Nidd Gorge And Old Bilton Walk From Knaresborough
A walk through Nidd Gorge, with its river ad woodland is great to do at any time of year. A perfect walk for dogs as well as families. There is plenty of nature and wildlife…
Peel Tower of Holcombe Hill, Ramsbottom
Peel Tower, also known as Peel Monument, sits high on Holcombe Hill above Ramsbottom. The tower is a memorial to Sir Rober Peel and erected in 1852. Walk with me on my journey up to…
Moss Eccles Tarn, A Walk From Near Sawrey
Moss Eccles Tarn, in the Lake District, is one of those special hidden gems. No matter the season it is a beautiful place to be. Up and away from the roads it sits on the…
A Walk From Near Sawrey Along The Shore Of Windermere
This circular 5 and a half mile walk from Near Sawrey, along the lanes and then along the shore of Windermere, was a delight. Even better was the fact I didn’t need to worry at…
The Great Ridge From Lose Hill to Mam Tor, A Derbyshire Icon
The iconic Great Ridge in the peak district separates the vales of Edale and Castleton in Derbyshire, England. It extends for approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from Mam Tor at the western end of the…
Walking The Warren In Folkestone
We needed a really good walk and found this hidden gem in one of our Kent walking books. The Warren is in Folkestone, in east Kent and is just around the coast from the white…
Walks On Ilkley Moor, Baht ‘At
Walks on Ilkley Moor, Yorkshire, I find, are some of the most refreshing fresh air escapes you can have in the county. Miles of open moorland countryside, paths in every direction imaginable and absolutely packed…
The Victoria Embankment & Memorial Gardens Nottingham
The Victoria Embankment in Nottingham was constructed between 1898 and 1901 with 10 miles of concrete steps, 7.5 miles of iron fencing and 150 seats. It’s a pleasurable, relaxing place to walk, jog or cycle…
A Narrowboat Trip On The Llangollen Canal
A canal boat trip is on the wish list for so many people I know. It was definitely on my want list and it was great to finally get the chance to take a break,…
The Unique, Picturesque, Fishing Town of Whitstable
Whitstable is a small, unique, delightfully quirky, seaside, fishing town in east Kent. It is packed full of lovely independent shops and places to eat and drink, it’s a vibrant town with a huge sense…
Waun Fach in the Brecon Beacons
Waun Fach, at 810 meters, is the highest mountain in The Black Mountains and offers stunning panoramic views over the Beacons and plains towards Hereford. There is also a wonderful Iron Age fort to explore…
National Railway Museum, A Fun Day Out in York
York’s National Railway Museum was established in 1975 and is home to the national collection of historically significant railway vehicles such as Mallard, Stirling Single, Duchess of Hamilton and a Japanese bullet train. I would…