Sir, – Being brought up in the Upper Dale in the thirties, I have always enjoyed a trip back, but I never realised how spectacular the view of Penhill coming out of Leyburn was until reading Mark Flowers' article (D&S, July 25) stating how all the exotic places he has visited across the planet, none of them could compare with the view of Penhill coming out of Leyburn.

No doubt beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but only if you look for it.

DOUGLAS PUNCHARD

Helmsley, York.