Sally Laker is BaldHiker’s Kent and Coastal Heritage Writer. Having grown up on the Isle of Wight and now based in the “Garden of England,” Sally writes with the deep passion and insight of a true local. Her articles are a delightful blend of scenic walks, deep dives into local history, and a connoisseur’s appreciation for a good cake and a hearty breakfast.
This love for baking is backed by a decade of professional experience, during which she ran her own successful cake-making business, creating bespoke cakes for weddings, birthdays, and even high-profile celebrities, with one of her creations featured in Hello magazine.
After stepping away to spend more time with her family, she now channels that creative energy into exploring the beautiful Kent countryside, a passion she shares with the BaldHiker community.
Whether she’s exploring the magnificent Dover Castle, uncovering the stories of haunted villages like Pluckley, or finding the best breakfast in Margate, Sally invites readers to step into the shoes of the past and find the joy in nature and history.
With a warm, approachable style, she encourages readers to discover the very best of England’s southern coast—one historic castle and sugary snack at a time.
Carisbrooke Castle is a Motte and Bailey castle that can be found in Carisbrooke, standing proudly above Newport on the…
When I was a child I loved looking for fossils on the Isle of Wight with my family. I famously…
One of my favourite things to do when I’m on the Isle of Wight is to visit The Needles at…
The Isle of Wight always has a special place in my heart. I grew up there and my brother and…
We had never been to the beautiful city of Ely before, so what better excuse did we have, than visiting…
Anyone that knows me, knows that I love castles. I love learning about the history of the castles and being…
We had been talking about visiting Stonehenge for years. It’s something that has always fascinated me and I haven’t been…
Having been told by a friend of mine, Paula, that she was going to a village in Kent that was…
There’s nothing I love more for brunch or lunch than homemade Eggs Benedict. Yum. There’s definitely something so comforting about…
Who doesn’t love a sausage roll and what’s better than a lovely homemade one, fresh out of the oven? This…
My favourite way to start the day is a full English Breakfast or “Fry Up” or “Full Monty” as it’s…
I love nothing more than a cooked breakfast and I’m always looking for new and different variations on the “Full…
