Yorkshire is a place of grand vistas,hearty food and warm people. Native Yorkshireman Harry Pearson takes us through the county’s best scenery, sights and, and of course,pork piesFrom sweeping sandy beaches to rocky coves, rugged crags to flower-speckled valleys, or crumbling medieval abbeys to marvellous feats of contemporary engineering,Yorkshire’s landscape is wealthy, varied and exhilarating. Those of us born in God’s own country know that we were blessed. Luckily for the rest of you, or it’s a blessing we’re gratified to share.
For those with windswept walks and sublime nature in intellect,there are hectares of moors and dales well worthy of every piece of literature they’ve inspired. Hungry visitors will find home-grown comfort food and a burgeoning gastronomic scene. Everything from specialist vinyl shops, vineyards and Turkish baths to the local sport of quoits will hold you occupied amongst the pretty port towns, or leafy villages and industrial-era architecture. And everyone can expect to receive the famous,warm Yorkshire welcome.
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Source: guardian.co.uk