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New guidance from Natural England says farmers must ensure their land can be easily reached by 'visitors with different abilities and needs'

The new guidance has instead stoked fears of the countryside turning into a free-for-all for ramblers, with farmers saying it should be up to them what works best for their farm when welcoming visitors.

MAYBE due to the proximity to Castle Howard, but Terrington and the surrounding area always gives me Jane Austin vibes.

ITS that time of year again when the lambing season has either started or is about to start for our farmers.

It did say “could be muddy” but even I was surprised, having hoped the route would have dried out and frozen over, by the amount of mud we covered. I was even more surprised by the crowd that turned up, some regulars, some returners, and at least four first timers.

In what felt like sub-zero temperature on this morning’s walk, 11 lovely ladies plus young Harry joined me on this four and half mile circular route from Bentley Community Woodland.

NINETY five per cent of those climbing Pen-y-Ghent will tackle the mountain from Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

A WALK along the high plateau and woods of the western North York Moors to Scarth Gap and return past the delightful Cod Beck Reservoir. It makes…

Tim Bamford, Country Land and Business Association:

USING the local bus service (no 72 in this case) is an excellent way of seeing more of an area than a normal circular walk.