Derwentwater: A Circuit Walk In The Winter Sun
Twas a perfect day for a fresh air wintry stroll. The sun arose in the sky and was time to take in a different view of The Lake District than getting high on the mountains. I realised that it had been...
View ArticleLoughrigg Fell – A walk up above the many lakes
As far as small climbs go in the Lake District, Loughrigg Fell is right up there amongst the ones with the most impressive views. Perfect for families, perfect for all weathers and perfect for...
View ArticleGlyndŵr’s Way, one of the quietest National Trails
Glyndŵr’s Way is one of the quietest National Trails and I’m at a loss to know why. Perhaps it’s the difficulty getting to and from wherever you decide to start or finish. The majority of people would...
View ArticleA Swaledale walk – Keld to Muker river circular
A wonderful circular walk of approximately 6 miles in one of Britain’s most beautiful valleys, Swaledale. I find it to be one of the quieter Yorkshire valleys, away from the more tourist trapping...
View ArticleStrelley Village and Hall, a Nottinghamshire Gem
A gentle stroll in the Nottinghamshire countryside is a peaceful haven away from the city. Sometimes a more local adventure can stir the imagination just as easily as one further afield, our walk...
View ArticleHigh Peak Junction in the Derwent Valley
High Peak Junction in Cromford is part of Derbyshire’s industrial heritage in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site. A real hub for hikers and families, it’s loaded with history, a haven for...
View ArticleA Tranquil Walk on Hathersage Moor
Hathersage Moor in the Peak District National Park is a peaceful and stunning location in any season, any weather. The area mainly consists of beautiful open moorland, bracken and dramatic stony...
View ArticleShining Cliff to Alderwasley circular walk via Cromford Canal
On this journey I met so many animal friends, my Favourite has to be this sweet foal, so of course the Foal and all the other animals had to dominate my photos on this occasion, the whole area is...
View ArticleHope Valley Circular Via Bamford Village
Hope Valley in Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park derives its name from the village of Hope. The area was mentioned in the Doomsday Book in 926ad recording that a local battle was won by King...
View ArticleA Walk Above Stanhope in The Durham Dales
The Durham Dales, a wonderful place to walk and hike. It is indeed and even more so with your dog as everywhere seems to be so dog friendly. I am sure your four legged friend would never forget all the...
View ArticleYork – Walking the City Walls
York, where the rivers Ouse and Foss meet.. A place with a grand history. Almost two thousand years of history in fact that remnants of can be seen to this day. Take a look at the name of the City and...
View ArticleA Derwent Dam Circular Walk in the Peak District
The Peak District for me is a constant love and magnet that is fascinating and rugged in any season, I’ve enjoyed walking in Derbyshire for most of my life and spent many happy times here with my...
View ArticleKedleston Hall – Parkland Walks and Lakeside Views
On arrival at Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire, it was plain to see there’s much to explore, through the ancient parkland and along the lakeside, there is plenty of open space for all to enjoy, long walks,...
View ArticleA Walk Around Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs
It was a bank holiday and for once, it was sunny!! Yes! Sun on a bank holiday, we’re not so used to sunny bank holidays in the UK are we?! So we decided to make the most of the Yorkshire sunshine and...
View ArticleWalk The Long Mynd Valleys To Pole Bank – Shropshire
The sun rose on a new walking day in the Shropshire Hills. A grand walk to end the week it was going to be. So far, as you have seen in this series we had been all around the Shropshire Hills, taking...
View ArticleWalk The Samaria Gorge, Crete
I’m not usually one for an organized tourist bus trip kind of day out but I’d heard the Samariá Gorge was well worth it and is a ‘must do’ on when on holiday on Crete. The only way to do it really is...
View ArticleZell am See, Austria – A Walk Around Lake Zell
We were off on another adventure out of the country, this time a family trip to Austria. After flying to Salzburg and then travelling 61km south, we settled in the mountains above Bischofshofen all...
View ArticleGreat Asby Scar, Cumbria – A Walk From Above
A return to a favourite area for walking, Great Asby Scar and the surrounding high land. It is one of those little parts of Britain that I return to again and again, plus whatever the weather it...
View ArticleMalham Cove and Tarn Circular Walk
A walk to Malham Cove from the local car park is a treat for many but if you combine Malham Cove with Malham Tarn you get to see natural wonders beyond these two Yorkshire Dale landmarks. Starting at...
View ArticleHigh Peak Junction to Cromford Village and Canal Walk
High Peak Junction is nestled beside the Cromford Canal and was an industrial hub of activity back in the days of canal haulage, the High Peak railway was the one of the worlds earliest long-distance...
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