With visits to Fountains Abbey, North Allerton, Masham and Thirsk this was a couple of very busy days with the highlight being a walk around the Swinton Estate and in particular the Folly
"Druid Stones"
William Danby lived at Swinton Hall commissioned the folly around 1825 paying the labourers, mostly local farmers who's crops had failed one shilling a week so they could support their families.
The walk continued to a headland that produce super views to the north.
With a brief visit to one or two of the local breweries in Masham the hotel provided a "prosecco" reception as part of the package and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
This was followed by private dining with scrumptious food and fine wines.
Our group "posing" before dining and enjoying each others company before retiring for a good night's sleep
To those who missed out on a super trip advice is "get in early next year"!
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