A Stay at Combe Leigh Lodge, Orton, Cumbria
The beautiful, picturesque village of Orton, Cumbria combined with a luxury little cottage to stay in, what more could I…
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Eden Valley, Cumbria Wildflowers: Where the Wild Orchids Grow
One of the great joys of living in the Eden Valley is watching the seasons paint the landscape. I’m not…
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Lodore Falls – The romantic waterfall of Borrowdale
Lodore Falls has been a must see waterfall in Cumbria for many a visitor to the lake District. No great…
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Murton Pike and views over the Eden Valley
Murton Pike is an unmistakable conical hill sitting at the foot of the Northern Pennines in the Eden Valley, Cumbria….
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Barrow from Braithwaite – A short ridge walk to stunning views
Barrow is a small fell in the Northern Lake District that height wise reaches just 1,494 feet (455 metres). But, the…
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Pendragon Castle Guide: Exploring Mallerstang’s Romantic Arthurian Ruin
There is a distinct, arresting sense of ancient stillness that washes over you the moment you drop down into the…
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Long Meg and Her Daughters: A Field Manual to Cumbria’s Absolute Ancient Wonder
There is a distinct, raw magic to the Eden Valley, particularly as the afternoon light begins to drop low over…
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Brough Castle Guide: A Hiker’s Manual to Cumbria’s Roman and Medieval Fortress
When outdoor explorers plot out their routes through Cumbria, their focus almost always leans heavily to the west, drawn by…
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Loughrigg Fell – Via The Terrace And Rydal Caves
As far as small climbs go in the Lake District, Loughrigg Fell is right up there amongst the ones with…
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A Rydal Water Circular Walk – Reflections And Nature
Rydal Water, as far as the main bodies of water go within the English Lake District is one of the…
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The Old St Martin’s Church of Martindale
In a previous post I showed you a wonderful walk up Hallin Fell for stunning vistas over Ullswater. The road…
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Rutter Force: An Eden Valley Beauty Spot, Cumbria
The Eden Valley, Cumbria is full of natural beauty. Away from the busy Lake district itself and set wonderfully beneath…
