The spectacular scenery of Teesdale

West Hury Farm Cottages and Hury Reservoir - an idyllic setting for a break

High Force waterfall

Hury reservoir, as seen from Goldsborough

Hury reservoir, from lower down in the valley

Grassholme reservoir (which is in the next valley, and is home to a sailing club)

Hury Reservoir in deepest winter

Nearby Mickleton and the snow-covered fells beyond

A view from West Hury Farm Cottages in Winter

Baldersdale in Spring

Hury Reservoir looks spectacular in Summer

A waterfall on the way to High Force

A local waterfall frozen in Winter

A view from West Hury Farm Cottages in Winter

Grassholme Reservoir in Winter

The wildlife

House Sparrows sort out the pecking order (!)

A greater spotted woodpecker visits

Housemartins nest at West Hury Farm Cottages

A red legged partridge basks in the setting sun

Spring lambs surround West Hury Farm Cottages

Another lamb gambles in the Spring sunshine

Cattle enjoy the green pastures

A Swaledale ewe in Winter