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The Yorkshire Dales as never seen before captured by panoramic photographer Mark Denton
Mark Denton is one of Yorkshire’s leading landscape photographers, a master of the panoramic camera. His latest book The Yorkshire Dales is the last in a trilogy of books about the county. His earlier books Yorkshire Coast and Yorkshire Moors and Wolds are bestsellers and there is no doubt that his latest work will also win acclaim.
My coastal life - Nigel Brunt, director of sales and marketing for the Raithwaite estate
Nigel Brunt, director of sales and marketing for the Raithwaite estate
My coastal life - Janet Deacon, tourism manager for Scarborough Borough Council
Janet Deacon, tourism manager for Scarborough Borough Council
My coastal life - Maggie Mason Gray, gallery manager at Douglas Gray Fine Art Gallery, Scarborough
Maggie Mason Gray, gallery manager at Douglas Gray Fine Art Gallery, Scarborough
Coastal Yorkshire - You’re guaranteed a great time in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey
You’re guaranteed a great time in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey, as Jo Haywood discovers
Short Break - Gilpin Hotel and Lake House, Windermere,
Janet Reeder finds out how the Lake District’s Gilpin Lodge hotel managed to improve on perfection.
Yorkshire sand sculptor Jamie Wardley explains how to build the perfect sandcastle
It all starts with a shovel. Throw in four big buckets, spoons of different sizes, a plastic knife, a 30cm ruler and a kitchen spatula and you’re good to go.
Ryan Kay goes along to a grouse pointing test that few get chance to witness on Haworth Moor
Every year, the German Shorthaired Pointer Club holds a grouse pointing test on Haworth Moor that few ever get chance to witness. Ryan Kay and his dog Mollie go along.
Otley - a town for everyone
Few places the size of Otley in West Yorkshire have such an active and varied arts and social scene or so much beautiful countryside to explore. Photographs by Kirsty Thompson and Joan Russell
Yorkshire Coastal Walk - Runswick Bay
Take in the fine cliff scenery on this rewarding coastal walk.
Events
What’s On in Yorkshire - June 2013
The county is awash with festivals this month and, we expect, for some months to come. Here’s a round-up of those we think you will enjoy plus a few other events chosen by Tony Greenway.
A look ahead to the 2013 Great Yorkshire Show
Support is strong for the Great Yorkshire Show as organisers ‘weatherproof’ the event
Wildlife
Ryan Kay goes along to a grouse pointing test that few get chance to witness on Haworth Moor
Every year, the German Shorthaired Pointer Club holds a grouse pointing test on Haworth Moor that few ever get chance to witness. Ryan Kay and his dog Mollie go along.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park welcomes new Baboons for Monkey Playhouse
Thousands of visitors braved the chilly winds to enjoy the Easter arrival of award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park's baboons.
Dalby Forest named a Dark Sky Discovery Site
The dark skies above Dalby Forest have won the North Yorkshire woodland a very special stargazing honour
Three Hagges Jubilee Wood created at Escrick Park Estate
A Diamond Jubilee wood is created not only to celebrate a royal anniversary but to enhance everyday life for a local community
Carl Lis - the head of the UK's National Parks on his fears for their future
Never have we needed our national parks more than we do today yet they are under government threat. Terry Fletcher reports
Places
My coastal life - Nigel Brunt, director of sales and marketing for the Raithwaite estate
Nigel Brunt, director of sales and marketing for the Raithwaite estate
My coastal life - Janet Deacon, tourism manager for Scarborough Borough Council
Janet Deacon, tourism manager for Scarborough Borough Council
My coastal life - Maggie Mason Gray, gallery manager at Douglas Gray Fine Art Gallery, Scarborough
Maggie Mason Gray, gallery manager at Douglas Gray Fine Art Gallery, Scarborough
Coastal Yorkshire - You’re guaranteed a great time in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey
You’re guaranteed a great time in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey, as Jo Haywood discovers
Yorkshire sand sculptor Jamie Wardley explains how to build the perfect sandcastle
It all starts with a shovel. Throw in four big buckets, spoons of different sizes, a plastic knife, a 30cm ruler and a kitchen spatula and you’re good to go.
Walks
Yorkshire Coastal Walk - Runswick Bay
Take in the fine cliff scenery on this rewarding coastal walk.
Yorkshire Wolds Walk - Millington
This walk is designed to be taken slowly and savoured to the full.
South Yorkshire Walk - Roche Abbey, near Maltby, Rotherham
Amble along woodland tracks and across fields to discover church history in South Yorkshire. Words and photographs by Terry Fletcher.
A look ahead to Morvelo City Cross, Halifax - March 3rd
Old Shroggs Tip in Halifax on Sunday March 3rd will host the first Morvelo City Cross Cyclocross races. Organiser Emma Ostenton fills us in on the details.
Maintaining the off road network of trails in Dalby Forest
Meet a veteran mountain biker who is one of a band of volunteers working to keep forest road networks in top shape.
Photography
The Yorkshire Dales as never seen before captured by panoramic photographer Mark Denton
Mark Denton is one of Yorkshire’s leading landscape photographers, a master of the panoramic camera. His latest book The Yorkshire Dales is the last in a trilogy of books about the county. His earlier books Yorkshire Coast and Yorkshire Moors and Wolds are bestsellers and there is no doubt that his latest work will also win acclaim.
Yorkshire Life Reader Photos - June 2013
A selection of some of the best photographs uploaded to our website in recent weeks
Yorkshire Life Reader Photos - May 2013
A selection of some of the best photographs uploaded to our website in recent weeks
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