My best yorkshire life

Her lifelong passion for dogs and horses has shaped her career and lifestyle – and now it has led to her first grown-up novel. So what else lies ahead for the unstoppable Clare Balding?

Broadcaster and author Clare Balding shares the reads that have been her escape and inspiration

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott

A second series of Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen has returned to our screens, visiting some of the region’s most well-known landmarks and some lesser known gems. Presenters Dan Walker and Helen Skelton share their highlights

Big doses of fresh air are what the doctor orders this autumn

There’s nothing like a good walk to blow the cobwebs away. Lisa Kjellsson experiences the power of pilgrimage in majestic Yorkshire surroundings