Among The Sand Martins of the River Ouse, York
Not far from the centre of York, along the river, you can walk amongst the Sand Martins in their masses….
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The Seals of Seal Sands, Teesside
A surprising gem of a wildlife oasis, Seal Sands. The mouth of the River Tees with a backdrop of heavy…
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Tenerife – A Colourful Walk Around Puerto de la Cruz
It had been a wonderful week on Tenerife once more, hiking some magnificent trails as part of the Tenerife Walking…
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Beamish Open Air Museum – Step Back In Time
I had the pleasure of visiting Beamish Open Air Museum, a fascinating destination that offers a unique glimpse into the…
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Sleeping with Ghosts: A Stay at Lumley Castle, County Durham’s 600-Year-Old Fortress
It started, as the best adventures often do, with a whim. I was meandering through the North East, a gap…
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Walking Tenerife – Across the Volcanic Ash of Chinyero Volcano
Tenerife, a land of many volcanoes. Most people, whom have not learnt about the island think of just El Teide….
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Season Tested: Hi-Tec Ravine Waterproof Boots
It is something that is drilled into me from my Army days and carried on into my hiking day. ‘Look…
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Heugh Battery: The Only WWI Battlefield in Britain
On 16 December 1914, during the first few months of World War One, the North East of England was bombarded…
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Walking Tenerife – Montaña Blanca to El Portillo
It was day two of the Tenerife Walking Festival and after the greenery from the Erjos to Masca walk it…
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Walking Tenerife – Erjos to Masca
Tenerife, yes, it was wonderful to be back in Tenerife, hiking again! My favourite pastime in one of my favourite…
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Tyne to Tees Walk: Hartlepool Headland to The Tees
It was the last leg today of this wonderful walk. I had walked, as you have seen in previous posts,…
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Tyne To Tees Walk: Easington Colliery to Beyond Crimdon
It was day three of my walk from the River Tyne to the River Tees. A walk today starting with…
