A Stay at The Waiting Room, Northumberland
The Waiting Room sits above Staward Gorge and Allen Banks in Northumberland, overlooking the railway line of Staward Station. The station…
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Yorkshire Luxury – Frenchgate House Apartment, Richmond
Ok, it was my birthday and I wanted somewhere special to stay and get away from all the hustle and…
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A Hike To the Woolpacks From Barber Booth
The Kinder Scout plateau in the Peak District National Park is a wide expanse to hike, and the Woolpacks is…
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The Tyne to Tees Coastal Path: The Ultimate Master Hiking Guide
There is a distinct magic to the Northeast coast of England—a landscape of dramatic, jagged contrasts where industrial heritage has…
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A Walk Above Stanhope in The Durham Dales
The Durham Dales, a wonderful place to walk and hike. It is indeed and even more so with your dog…
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Low and High Force Walk – Durham Dales
The Durham Dales, a wonderful area to visit for walking. Even better when it is truly so dog friendly. So,…
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York Railway Station: Enjoying the Grandeur (And Finding the Secrets)
Stepping off the train at York isn’t like arriving anywhere else. You don’t just “arrive” in York; you make an…
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Shugborough Estate: A Walk Through Global Adventure, Arcadian Dreams, and Unsolved Mysteries
There are places that feel like a single, perfectly preserved photograph of a moment in time. And then there is…
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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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Burnham Overy Staithe – A Norfolk Coastal Walk
Have you ever felt the need to press the pause button on life…Just to stop and take a breath of…
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Rapeseed Fields in Shropshire and the Promise of Summer
Daffodils herald the Spring and these days and Rapeseed the promise of Summer. But this is a fairly recent addition…
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Dove Stone Reservoir: An Oldham Lad’s Guide to the Gateway of the Peaks
I grew up with the outline of the Pennines etched into my horizon. Being an Oldham lad, Dove Stone Reservoir…
