Land’s End, A Rugged Cornwall Wander
The ruggedness of Cornwall has tempted me to return on countless occasions, there’s an almost magnetic draw to this stunning land. My family and I love to visit Cornwall whenever we have an opportunity, and…
Janine lives in Nottinghamshire; she enjoys walking in the countryside and spending time around animals and nature. She’s also interested in history, writing, photography and cooking. The Peak District is one of her favourite areas for exploring.
The ruggedness of Cornwall has tempted me to return on countless occasions, there’s an almost magnetic draw to this stunning land. My family and I love to visit Cornwall whenever we have an opportunity, and…
Bread and butter pudding is an old traditional store cupboard pudding, it uses up day-old bread, simple ingredients is easy to put together and not too costly, but it is so versatile. There are many…
A simple no frills Mac and cheese dish that’s perfect for weekends or a supper time dish and a good addition to a get together, can be made in advance and served cold if you…
A bright and sunshiny winters day walk, an old favourite location and good company, a perfect combination. Hickling basin has been a spot we have returned to for walks and cycle rides for many years…
Bennerley Viaduct was built between May 1876 and November 1877, and spans the Erewash Valley. It is also a Grade ll listed structure. The viaduct is 442 metres in length (1452 ft) and has a…
Dartmoor is such a stunning landscape that once you’ve experienced it, the memories are instilled into the memory banks. There’s rolling rugged moorland, stone clapper bridges, babbling streams and rivers, but my favourite part, the…
My favourite nature reserve at Attenborough is a local treasure for wildlife and communities. Established in 1966 and opened by Sir David Attenborough, the reserve is an interconnected set of former gravel pits, now flooded,…
Summertime in Wales, a long weekend and a campsite perfectly located in Abergavenny with stunning views all around. This was a memorable summer short break in South wales for my family and I for a…
Walking in woodlands, no matter where, or in any kind of weather is always a positive and uplifting experience for me. I feel lucky to live so close to so many Nottinghamshire woodlands, Sherwood forest…
A stunning location combined with an art centre and majestic looking hall, there’s plenty to see and do here. Staunton Harold Hall and estate is privately-owned and nestled in the Leicestershire countryside beside the hall…
Scones are a simple but delicious treat that can be put together easily but tastes delightful especially when still warm from the oven. Home baked scones at tea-time is always something to look forward to,…
Cromer on the Norfolk coast is the destination for many holidaymakers, and its locally caught crab is said to be delicious. The Pier at Cromer is one of only a handful remaining on the UK’s…