#itsprimupnorth

📍 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒉𝒂𝒎 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆 . . .⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ . . . when you wake up thinking it’s a Friday on a Wednesday, you know you’re in for a tough day!⠀ ⠀⠀ I’m feeling quite frustrated today - it’s the first time this year I’ve missed a workout without a good reason (aka a rest day) • But one thing I’ve got to learn is that sometimes shit happens and I need to go with the flow a little more ... just like I did at Malham Cove!⠀ ⠀ After climbing down a steep descent to look at one of the waterfalls close by, we realised that the only way out was back the way we came • A scramble later, we were back on course as the sun set on 2019 ... luckily there was a nice pub to warm up in when we got back to the village!!!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #findingthejoyineveryday #itsprimupnorth #thisishowihueit #happyselves #chattycaptioncommunity #exploreyourbackyard #backyardadventures #exploremore #exploretocreate #flashesofdelight #thatvelvetfeeling #reallifeandstyle #feelfreefeed #whimsicalwonderfulwild #quietchaoticsflashesofdelight #ofwhimsicalmoments #portraitphotography #lovegreatbritain #aseasonalyear #aseasonalshift #make_more_magic #seasonalstories #quietinthechaos #quietchaotics #agentlehugforthesoul #ourbackyard #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #dreaminginpictures #makingwinter (at Malham) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MdiSkh0xb/?igshid=1a3xa7mina68x

📍 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒉𝒂𝒎 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . one of the most well known beauty spots in the Yorkshire Dales, Malham Cove is large limestone rock formation in North Yorkshire • Created by waterfalls at the end of the Ice Age, Malham Cove is popular with climbers and hikers alike thanks to its rugged and varied terrain.⠀ ⠀ Mr D and I last headed here on NYE to blow away the festive cobwebs and had an amazing day climbing (and falling) up the hills!⠀ ⠀ >> Malham Cove is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and easily accessible from both Yorkshire and Lancashire • Parking is available within the village at the visitor centre and if you fancy making a weekend of it The Buck Inn and The Lister Arms (both in the village) offer accommodation!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #findingthejoyineveryday #itsprimupnorth #thisishowihueit #happyselves #chattycaptioncommunity #exploreyourbackyard #backyardadventures #exploremore #exploretocreate #flashesofdelight #thatvelvetfeeling #reallifeandstyle #feelfreefeed #whimsicalwonderfulwild #quietchaoticsflashesofdelight #ofwhimsicalmoments #portraitphotography #lovegreatbritain #aseasonalyear #aseasonalshift #make_more_magic #seasonalstories #quietinthechaos #quietchaotics #agentlehugforthesoul #ourbackyard #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #dreaminginpictures #makingwinter (at Malham Cove) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8J4WevBgEY/?igshid=ez2bpqsejx2t

📍 𝑨𝒚𝒔𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 . . . ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ . . . the best weekends are spent outdoors! After two nights out in a row, my body is craving all the good things ... sunshine, fresh air and waterfalls • Although were not heading back to Aysgarth Falls today, our walk should gift us some waterfalls and breathtaking views • What are your plans for the day ahead? ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #findingthejoyineveryday #itsprimupnorth #thisishowihueit #happyselves #chattycaptioncommunity #exploreyourbackyard #backyardadventures #exploremore #exploretocreate #flashesofdelight #thatvelvetfeeling #reallifeandstyle #feelfreefeed #whimsicalwonderfulwild #quietchaoticsflashesofdelight #ofwhimsicalmoments #portraitphotography #lovegreatbritain #aseasonalyear #aseasonalshift #make_more_magic #seasonalstories #quietinthechaos #quietchaotics #agentlehugforthesoul #ourbackyard #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #dreaminginpictures #makingwinter (at Aysgarth, North Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7xukvKhnfD/?igshid=5l9mn953z38f

📍 𝑨𝒚𝒔𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 . . . ⠀ ⠀⠀ . . . surrounded by woodland and farmland in the Yorkshire Dales, Aysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls carved out and created by the force of the River Ure • Set over a mile, the river guides you from Upper Force (the closest to the Visitor Centre) to Middle & Lower Force along woodland and Limestone paths ... you then have a choice - a simple meander back to the visitor centre or a lovely walk out to Castle Bolton?⠀ ⠀⠀ Managed by the National Parks Authority, entry to the site is free (but car parking is chargeable), you can could choose to just take in the falls (around 1.5 miles) or do the circular to Castle Bolton that beefs your walk up to around 6.5 miles instead • Mr D and I didn’t complete the Castle Bolton route, but did complete around 5 miles around the Falls and Freeholders Wood that I can highly recommend.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ >> If you want to make a weekend of it, there a number of hotels and sites you can stay at in and around Aysgarth or alternatively you could pick an AirBnB as we did in Reeth!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #findingthejoyineveryday #itsprimupnorth #thisishowihueit #happyselves #chattycaptioncommunity #exploreyourbackyard #backyardadventures #exploremore #exploretocreate #flashesofdelight #thatvelvetfeeling #reallifeandstyle #feelfreefeed #whimsicalwonderfulwild #quietchaoticsflashesofdelight #ofwhimsicalmoments #portraitphotography #lovegreatbritain #aseasonalyear #aseasonalshift #make_more_magic #seasonalstories #quietinthechaos #quietchaotics #agentlehugforthesoul #ourbackyard #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #dreaminginpictures #makingwinter (at Aysgarth Falls, Yorkshire Dales) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7wHi3YhAac/?igshid=2fl76t53ch

𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 . . . ⠀ ⠀ . . . like a diamond • Not entirely sure what’s going on with my face in this shot but let’s go with it!⠀ ⠀ One thing I’ve learnt is that to shine bright I need to take care of myself - I’m not just talking diet and exercise here, I’m talking about diet, exercise, sleep, headspace ... the full shabazzle • Yesterday I felt like a Teletubby (Dipsy to be precise) and totally out of sorts - but I showed up for myself and went for a run to get those endorphins flowing, Mr D cooked us the most wonderful tea filled with whole (not processed) foods and I let myself switch off • Today I’m feeling more like my old self again and currently hiding in the car from the rain because #January!⠀ ⠀ When was the last time you made time for yourself?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #findingthejoyineveryday #itsprimupnorth #thisishowihueit #happyselves #chattycaptioncommunity #exploremore #exploretocreate #flashesofdelight #thatvelvetfeeling #reallifeandstyle #feelfreefeed #whimsicalwonderfulwild #quietchaoticsflashesofdelight #ofwhimsicalmoments #myselflovestyle #portraitphotography #lovegreatbritain #aseasonalyear #aseasonalshift #make_more_magic #seasonalstories #quietinthechaos #quietchaotics #agentlehugforthesoul #ourbackyard #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #dreaminginpictures #makingwinter https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Y8j2BhwCD/?igshid=1cncorgjkl5ba

📍 𝑮𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒍 . . . ⠀ ⠀ . . . situated on Cogden Moor, just south of Grinton in Swaledale - Grinton Smelt Mill is a ruined lead mining and processing site • Closed in the late 1800s, the site is now home to the sheep and grouse that live on the moor and is grade II* listed.⠀ ⠀ We followed the Grinton Lead Mine Walk that starts and finishes in Reeth • Whilst the weather started out pleasant enough, by the time we accidentally started to climb High Harker Hill, it turned into a force 10 gale and icy rain • It quickly got to the point where neither of us could look up and we abandoned the climb about 15ft from the summit, making our escape down the face of the hill towards the village!!!⠀ ⠀ >> You could start this walk in either Reeth or Grinton - both villages have an assortment of guest houses and Airbnb’s (which we opted for) ... best still there’s a roaring fire and a pint of Black Sheep awaiting you at the end!!!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #findingthejoyineveryday #itsprimupnorth #thisishowihueit #happyselves #chattycaptioncommunity #exploreyourbackyard #backyardadventures #exploremore #exploretocreate #flashesofdelight #thatvelvetfeeling #reallifeandstyle #feelfreefeed #whimsicalwonderfulwild #quietchaoticsflashesofdelight #ofwhimsicalmoments #portraitphotography #lovegreatbritain #aseasonalyear #aseasonalshift #make_more_magic #seasonalstories #quietinthechaos #quietchaotics #agentlehugforthesoul #ourbackyard #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #dreaminginpictures #makingwinter (at Grinton Moor) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7MGi8nh7XE/?igshid=1dq1garywq5dc