Here you will find ideas from all over Britain to help you decide where to take your next holiday, hike or walk. Places to to visit and explore.
If you want a fantastic good distance hike with a tremendous amount of variety then this approximately 12/13 mile wander across the South of Cumbria will suit perfectly. Kirkby Lonsdale, across and Westwards ending at…
Castle Crag, Borrowdale, in the Lake District, Cumbria. At only 290 metres (950 feet) in height, it is a perfect example of a wonderful little climb that has so much to offer in the way of views,…
It was time to head up my favourite UK mountain once more. Helvellyn in the lake District of Cumbria, This time for a mountain top sunrise. The third highest peak in England and for me…
It was a nice day, was sat drinking a coffee in the garden. I looked around and saw my boots, I looked up and towards the Pennines and put both together on a whim… as…
Ben Nevis, Scotland, the summit of which is the highest point in Britain at 1,344 metres (4,409 ft). Naturally I had made my way up to that gorgeous part of Scotland in the past on my…
Bolton Abbey combined with a circular walk of The Strid, with Strid Wood, is a fantastic walk for any season. History in a beautiful natural setting and miles of walking amongst unique natural beauty. This…
For a number of reasons I venture oft to the vicinity of Morecambe Bay and the surrounding towns. Be it along its northern shore near Ulverston or Barrow-In-Furness or round below the Lake District in…
I have climbed Scafell Pike (highest mountain in England) many times as I posted before. I hadn’t been up for a while, the sun appeared so thought it was time I returned for a casual…
London has eight royal parks and I’m lucky enough to work near one of the finest of these, Hyde Park. This green swathe of trees, meadows, flowerbeds and sports pitches is a calming and fascinating…
After a few weeks abroad it was nice to get home to the North of England and have a little recreational rest. What made it even more special was that my eldest son surprised me…
Lately have had the need to take the drive up to Edinburgh and back on a few occasions. A couple of hours drive but I must say one of the nicest couple of hours drive…
It is hard to start a regular guest travel blog without telling you where it all began. My favourite place in the world. So remote I hate even telling people where it is in case…