Among The Sand Martins of the River Ouse, York
Not far from the centre of York, along the river, you can walk amongst the Sand Martins in their masses….
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Damflask Reservoir Walk in the Loxley Valley, South Yorkshire
The circuit walk around Damflask reservoir is only 3 miles (5 Kilometres) around, so this is an easy route for…
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Clumber Park, Discovering the Gems
Clumber park is a sprawling, 3,800 acres (15 km²) country park near Worksop in Nottinghamshire. The lake alone covers around 87 acres (352,000 m²) and is…
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Beamish Open Air Museum – Step Back In Time
I had the pleasure of visiting Beamish Open Air Museum, a fascinating destination that offers a unique glimpse into the…
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Sleeping with Ghosts: A Stay at Lumley Castle, County Durham’s 600-Year-Old Fortress
It started, as the best adventures often do, with a whim. I was meandering through the North East, a gap…
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Biddulph Grange Gardens, Staffordshire: A World of Discovery
A gorgeous destination and setting with a world of discovery, through the grade 1 listed Victorian gardens in Staffordshire, there’s…
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Heugh Battery: The Only WWI Battlefield in Britain
When you walk the sweeping sands and high clifftops of the Northeast coast, you are usually surrounded by deep tranquility…
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A Day at The Workhouse: Stepping into the Shadows of Southwell’s Past
There are places you visit, and there are places that visit you, lingering in your thoughts long after you’ve left….
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Tyne to Tees Coastal Path: Stage 5 – Hartlepool Headland to the Tees
The grand finale of the Tyne to Tees journey is an 8-mile trek of incredible structural and visual transitions. Starting…
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Tyne to Tees Coastal Path: Stage 4 – Easington Colliery to Crimdon
This expansive 7-mile leg of the King Charles III England Coast Path is a masterclass in ecological recovery. Walking south…
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Tyne to Tees Coastal Path: Stage 3 – Seaham to Easington Colliery
This short 3-mile section is the dramatic, beating heart of the Durham Heritage Coast. It is a walk of staggering…
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Tyne to Tees Coastal Path: Stage 2 – Sunderland to Seaham
Leaving the urban fringe of Sunderland behind, this scenic 6-mile stretch of the Durham Heritage Coast quickly reclaims its wild,…
