Visit NIDDERDALE

Mashamshire
by William Danby
in the early 1800s
to look something
like Stonehenge.
It features an oval
of altars, menhirs,
dolmens and sarsens,
and several solitary
standing stones line
an avenue that leads
to the temple. It is
thought that this
labour-intensive work was to relieve
some of the unemployment in the area and workers
were paid a shilling a day. There are wonderful
views towards Leighton Reservoir. Swinton Estate,
owners of the Temple and surrounding plantation,
welcome considerate visitors.
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Druid’s Te m p l e
JERVAULX
Things to do ...
Brymor Ice Cream Parlour: a family business
for over 30 years. This delicious ice cream is
produced using only milk from their own herd
of pedigree Guernsey cows that graze nearby
pastures. The parlour sells over 35 flavours of ice
cream and sorbets for cones and sundaes, as well
as ice cream gateaux. They also serve hot drinks
and light snacks and there is a childrens indoor
and outdoor play area. Where: High Jervaulx
Farm, HG4 4PG. Open: Daily 10am-6pm. T:
01677 460337. www.brymordairy.co.uk
Jervaulx Abbey:
founded in 1156 by
Cistercian Monks
who had arrived
from France
following the
Norman Conquest,
this enchanting
Abbey eventually
became one
of the busiest
and wealthiest
religious houses.
It takes its name from the medieval word for
valley, and the River Ure or Yorre, ‘Jur’. Now in
private ownership, this beautiful site is carefully
managed with conservation in mind and it is
noted for more than 180 species of wild flowers
and shrubs growing amidst its ruins. It is a place
of great beauty, tranquillity and history and is
a wonderful site to visit. The Abbey also has a
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Je rva u l x Ab b e y
tearoom, which has a scale model of how the
Abbey would have looked. Where: Jervaulx,
HG4 4PH. Open: Abbey - daily during daylight
hours. Tearoom - February to November, 10am
- 4/5pm. Prices: £1 for car parking. £3 per adult
- visitors are asked to use the honesty box at the
abbey entrance. www.jervaulxabbey.com
FEARBY
Fearby is first mentioned in the Domesday Book as
Federbi, with a population of eight villagers and one
smallholder. The element -by is of Old Norse origin,
meaning “village”, and it is thought that the name
means either “four villages” or “feather village”.
5 things you should
do before you leave
Mashamshire ...
1Get creative at a craft
workshop at ArtisOn
and then visit Masham’s
galleries to see the wonderful
work of local crafts people. Why
not buy a piece to take home!
2Try a delicious ice cream
from Brymor. Allow plenty
of time though to choose
from the 35 flavours on offer!
3Explore Druid’s Temple
and try some delicious
home made food at The
Bivouac.
4Tour the local breweries
and sample their beer in
the local pubs.
5Visit the stunning ruins
of Jervaulx Abbey with
its many species of
wildflower.
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Get on your bike
A four page cycling special in celebration of the
Tour de Yorkshire 2016
In April 2016 the Tour de Yorkshire will bring
over 100 of the world’s best cyclists to the roads
around Nidderdale.
On the 29 April Stage One of the three day Tour
will see the race start in Beverley on the east coast,
and travel West across country to its finish in
Settle. The riders will pass through Wetherby and
Knaresborough before entering the AONB near
Ripley. They will then head along the Nidderdale
Valley, past the spectacular Brimham Rocks, and
down Pateley Bridge high street before taking on the
gruelling climb of ‘Cote de Greenhow Hill’.
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This is the first big climb of the race and the dramatic
270m ascent gives outstanding views over the AONB.
The summit also has King of the Mountains status,
which means that the first riders over the top will get
points for the Mountains Category jersey. As this is
the only categorised climb of the day the first rider
over Greenhow will be awarded the King of the
Mountains jersey at the end of the day.
It looks set to be a spectacular day and we will
definitely be watching as the riders make their way
through the AONB. We hope you will join us!
Visit Nidderdale AONB 2016
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