Penrith Castle: How a Future King Built His Palace in a War Zone
There’s a peculiar feeling you get standing amidst the ruins of Penrith Castle. On one side, the fells of the…
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Ashness Bridge And Surprise View Above
The view of Ashness Bridge with Skiddaw in the backdrop is one of the most iconic views in the Lake…
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A Walk Up Cat Bells – A Favourite Of Many
A climb of Cat Bells, or as some call it Catbells, is a walk that every Lake District lover has…
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Deer spotting in Epping Forest
It was a chilly but incredibly sunny winter’s day – the perfect weather to get out into the local woodlands….
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A walk from Smardale – a viaduct, a gill and natural beauty
Just a few miles west of Kirkby Stephen is the village of Smardale. It is to here that I have…
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To The Nine Standards from Kirkby Stephen
If you are in the hills and villages around the Upper Eden Valley and have looked southwards to the area…
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Standing with the Iron Men: A Journey to Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ on Crosby Beach
Some journeys begin long before you set foot on the path. For me, the road to Crosby Beach started years…
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The Angel of the North: standing tall
I had a trip across to Newcastle and Gateshead today. It was a beautiful sunny winters day and a nice…
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Great Mell Fell: A Walk To Views In Every Direction
The expanse of Blencathra from the summit of Great Mell Fell Great Mell Fell is a prominent hill located in…
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A Visitor’s Guide to Dublin Castle: History, Tours & Insider Tips
When you hear the words “Dublin Castle,” you might picture towering stone walls, medieval battlements, and a fairytale keep. But…
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Waitby School: A Boutique Historic Getaway on the Cumbrian Fells
Sometimes you find a place that manages to be two things at once. It feels miles from anywhere, perched alone…
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Time with the red squirrels of Eden Valley, Cumbria
When I lived in the Eden valley, Cumbria it was always a joy to see the red squirrels in abundance….
