kean made frequent appearances during the early 1800s.
Have you been to the James Herriot museum in Thirsk? I really love that town, which is the real town where Alf White practiced. It is also the hometown of the Yorkshire Vet. I work as a night vet at the old Skeldale Veterinary Hospital, which is a newer building, now owned by Medivet (a bit bittersweet). We only see companion animals now. The North York Moors is home to the ''most beautiful view in Yorkshire'' per Alf. As a vet, walking in his footsteps and looking at the views he loved, gave me chills. My boss recently went to a 25 year anniversary celebration of the museum and met the actors from the current TV show, lucky her.
I'm so fascinated to learn that you work as a night vet! That's amazing! Very touching to hear how you relate to James Herriot's books.
No I haven't been to Thirsk, but we definitely need to visit. We have so much we still need to see in Yorkshire!
Love your Yorkshire videos.
As a proud Yorkshireman who can trace his ancestry as far back as Constantine the Great declared Roman Emperor in York on July 25th 306 as well as many kings of England including William I, Several early Henry’s and Edward’s, the last being King John called Lack Land.
I liked the Yorkshire sign with various sayings but your video ended before I could read them all.
The most famous one is listed below.
'Ear all, see all, say nowt;
Eat all, sup all, pay nowt;
And if ivver tha does owt fer nowt - Allus do it fer thissen.
Translation:
'Hear all, see all, say nothing;
Eat all, drink all, pay nothing;
And if ever you do anything for nothing - always do it for yourself.
@@mikeswift6713 that is a great saying! Sorry I didn't pause long enough on the Yorkshire sayings tea towel. I'm always trying to make my videos as short and fast paced as possible.
Thanks so much for watching these videos! I really appreciate it. Cheers! Dara
Good video Dara....Although I am a massive fan of the original series from the 70s!!! Have you watched it???😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@@jamesbeeching6138 yes. I know it is a nostalgic favourite, but you just can't beat the 4K cinematography of the recent remake🩷
Low is also what cows do (moo). It could also be an Old English variation of Lovers' Lane.
Grassington was the real life location of the Calendar Girls.
@@ethelmini thanks for that reminder about the Calendar Girls! I didn't know about those other meanings for the word low. Thanks for sharing! XX
Hiya. Theatre Cottage is thought to be the location of the original playhouse in Grassington. In case a link will disappear, if you search 'why holiday cottage used to boast a full house' and scroll down, you'll come to the article in the Craven Herald & Pioneer which will give you a pretty good history lesson. Scar Street is named after a local landmark. Stay safe. All the best to you.
@@Andy_U thank you for solving those mysteries, Andy!
Are you by any chance going to visit Basildon? Perhaps visit Martin Gore’s childhood home? 😊
We didn't go there, but that's a great idea!
@@MagentaOtterTravels Yes, if you get a chance please go visit. 👍
If you have not read the books or watched the TV show please do your self a favour and do both of those things, All Creatures Great and Small is a great read and a fantastic watch.
@@PatrickKelly-lz3pv definitely! Classic stories.
Hiya Dara, I watched this vlog this morning, I really enjoyed it, I'm a little behind on your vlogs, I was in London 2 weeks ago, when you kept on saying Grassington, I thought you were going to say "Grasmere", I think William Wordsworth is buried there, I'm not the biggest fan of All Creatures, my Mam and Dad are, when there watching All Creatures, I'm usually watching Magenta Otter Travels, or some other vlogs, watch on The Natasha and Debbie show, they've made sandwiches, listen to what Natasha said about one when she was making it, she says it 8 mins 59 into the vlog, this is Choppy
@@paulguise698 oh no, did Natasha call the sandwich a bad boy?
@@MagentaOtterTravels Yes she did, I nearly put my foot through the screen
"Scar' meaning: A steep, cliff-like slope of bare rock. x
@@alicedell8595 thank you! That is much less ominous 😉
Of Nordic derivation, so from those pesky Vikings!
Hello, here watching and supporting you from Katy, Texas (near Houston). I have sbs-cr-bd to your channel as well. 😊
@@DeflectionMode oh yes, I have known lots of people in Katy! Thanks so much for stopping by. I really appreciate your support!
@@MagentaOtterTravels You’re welcome ☺️
I say Greengrocers but there aren't many around now .too many supermarkets.
@@stephentaylor1476 true. Same with butchers and fishmongers.
This place is a little bit like Stratton in Cornwall..
@@griswald7156 then it must be a nice place!
I and every one else in my ken, would say grocers and all who heard it would know i meant Greengrocers.
@@PatrickKelly-lz3pv thanks!
Yeah - “greengrocers” is not something you hear in the states. Maybe “farmers market” might be a close equivalent?
I think greengrocers are shops that just sell fruit & veg, so it would be like one part of a farmers market for sure!
Is it as good as heartbeat ? As I haven’t seen this one…
@@griswald7156 the show? It's VERY good!
@@MagentaOtterTravels yes there’s a lovely Harry Potter location at Goathland too !
The real Darrowby is Thirsk in the Vale of York, but that's flat and very boring so they moved the location to the Dales.
Haha, that makes sense. This setting is gorgeous!!
Complaining of over tourism? You are the problem
@@huwlloyd6341 yep! Exactly! I even went there twice this summer!