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O.K. joking aside ,for a minuet, Yorkshire lies around 200 miles to the north of our capital city london. LEEDS is the Capital of the North and to be honest with you its like many other cities its big, theres some nice bits and theres some not so nice bits, there are some interesting buildings(The Corn Exchange, The Market) Theres a whole bunch of Museums , we have the Royal Armouries which is simply splendid and there are some interesting people. However , do yourself a favour and get out of the city. Just to the north of LEEDS is some simply stunning countryside.
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Almscliff Crag is a large prominent wedge of Gritstone on the skyline and the views from the top of here at 11:30 pm in the summer are breathtaking. There are so many little towns and villages as you head up into the Dales. The countryside is simply stunning and the climbing is world class. There are so many quaint country pubs youl have a hard time deciding which one to settle for.
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Climbing on Gritstone and drinking a pint of Theakstone Old Pec Gritstone is a very coarse rock which in the right conditions provides the best friction (grip) in the world. Normally early in the morning or late at night with a head torch. Theakstone Old Pec is a dark traditional beer we like to call stout, there is a lower % alcohole drink called Theakstone Best Bitter which is a lovely Amber brown in colour. These are both flat beers and after a sweaty hand tearing session on Grit a pint or two of these slip down a treat.
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Dry stone walls ,rolling hills and fluffy white sheep. Magic!!!
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There are many B+Bs (Bed and Breakfasts), also there are tonnes of Youth Hostells. However dont go crashing into thes hostels expecting party central, these are rather ancient establishments with regards to rules and regs. There is even a Curfew at night and you have to leave most of them before 10am the following morning. What the hell is up with that man!!!!!
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Sheep Shaggers Anonymouse is a popular little club up here,!!! hehehe
Seriously Majestyx in Leeds is about the most popular club up here, Im not much of a cluber but there are so many you wont be bored.
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There are just way too many to list just go with the flow and find one you fancy.
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Harry Ramsdens Fish and Chips , FANTASTIC
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Published on Wednesday August 25th, 2004 by nedkelly
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