This below is out of date, but still gives you an idea and info. Here is updated info -
https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=93787.msg2065269#msg2065269Beer Festival Thurs 13th - Sat 15th 2016Eh up you lot.
Just back from a spot of camping at the wonderful Masons campsite in Appletreewick -
http://www.masonscampsite.co.uk/, We were testing out, if Peli's mum could sleep in the campervan and if there was room for the three of us and Tilley. We could, so more jaunts around the UK to come
Lo and behold the local pub a mere 0.2 miles away had a beer festival on, which was rude not to partake in for a drop or two. The beautiful Craven Arms -
http://www.craven-cruckbarn.co.uk/ - also serves wonderful yummy food, if that was needed.
Every year they have "Yorkshire vs Cumbria" beer festival, about 12 ales from each, this year it was a victory for Yorkshire (again), I think the locals are a bit biased
This got me thinking, since it is about 9 miles away from Skiptonia, over one steep hill and via quiet country lanes. The Dales way passes at the bottom of the campsite next to the river Wharfe, so plenty of walking is possible too. The campsite got some of the best toilets/showers I have seen on a campsite, ever.
At the moment the campsite charges £7.00 for hikers and bikers. About £20 for camper/car/tent things (hit the link above for more details)
Wharfe View Cafe (brilliant food and cakes and a good pot of tea too) in Burnsall is about 1.2 miles away, Bolton Abbey, which got two cafes (one does cream teas with a view over the Abbey), is about 6 miles away (a bit longer if you are walking). So there is plenty of stuff to do around there, like Parcevall Hall Gardens (look for it on Farcebook) etc
I'm sure that Peli could come up with a ride for you all, one - crossing fingers - that I will be able to join.
Yesterday and today the weather was just stunning autumn weather cold over night but nothing that down would keep at bay. Though I sadly have no control over weather so be warned at this time of the year it could be much different by the hour. But the pub and cafes will have their log fires going
So, if we could rock up Friday (go for a small taster at the pub), Saturday go for a walk or a ride via the a cafe, retreat to the Pub for some tasting. Sunday head home, go for a ride, finish emptying the kegs or what ever floats your boats
I will keep an eye out for the dates and post them here as soon as I know. The only warning is that the campsite told me that they were rammed packed on the Fri/Sat/Sunday, so early bookings is in order.