An Autumn Walk Through Red House Wood, Moor Monkton (Video)
A sunny Autumnal day, blue skies, still air and a freshness on the face. A perfect day for a woodland…
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A Road Trip to Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire
Robin Hoods Bay is a coastal village located within the North York Moors National Park and is just 5 miles south…
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A Walk in The Cleveland Hills and The Lord Stones
This area is one of the prettiest I have seen with acres of heather, fern and pine trees greeting you…
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Rivelin Valley Nature Trail: A Guide to Sheffield’s Historic Woodland Walk
When you think of Sheffield, your mind naturally evokes its mighty industrial identity as the “Steel City”—a landscape of towering…
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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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The Oil Can Cafe & The Carding Shed, Holmfirth: A Return Visit
Editor’s Note (October 2025): This article was first written several years ago about one of my favourite local spots. Since then,…
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Hebden Bridge Fell Race – Hills, Moors and Pikes
A popular local race for the hardy fell runners is the Hebden 15/22 which is run each year at the…
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Sunrises Above West Yorkshire
I was lucky enough to have lived in the hills above West Yorkshire for a few months. Not far over…
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Redmires Reservoirs: A Walk Through History, Nature, and High Moors
Driving out of Sheffield along the winding A57, the city melts away surprisingly fast. The concrete gives way to the…
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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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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…
