East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire
We first visited this Hall about 13 years ago and really enjoyed it back then. My daughter recently requested a return visit as it was her Birthday, so another visit was in order. Location East…
Rivington Terraced Gardens: A Walk Around
For what feels like the longest time I have wanted to get over to Rivington Terraced Gardens, at Rivington near Bolton, Lancashire. I know, I know I keep saying this, but the places to visit…
Old Sarum: Historic Site Of The Original Salisbury
On one of the most important days in English history, 1 August 1086, all the significant landowners in England gathered to swear allegiance to William the Conqueror, marking the completion of his annexation of the…
Lumsdale Valley And Falls, History And Beauty
The Lumsdale Valley, with its wonderful falls and historic ruins, is a steep-sided wooded gorge in the Peak District and is close to the town of Matlock, Derbyshire, in England. It is the location of…
A Scenic Coastal Walk From Hampton To Herne Bay
I love this walk from Hampton. Hampton is one of my favourite coastal walks. It has a wide promenade and the bay is just stunning, particularly at sunrise or sunset. It is also packed with…
A Walk Along Hadrian’s Wall
I’ve always had a yearning to walk a Long-Distance Path (LDP) but never seemed to find the time. But after reading from one my fellow authors here, Mel Sykes’s story of her solo walk on…
Abbeystead Reservoir – A Circular Walk
I have been to Abbeystead Reservoir a few times now, something about the sound of water and the glorious walk through Hinberry Woods, just beacons me every time. This is a walk to do in…
Woodhouse Washlands Nature Reserve, Sheffield
The Woodhouse Washlands Nature Reserve is managed by Sheffield and Rotherham wildlife trusts. It has a wide range of habitat, from wetland, ponds and grassland as well as scrub and flood plain grazing marsh. The…
A Walk Of The Valley Of Rocks, Exmoor
The Valley of Rocks is a remarkable place to see and experience. It is a dry valley that runs parallel to the sea on the North Devon coast. Saying it is a beauty spot does…
A Walk Along The Monmouthshire And Brecon Canal
The Brecon Beacons in South Wales is famed for its hilly, sometimes strenuous walks and changing weather systems – as the old joke goes “if it’s not raining, wait 10 minutes”. So, what do you…
Walk From Lynmouth To Watersmeet
The Walk from Lynmouth to Watersmeet is one of the finest woodland, river and gorge walks you can do in the country. This part of Exmoor on the northern coast of Devon is picturesque and…
Swinsty To John O Gaunts Reservoir And Castle Walk
This 4 mile walk in the Washburn Valley Yorkshire is a little hidden gem. From Swinsty Reservoir to John O’ Gaunts Reservoir and John O’ Gaunts Castle. Most people to the area take the walks…