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A real high point this summer was completing a sustainable travel adventure from the doorstep of Newton Grange in Bank Newton with my family. On Yorkshire Day we set off by bicycle with the goal of cycling to the city of Leeds along the Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath and returning by train. Beforehand we had […]

When did you last send a postcard? One of the timeless memories I hold from childhood is the simple joy of choosing a postcard and writing home to family and friends. So much so, that at my 21st birthday party, a family member commented that one of my distinguishing features was “how many words I […]

A Banks Hill winter scene, just moments from the cottages Did you know our cottages are open all year round, for short stays or longer? If you’re the kind of person who likes to travel when fewer people are, or you love the big open views when deciduous trees have shed their leaves and you […]

Just 10 minutes away by road, The Coniston is set within 1,000 acres of Yorkshire countryside and is a wonderful place to visit for spa days and delicious dining during your stay at Newton Grange Farm. The Nadarra Spa is an award-winning spa that offers spa packages year round, combining pamper treatments and soothing spa […]

A circular walk from Bank Newton, with open views, a Trig point and varied terrain. Distance/Time: 7.5-8 miles – approximately 3 hours, depending on pace (Add an extra mile if including a stop at the Coniston Hotel in Coniston Cold) Start: Newton Grange Farm Holiday Cottages, Bank Newton Ordnance Survey Map: Explorer OL2 Yorkshire Dales […]

Well, half term is nearly upon us. I’m pretty excited about the forecast. Have you seen? It looks like being an incredibly dry and warm, sunny week. Perfect for a short break away. We have space left in our gorgeous holiday cottages near Skipton. Whether that’s just a couple of nights away you can manage […]

Have you heard of the Ride2Stride walking and music festival? It’s coming very soon to the Settle area. Tuesday 28 April – Monday 4 May 2026. Why not take a look at the programme and join in? There are lots of guided walks to be enjoyed, and travel along the wonderful Settle Carlisle heritage railway […]

When did you last travel on a steam train? I’m happy to say that I had the privilege of travelling on the steam train last week, as part of the “Tourism on Track” event at Bolton Abbey station. The day was organised by “Visit North Yorkshire” with the objective of enabling all those working in […]

Our local park run is found in the town of Skipton. As with all Park Runs, it starts at 9am on Saturday mornings and is a free 5k event, run by the community for the local community and welcoming Park Run tourists from around the UK and overseas too. To take part you just need […]

The historic Leeds Liverpool Canal traverses through the landscape, its towpath ready for those seeking adventures on two-wheels to discover a linear route. From the holiday cottages, you soon join the towpath, passing the Bank Newton locks and follow it towards Gargrave. From Gargrave onwards, the surface is shinier and newer – still an off-road […]