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Yorkshire Wolds
Dan Walker and Helen Skelton complete their tour with a trip around the wonderful Yorkshire Wolds. The duo start by the coast in Filey before heading to the wildlife haven of Filey Dams Nature Reserve. Dan heads off the beaten track to meet historian Dr Emma Wells to reveal the mystery of the vanishing village at Wharram Percy. Helen turns engine driver as she ventures onto the tracks at the Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Railway. Then Helen and Dan reach their final destination - the modern marvel of the Humber Bridge.
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Release Date:
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 44
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 44
Dan Walker
Self - Host
Helen Skelton
Self - Host
Season 1:
Dan Walker and Helen Skelton explore Yorkshire's natural beauty and seek out its hidden gems, teaming up with the folk at the heart of this celebrated county. Their adventure begins in Malham, where they marvel at the natural wonder of Malham Cove, a limestone formation carved out during the last Ice Age. Plus, Dan and Helen are blown away by the Ribblehead Viaduct.
Dan and Helen head to Yorkshire's coastline to enjoy jaw-dropping scenery along the county's 90 miles of of North Sea which skirts it. They'll be visiting iconic locations, and will also be venturing off the beaten track to uncover hidden gems that are regularly missed by many seasoned sightseers. Their journey starts in Robin Hood's Bay, a small village nestled between Whitby and Scarborough
Helen Skelton and Dan Walker continue their walking adventure with an exploration of the majestic North York Moors, famous for its expansive heather moorland, historic landmarks, and a surprising array of gastronomic treasures. Their journey begins in the picturesque village of Hawnby, before some horticultural therapy at Helmsley Walled Gardens. Helen enjoys a pony trek across the stunning North York Moors, while Dan uncovers the secrets of the imposing 12th-century Cistercian monastery Rievaulx Abbey.
Helen Skelton and Dan Walker explore more breathtaking landscapes, venturing into Brontë Country. Here, they explore the vast moorlands and picturesque villages that inspired the world's most famous literary family - Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë. Their journey begins in the charming village of Haworth, where they visit Ponden Hall. Next, the pair head into the rugged moors to visit Top Withens, the iconic spot said to have inspired the Earnshaw family home in Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights. And while Helen heads to Moor Lodge Farm to work with a championship sheepdog trainer, Dan teams up with a forager to hunt for hidden edible treasures.
Dan Walker and Helen Skelton follow in the footsteps of All Creatures Great and Small author James Herriot as they explore the breathtaking natural beauty and uncover the hidden delights of Swaledale and Wensleydale along the Herriot Way. Their journey starts in the village of Keld - renowned for its abundance of stunning waterfalls - before climbing to the intriguing ruins of the superbly named Crackpot Hall. Their journey continues to Bolton Castle in the village in Redmire, before rounding things off at the stunning Semerwater for a picnic with a difference - deep-fried Wensleydale.
Dan Walker and Helen Skelton complete their tour with a trip around the wonderful Yorkshire Wolds. The duo start by the coast in Filey before heading to the wildlife haven of Filey Dams Nature Reserve. Dan heads off the beaten track to meet historian Dr Emma Wells to reveal the mystery of the vanishing village at Wharram Percy. Helen turns engine driver as she ventures onto the tracks at the Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Railway. Then Helen and Dan reach their final destination - the modern marvel of the Humber Bridge.
