RIPON AND ITS VICINITY. 
sturdy oak, wave to the pure breeze, and shelter the wild hawk and 
timid ring-ouzle from the pitiless blast, or the fury of the gathering 
storm.” A guide is in attendance, and there is every accommodation 
for visitors.—Eatracts from Walbran’s Descriptive Account of Brimham 
Rocks.— 6d. » 
Newsy Hatt, the seat of Lady Mary Vyner, is 4 miles from Ripon, 
and contains a fine Statue Gallery. A new Church, between the Hall 
and the village of Skelton, has been erected in memory of Frederick 
Grantham Vyner, who was murdered by Greek Brigands. It is in 
the Early Decorated style, contains some fine sculptures, and the in- 
ternal decorations are exceedingly handsome.—See “ Memorial Edition 
of Walbran’s Guide; and Harrison’s Newby Hall and the Church of 
Christ the Consoler.” 
TANFIELD, a picturesque village on the banks of the Yore, six miles 
from Ripon, may be reached by railway. There is a fine old church, 
containing magnificent sepulchral memorials of the Marmions of real 
History. At Thornborough—a mile hence—are some remarkable 
eircilar Earthworks. A full description is given in the large edition 
of Walbran’s Guide. This is considered an excellent fishing Station. 
A pleasant stroll up the river bank will bring the tourist to 
HAcKFALL, where the river Yore ploughs its way at the bottom of 
a densely wooded ravine—withal a charming retreat. The Drive to 
Hackfall is most enjoyable—down shady lanes, ever and anon yielding 
extensive views of the distant hill country. This place abounds in 
lovely scenery of wood and water, rivalling even Bolton Woods. 
The climax, however, is reserved for “‘ Mowbray Point,” where every 
object may be seen that can impart to a landscape beauty, elegance, 
and sublimity, the sea alone excepted. From this point can also be 
seen Hambleton Hills, the towns of Thirsk and Northallerton, York 
Cathedral to the south-east, and to the north-east Roseberry Topping 
presents itself. Guides are in attendance, and Pic-nie parties are 
catered for at “Mowbray Point,” and at the Entrance Gates, 
Admission, 1s. 
