Meg.

This is such a pretty restaurant, a really lovely place to go for dinner. I had been here several times, long before we started this website, so this review focuses on my recent visit. 

As it had been a few years since my last visit, I phoned the restaurant ahead of my visit to check that they could still cater to Coeliacs safely. The staff member on the phone said that I couldn't have a gluten free pizza, which was a shame as I'd had it many times before and been fine - but perhaps they had since changed their processes?

When I arrived, we were served by a different member of staff. When I asked which items on the menu I could have, he told me I could have the gluten free pizza. This obviously caused a lot of doubt in my mind, having been told a few weeks previously that they weren't safe for Coeliacs. 

That said, our server was really great at going on to talk to me about the precautions that they would take to ensure my food was gluten free - pasta would be cooked in a clean pan, pizzas would be cooked on a separate tray and with different utensils. Anything fried (like chips) were not safe, due to shared fryers. 

I had a vegetarian pizza, with no adverse reactions.

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience (and clearly the staff here have a bit more training to do). On this occasion, I was a very satisfied customer. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This hike has stunning views right from the carpark. We arrived early on a sunny Bank Holiday Monday and the area was incredibly busy - hopefully it would be slightly more chilled on other days? 

The route hikes up to Jubilee Tower, with views all the way up. It then heads down into the woods, before returning to the car park. It is a very easy route to follow, but is undeniably 'up'!

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk and was glad to find some sticks in the woods. There were sheep on the route so it was a good job that I was kept on lead (and there were multiple signs up reinforcing this). 

Ady & Meg.

This is a super short walk to visit Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The route itself does not actually walk over the Aqueduct, but this is easily added (as a quick out-and-back) and in our opinion that walk would have been pretty bland without it. 

The walkway over the Aqueduct is very narrow - we visited very early in the morning so pretty much had it to ourselves. We appreciate that it would have been much harder to cross had it been busier!

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, but was sad that I wasn't allowed to swim in the canal!

Ady & Meg.

This is such a cute coffee shop, in a lovely location along the canal. And what is even better is that it is 100% Gluten Free, so no risk of cross contamination!

Being completely outside, it is of course weather dependent, but they are generally open Friday to Sunday. We arrived at 11:30 on a Bank Holiday Sunday, and it was quite busy - but we still managed to grab a seat. We ordered a bagel each, and a selection of cakes, all homemade. A couple of the cakes were admittedly a little dry (we wonder if perhaps as we attended on their final day before closing for the week, that we got the leftovers from the previous days?) but the bagels were amazing! They arrived toasted, and there was a meat, vegetarian and vegan option for the filling! 

We would return for the bagels alone - delicious! 

Flossie.

I liked it here, and was given a water bowl. 

Ady & Meg.

This was a great hike with absolutely stunning views. We did the route as per AllTrails (anticlockwise) but if we were to do it again we would do it clockwise (so visiting the castle first) as the castle was busy by the time we arrived. 

The route is pretty steep in places, so isn't for the faint hearted and bar the castle we didn't see many other people. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, but there were sheep on route and some steep drops next to our path, so it was good that I was kept on lead.

Ady & Meg.

We absolutely loved staying in this Shepherds Hut! 

As you can see from the photos, it was decorated both beautifully and thoughtfully and the view of Castell Dinas Bran directly from the window and hot tub just speaks for itself! 😍

It was well situated to walk into Llangollen (which you will appreciate when you see what the traffic and parking can get like!) but was equally so peaceful that you would assume we were staying in the back end of nowhere! 

Admittedly it was not the most practical in terms of storage and cooking space. It had two hobs, kettle, toaster and microwave, so we weren't cooking anything too adventurous, but we still found ourselves juggling with space. That said, for those of you not needing to worry about a dietary requirement, there was also a BBQ outside, and of course the local town has tons of eateries to pick from!

Flossie.

I particularly enjoyed my stay here as the garden was secure, which meant that I could wander freely.

Ady & Meg.

This was a great and fairly easy going hike. There were some lovely views, and we would definitely recommend going during 'Heather season' as this really made the walk. 

We hardly saw any other people, which was surprising for late morning on a Bank Holiday Saturday. This was lucky however as there was very little parking anywhere near the route, and there was some road/lane walking with limited places to get out of the way of cars. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk and managed to find plenty of sticks! We did have to walk through fields of sheep, so lucky that I was kept on lead!

We have visited this 100% Gluten and Dairy Free Pub several times now, and it has become a firm favourite for us all. It really is such a treat to visit somewhere and be able to eat everything on the menu and not have to worry about cross contamination or mistakes being made. Below we have broken our experiences down into three sections...

Meg.

This is a great hike, with amazing views on a clear day. The route starts from the big car park opposite the pub, and follows the canal before cutting up through the woods and climbing Tor y Foel. 

The route is super easy to follow, and although Tor y Foel is steep, the remaining half of the route is pretty flat and often follows the canal. I really enjoyed this hike 🙂

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

This is a walk of two halves. For the first half, the views are fantastic - lovely wide open space and even on a good weather Saturday we saw minimal people!

For the second half, the route became incredibly overgrown, and in some places boggy. We went at a time where we hadn't had much rain for a while, so can imagine this would be unpassable in normal conditions. Once out of the 'wild' the final part of the walk was along a busy A road, with no pavement...

All in all, the views up there were great, but we suggest maybe making it a there-and-back walk once you hit the top?

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, but there were wild ponies and sheep on route so it's a good job that I was kept on lead. 

Ady & Meg.

We were so excited to find this place when looking for somewhere to eat in Dawlish. From their website, it was clear that they understood what Coeliac Disease was and how to cater safely to someone with it. But as per usual procedure we dropped them a line anyway, and Meg couldn't believe her luck to find out that she could even pre-order freshly made doughnuts!

When we arrived, the staff were super attentive and patient as we struggled to pick what to order - there was just so much choice, even for vegetarians! The staff explained that most things on the menu were naturally gluten free, but they did have 'normal' bread for the muggles (so they aren't 100% gluten free).

We settled on a pizza, pie and meat lasagne to eat in, and took away a cream tea, pasties, cheesecake and doughnuts to enjoy later, and they were all fantastic! Our favourite was the doughnuts - the closest thing to fairground doughnuts Meg has had since diagnosis!

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed my visit here and was given a large water bowl, with ice!

Ady & Meg.

This was a lovely there-and-back walk from Dawlish to Dawlish Warren. Flossie was not allowed on most of the beaches, so we stuck to the promenade. When we reached Dawlish Warren, there was a small section of beach that she was allowed on, and we had great fun playing in the sea. 

We eventually reached signs on the beach which said no dogs, and there was no dog friendly path to continue our walk, so that was our cue to retrace our steps back to Dawlish. 

Flossie.

My favourite part of this walk was of course the beach!

Ady & Meg.

We had such high hopes for this place...

Gluten free fish and chips are fairly easy to come by these days, but we picked this shop due to the great reviews. Their website stated that they took allergies very seriously, and over the phone the staff member was very reassuring in terms of the measures they took to avoid cross contamination. 

When we arrived, the server did not seem to have an understanding of what items were gluten free. Luckily the chef on the other side of the fryers was a lot more clued up, although he did not prepare our whole order.

We ordered gluten free cheesy chips, and a gluten free cod. The fish was cooked to order and you could tell - it was still hot and tasted fresh. The chips on the other hand were unfortunately disgusting - old, overcooked, and worst of all - cold! They were so cold in fact, that the cheese didn't even begin to melt! 

Perhaps we caught them on a bad day, but after this experience we aren't keen to return...

Flossie.

I waited in the car outside with Ady 🐾

Ady & Meg.

We were amazed to find a castle that Flossie was allowed into, so we simply had to visit this place!

We arrived at around 2pm on a Sunday afternoon, and there was a large and slow moving queue at the entrance - a little disappointing given that we had booked online. 

Once in, we visited the castle's rose garden and walked up to the Belvedere, which was a much longer walk than we were expecting! 

Admittedly we found the other outdoor elements of the castle grounds a little underwhelming, but what we were really there to see was the inside of the castle! 

Once inside, what really struck us was how friendly and helpful all of the staff were - they weren't just there to make sure you didn't touch anything, they actually wanted to engage with you and tell you interesting and funny stories about the place!

The star event was of course seeing the striking blue staircase, and a member of staff even showed us the secret passageway (although we weren't allowed in there).

All in all this was a great afternoon out, made particularly special because we could see everything together (rather than having to take it in turns to sit outside with Flossie). It is a must for castle-loving dog owners!

Flossie. 

There were a lot of interesting smells in this place - and I really was not keen to walk across the landing...? 👻

Ady & Meg.

This tea room was a great find. Not only were we surprised to find a tea room which Flossie was allowed into (this is really rare), but we were amazed at the size of the gluten free scones - they were huge! 

Our waiter was super attentive and explained that some of the owner's family members were Coeliac, so they knew how to cater to us safely. On the day that we went, there were gluten free cheese scones on the specials board, so we ordered those and a cream tea to share. Ady also ordered a sandwich, but it really wasn't needed due to the size of the scones and how generous they were with the jam, cream and chutneys! 

Flossie.

I loved it here, as the waitress made a fuss of me and gave me some treats! 😋

Ady & Meg.

This is a great cliff top hike, with lovely coastline views.

The car park is ANPR and we had to go online after leaving the car park to pay (stating how long we were there, rather than the system telling us). This always makes us a bit nervous, but this is probably still better than guessing how long you will be for pay and display!

The route first passes through a park, which was full of dogs off leads - not great for our reactive pooch! But once we crossed a couple of roads and started to walk along the coast, we hardly saw a soul! 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, although it did not once take me close to the sea so that I could swim?!

Ady & Meg.

This was a nice mostly flat walk. Flossie wasn't allowed on the main Teignmouth Beach, so we had to stick to the promenade for much of the walk. She was allowed on Back Beach and the beach closest to Sprey Point, so she did still get to dip her paws. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, and even managed to find a stick!

Ady & Meg.

This was such a lovely walk! We arrived very early in the morning and it was already busy, but mostly with divers, so we didn't see many people on the walk itself. We really enjoyed the views and how peaceful it was there. The terrain was a mixture of boardwalk and more rocky/wet areas, so decent footwear is recommended. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk. I was allowed on Babbacombe beach, but not Oddicombe. 

Ady & Meg.

We loved this shabby-chic little cottage! 

Although small, it was spread over 4 floors, with low ceilings and a HUGE bathtub! Although we did not cook whilst here (we were very lucky to have plenty of options to eat out in the local area) the kitchen seemed well equipped to cook basic meals. 

The bed was very comfortable, and there was a lovely view of the estuary from the window. It was a great base for exploring Dawlish and the surrounding area!

Flossie.

Ady & Meg.

This restaurant situated on a holiday park was a great find!

Although they didn't have as many gluten free options as other restaurants that we have given 5 stars to, we have given them this rating due to the behaviours we witnessed which made Meg feel super safe!

The waitress who took our order was happy to check with the chef regarding how the kitchen would avoid cross contamination, and confirmed that our gluten free pizza would be cooked on a separate tray, and our chips in a separate fryer etc. When a different waiter was assigned to bring our food to us, we overheard the chef tell him to wash his hands, as he would be carrying food to a Coeliac - perfect!

Our pizza, although small in comparison to others that we have had, was very tasty and we were excited to be able to have gluten free vegan profiteroles for pudding!

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed my visit here and was given a water bowl 🐾

Ady & Meg.

This was a nice coastal walk. Definitely not the easiest due to the terrain, but we really liked Watcombe beach as it was secluded, so we had it pretty much to ourselves. Maidencombe beach on the other hand has a cafe and toilets, so it was much more crowded. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, as I was allowed on both beaches!

Ady & Meg.

This is a lovely little walk, with a great view, but we couldn't help but go off route very quickly. This is because the walk didn't include what we deem to be the star attraction in the area - Smugglers Tunnel!

The tunnel is believed to have been used by smugglers in the 18th century as a secret route to transport goods. It provides access to a secluded beach (the same beach that you will have cliff top views of if you follow AllTrails) and we think it's absolutely worth the short detour!

To get to the tunnel, follow signs to Smugglers Tunnel / the toilets from the car park. Once you've been through the tunnel and explored the beach, simply retrace your steps towards the car park to pick up the AllTrails route - easy!

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk - partly because it goes through woodland so I found lots of sticks, but also because the detour meant I could swim in the sea - I'm not allowed on all the beaches in the area.

Ady & Meg.

We completed this hike on one of the hottest days of the year so far. We arrived early and the carpark was already fairly busy, with both daytrippers and people who had stayed the night. 

The hike begins with a very steep climb up, but once up there it is fairly flat...until it's time to come down. The descent is again incredibly steep, and we can imagine even more slippery after rain. 

Once down, you need to cross a stream to get back to the carpark - we had no issue doing this, but appreciate the water may be higher after a period of rain. 

All in all, this was a great challenging hike with great views.

Flossie.

I loved this walk as there were streams at the start and finish AND a short section of forest with LOADS of sticks! 🐶

Ady & Meg.

This is such a cool restaurant! Being 100% gluten free of course makes things so much easier (and safer!) and they have a decent amount of vegetarian options too (which can also be made vegan on request). 

The menu can feel a bit daunting on your first visit, but the staff are super friendly and helpful, and were able to identify options which weren't too spicy for us. 

The tacos are soft shell and although the portions look smaller, are surprisingly filling! We opted for a couple of different types to share, plus some chips and dips, and were suitably full. 

This restaurant also has a pudding menu with items you don't tend to find gluten free - cheesecake and churros! We will be returning to try these 😋

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Meg.

This cute little arboretum was a last minute visit for a friend and I. When we arrived it was fairly quiet, bar the huge queue at the tearoom. We had booked online (which is cheaper) but unfortunately when we arrived the entrance lodge had a sign saying to go to the tea room for entry. We had somehow managed to time our arrival at the same time as a bunch of hungry cyclists, so by the time we made it to the till to get our wristbands we were 25 minutes passed our entry time (this was not a problem). 

For us, the highlight of visiting the Arboretum and Gardens was the Italian Garden, which had a couple of pretty water features and at this time of the morning we had it to ourselves - it was very peaceful. When we returned a mere half hour later, it was quite the opposite - very busy with families playing in and around the water. 

We spent no more than about 45 minutes wandering before we'd exhausted the grounds, so decided to go and try out the tearoom. As this was a last minute plan, I had not had time to 'coeliac dance' the tearoom before arrival, so we did all of this in person. I was pleased to find that I was able to have a gluten free scone and my vegan friend was able to have a vegan scone, both clear of cross contamination.

As for other items I am not so confident - I was told I could have bread but not toast, and although there were some gluten free cakes and each cake had its own stand and potentially knife, I don't think I observed hand washing between handling each one. I do feel that had they had warning of my arrival, they would have been more prepared. 

Overall this was a nice and reasonably priced day out.

Going at the end of June meant that we were far too early for Autumn, and a bit late for Spring - I can't help but wonder if we'd get a totally different experience during these seasons?

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure, but well behaved dogs on leads are welcome!

Ady & Meg.

This place is an absolute gem!

As per usual process we reached out to the pub in advance to check that they could cater to a Coeliac safely and their response was incredibly thorough - separate work space, utensils, fryer and even a pizza oven! 

When we arrived, the staff were incredibly accommodating and reassuring, explaining that two staff members had been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. Their gluten free menu (pictured below) was huge, and wasn't even the only options available to us - all of the items on the Specials Board could be made gluten free, as could everything on their pizza menu! 

Not being used to having so much choice, we opted for a pizza, lasagne, burger and lemon cake to share, and they were all delicious! And the price was incredibly reasonable!

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed my visit here, and was pleased to be given a water bowl. 

Ady & Meg.

This hike has amazing views given how short a hike it is! Once you have found somewhere to park the views are almost instant, and just get better and better the higher you climb! 

It is quite a steep hike, but the path is obvious and we completed it in just 1.5 hours. We hardly saw anyone on this walk, which was surprising given that it was a beautiful Saturday morning (although that said, if it had been busy, parking would have been a nightmare!)

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, although there were a lot of sheep on route so it was a good job that I was kept on lead. 

Ady & Meg.

If you know anything about the Yorkshire Dales, you are bound to know about the three peaks. Some super fit people choose to do all three in the same hike - 25 miles, taking the average person around 12 hours. 

We on the other hand opted to do each peak on a different day, enjoying each one for what it was separately. On the day that we did this one, the weather wasn't at it's best. The views of nearby Ingleborough were still fantastic though, as were the views of the Viaduct which is close to where the walk starts and ends. 

The viaduct is still in use, so you may well see a train go over it. Part of the route does go near the train track, so please bare this in mind if walking with children/pets. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this hike, especially as there was somewhere to paddle near to the start. 

Ady & Meg.

This is a great short hike, with amazing views considering how little effort it requires. We opted for this hike after completing another longer walk, as we weren't quite ready for a rest.

The walk heads up through some woodland, and walks across farmland with lovely views of nearby peaks. It then drops down into some more woodland, where you can find the waterfall (and need to go slightly off route to reach the bottom of the waterfall). 

It is then just a short walk back to the carpark. There were signs to another waterfall from here, so you could absolutely extend your walk if you wanted to. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, especially being able to play in the water at the waterfall. There was one ladder stile on route which I needed lifting over. 

Ady & Meg.

If you know anything about the Yorkshire Dales, you are bound to know about the three peaks. Some super fit people choose to do all three in the same hike - 25 miles, taking the average person around 12 hours. 

We on the other hand opted to do each peak on a different day, enjoying each one for what it was separately.

This peak is actually the smallest (in both height and hike length) but still isn't for the faint-hearted, as it requires a scramble to reach the top. Some of the rocks are quite big, so require hands and knees (or a lift from Ady in Flossie's case). 

The views are well worth the effort though, and once at the top it is a fairly gentle path down. 

As most three-peakers start with this peak, this hike (and the car park) has the potential to be incredibly busy. We set off very early on a Friday morning, and we would definitely recommend avoiding this hike on a weekend if you can. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, but would have struggled to make it if Ady hadn't been able to lift me. 

Ady & Meg.

This Thai restaurant was quite the surprise! Based on the 2nd floor above a shop, you could easily miss them! 

They do not do themselves justice when it comes to advertising, and we only found out about them because a previous guest wrote about them in our Airbnb Guest book! 

As per usual process we contacted them in advance to find out whether they could cater to a Coeliac safely, and were told that most of their menu was naturally gluten free / that they could easily avoid cross contamination. 

 We pre-ordered over the phone and had a takeaway as Flossie wasn't allowed in the restaurant. We were thrilled at how many gluten free vegetarian options there were, and the portions were huge! 

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I was not allowed inside here, so waited in the car with Ady.

Ady & Meg.

If you know anything about the Yorkshire Dales, you are bound to know about the three peaks. Some super fit people choose to do all three in the same hike - 25 miles, taking the average person around 12 hours. 

We on the other hand opted to do each peak on a different day, enjoying each one for what it was separately. That said, this hike was far from for the faint hearted. Taking us around 6 hours to complete, we considered this a strenuous hike and we certainly were ready for a sit down afterwards!

The route itself was fairly easy to follow, first taking in the waterfall in Clapham, past the cave (which you can pay to enter / extend your day if you wish) and then up into the mountains. The views from the top are stunning, and include being able to see the other two peaks and Ribblehead Viaduct. 

We saw very few people on this hike, but we are sure if we had done this on a weekend we would have seen a few more. 

Flossie.

I loved this walk, particularly when I managed to roll in something stinky! 🦊💩 I was not so keen on the bath I was made to take afterwards though! 

Ady & Meg.

This is a great fish and chip shop!

They have two branches in Skipton, but we only visited the Swadford Street one as from the advertising we believe that this is the only one which offers gluten free. 

Their website clearly states that they are Coeliac UK Accredited and the measures that they take to ensure that, although there is gluten on the premises, they can avoid cross contamination.

When we arrived at the shop, placing a gluten free order was clearly no issue for the server. Meg overheard him ask the kitchen for gluten free items, and tell them that it was for a Coeliac - clearly our food was being cooked to order and they were implementing special measures. 

We had our items to takeaway (there is a restaurant if you wish to eat in) and they came in boxes labelled gluten free. We thoroughly enjoyed our chips cheese and beans (which weren't actually on the menu) and the batter on the gluten free cod was perfect!

We 100% recommend this place.

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I was not allowed inside here, so waited in the car with Ady.

Ady & Meg.

This is a great longer walk with a mix of scenery. We did the route in reverse to AllTrails, as rain was forecast and we were concerned that the limestone around Malham Cove would be slippery (note, it's a bit slippery even in the dry!). This meant that even though we arrived early, by the time we reached the waterfalls they were quite busy.

That aside, for the majority of the walk we hardly saw anyone, and even though the weather was poor the views were still lovely.

This walk is very steep in places, so sure-footedness is needed. It is not for the faint-hearted.  

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, especially being able to dip my paws in Malham Tarn! 

Ady & Meg.

This pub does not do itself justice when it comes to advertising it's gluten free offerings!

We enquired following hearing that they did gluten free pies (if ordered 24h in advance). As per our standard practice, we checked their procedures when catering to someone with coeliac disease. The response we received was very thorough, confirming that they use separate utensils and fryers when preparing gluten free food, to avoid cross contamination.

We pre-ordered gluten free vegetable pies, and when we arrived were amazed to see the size of their gluten free menu - which was not online!

The pies were delicious and very filling - we only had pudding as we felt it would be rude not to! 🤪

Flossie was also very well treated, being allowed in the bar area (not the restaurant) with free water and biscuits and the option to buy an array of other goodies!

Obviously as always, please use your own judgement - this is a restaurant which contains gluten and we completely appreciate that it's often the staff member that you deal with who makes the experience. On this occasion, we were very satisfied customers. 

Flossie.

I loved visiting this pub, as I was given treats, a water bowl and even my own dinner!

Ady & Meg.

This is a lovely walk if you want something quick and easy. Unfortunately we could not complete the walk as was intended, firstly because we weren't happy to leave our car on a verge, and secondly because the foot bridge over the river was closed. 

But, with a slight detour we managed to rejoin the route and still enjoyed lovely views of the river and surrounding hills.

Flossie.

I loved this walk because I got to have a good swim! 

Ady & Meg.

This is a great walk that starts at the tiny village of Gunnerside. We saw amazing views merely driving to the carpark on this day! The walk is fairly easy, exploring the old lead mine and then heading up into the hills for lovely views of the village. 

The route is circular, with an additional there-and-back section - on this bit, we would suggest that you don't go any further than the point where you lose sight of the two derelict houses facing each other (these will be behind you). At that point the path gets very narrow and there isn't much to see. 

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, particularly the access to water at the beginning!

Ady & Meg.

This is a great walk with lovely views on a clear day. It is a fairly strenuous walk, with quite a few stiles to climb over (some of which were quite difficult with a larger dog, but to the gaps being very narrow!). We only saw a couple of other hikers on this route, but did have to detour slightly due to some cows blocking the path.

Flossie.

I enjoyed this walk, but there was livestock on the route so it was a good job that I was kept on lead! 

Ady & Meg.

This Airbnb was such a great find! It is located on a quiet estate, with the start of the three peaks walk and Malham just a short drive away, and walking distance to several dog friendly pubs.

The kitchen, although small, came equipped with everything we needed to cook basic meals, the bed was super comfortable and it had a great shower (very high water pressure in this area!).

Overall this was a great base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, so we 100% recommend. 

Flossie.

I liked this house as it had a small enclosed garden, which meant I did not have to be on lead. 

Ady & Meg.

We were thrilled to find this ice cream van whilst out on our adventures! We hadn't discovered it during previous research, so when Meg approached them she expected the usual awkwardness. However, the staff confidently pointed her to the allergen list (pictured below) which not only stated that all the ice cream was gluten free, but also stated that if you are worried about cross contamination the staff will wash their hands and utensils and take ice cream from a brand new sealed container!

We did so, and ordered our ice cream in pots rather than cones - perfect!  😍

Flossie.

I didn't really care for the ice cream stop - I just wanted to get back to playing in the river!

Ady & Meg.

This is a great option if you fancy a fairly flat walk. The route follows the paths up and down the river, with plenty of bridges if you ever fancy swapping sides (plus some stepping stones if you are feeling brave!). The area around the Abbey was incredibly busy, but the paths along the river were much quieter. 

This walk was further improved by the presence of an icecream truck which had a clear understanding of how to cater to coeliacs. We were so impressed that we have made a separate review for them here. 

Flossie.

I loved this walk, especially as there were so many opportunities to play in the river! 😍

Ady & Meg.

This place is such a great idea - a self service vending machine containing items a lot more fulfilling than the usual chocolate bars and crisps!

This business started as a vending machine selling their free range eggs, but has now grown to sell a range of items from other local independent businesses. One of these businesses is Little Liv's bakery, a completely gluten free bakery! 

Little Liv's bakery is owned by the sister of a Coeliac, and the kitchen is 100% gluten free. Items are packaged at the bakery before being transported to the vending machine, and the items available change on a weekly basis - we particularly enjoyed the hazelnut cheesecake, raspberry blondie and trifle!

At the time of writing this, Hens on the Hill are open 7 days a week, 7am - 7pm, making it super convenient to pop by. You simply order your goodies on the touch screen (where everything in stock is listed, including the option to see the ingredients) and once paid the items are dispensed.  

On our visit we focussed on the Little Liv's goodies, but there were many other items on sale (eggs, smoothies, breads, meat, pies, cheeses off the top of our heads). We cannot advise as to whether these were gluten free, but we found the owner of Hens on the Hill very helpful when contacted in advance on social media if you do have any queries. 

Flossie.

I waited in the car with Ady whilst Meg shopped here 🙂

Meg.

This beautiful house and gardens makes for a lovely day out. On the day we went the weather was not good, but we still had a great time and there were lots of places to shelter from the rain. 

If you fancy a slightly longer walk than just the house and gardens, it is set in 100 acres of parkland, and from here we enjoyed views of the lake, finding the secret waterfall and exploring the grotto! 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona you will find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to 100% gluten free bakeries. This bakery was a bit different to others, as we would describe it as more of a dessert shop. Instead of the croissants and breads like the other bakeries, this place seemed to focus more on cakes and cookies!

We opted for a rookie (a big cookie) - the red berry one was particularly delicious! 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

The views from this cable car / the cable car ports were absolutely stunning! 

That said, this was a very different experience to our trip on the cable cars at Montjuic a few days though.

To begin with, the queues were HUGE. And it wasn't really obvious quite how slowly they were moving until we had already paid. There are three separate queues; to pay, for the lift, and then for the cable car itself. All in all we must have queued for around an hour.

The next big difference was the sheer lack of cable cars - there were two! 🤣 This meant we definitely did not have the luxury of having a cable car to ourselves, and where you stood was luck of the order that you managed to get on - unfortunately we were last on, so had the spot that the other 13 people didn't want. 🤣

That said, the views were still amazing, especially from the cable car ports (and maybe from the cable car itself if you manage to get a better spot 🤣) and for that reason alone we recommend this.

We just hope you are lucky and manage to do this on a quieter day! 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

For this walk we first started by exploring Port Olimpic. From here you have views of beaches either side, as well as the harbour. There was also a market on the day we went (a Sunday). From here, we followed the coast to San Sebastian beach - all in all, we spent around an hour or so on this activity. 

Although we enjoyed this walk, we did find the whole area to be incredibly busy. We would therefore recommend that this be completed in the early morning or on a week day, for a slightly more tranquil experience. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

When it comes to art, either you are into it, or you are not. Although Ady is interested in the work of some artists, it would appear that Picasso isn't one of them! 🤣

That said, we felt this deserved a quick visit whilst in the area, especially as we managed to get in for free - do take a thorough look at the booking page, as the museum does offer fairly regular free entry days/times.  

Unless you are a Picasso enthusiast, we wouldn't recommend spending your money or time here. 

Flossie. 

I was not invited on this adventure ☹

Ady & Meg.

In Barcelona you will find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to gluten free bakeries. This one, although wasn't our favourite, was particularly impressive because as well as being 100% gluten free, it was also 100% vegan. 

This meant that we could order many items that we would never usually get to have, for example a sausage roll and cheese and ham slice! These were served warm and were delicious. 

We found the staff to be helpful, and although there isn't a proper seating area, because it was quiet we were able to grab a couple of stools at the back of the bakery to enjoy our purchases. 

Flossie.

I was not invited on this adventure ☹