Rediscovering Calke Abbey: A Walk Through the Un-Stately Home Where Time Stood Still
Some places you visit, and some places you feel. Calke Abbey, tucked away in the soft, rolling landscape of South…
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Newfield Hall – The Walking Retreat of Malhamdale
It was time to go have a weekend of walking, and yes, it was time to go do some great…
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Beyond the Cobblestones: Rediscovering Hull, from Historic Marina to a City Reborn
Some trips are meticulously planned, booked months in advance with detailed itineraries. And some, the ones that often stick with…
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A Trip Through Seaside Towns and Lakes of West Cumbria
On a recent family holiday we decided to stay in a little village called Beckermet, West Cumbria. We stayed in…
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Pots and Pans, Saddleworth – A Memorable Walk
This must be one of the very first walks my father took me when a young child. I am Oldham…
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Walks On Crompton Moor (High Moor), Oldham
Spanning approximately 160 acres and is one of the largest open spaces run by Oldham Countryside Service and is a…
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St Pancras International – Gateway to European Adventure
I recently spent a day in London with my camera and a desire to capture the details of two stations…
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Durham Castle – The Palace of The Prince Bishops
The year is 1072, only six years after the Norman conquests, and William the Conqueror had moved the Normans northwards…
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Walking In Dentdale
I absolutely love cottage holidays. A converted farmhouse in the middle of lush countryside, roaring fires, home cooked food, fine…
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Launderette Sessions, Durham – A Unique Gig Venue
On a recent weekend break in Durham I was looking at some unique and great things to enjoy in the…
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King’s Cross Station – Entry to the Hogwarts Express
Increasingly as I’ve passed through King’s Cross or St. Pancras stations on a mission to get to my ultimate destination,…
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland – Lake District
There is something about snowfall that triggers childlike excitement in most people. Those of us who love walking in the…
