The Rivelin valley holds hidden beauty and some of the history of Sheffield’s mills. Today the valley is a wonderful area to discover lovely picturesque waterfalls and stepping stones along with a tranquil, laid back atmosphere….
Not far from the centre of York, along the river, you can walk amongst the Sand Martins in their masses….
The circuit walk around Damflask reservoir is only 3 miles (5 Kilometres) around, so this is an easy route for…
Editor’s Note (October 2025): This article was first written several years ago about one of my favourite local spots. Since then,…
A popular local race for the hardy fell runners is the Hebden 15/22 which is run each year at the…
I was lucky enough to have lived in the hills above West Yorkshire for a few months. Not far over…
Driving out of Sheffield along the winding A57, the city melts away surprisingly fast. The concrete gives way to the…
Ok, it was my birthday and I wanted somewhere special to stay and get away from all the hustle and…
Stepping off the train at York isn’t like arriving anywhere else. You don’t just “arrive” in York; you make an…
Sheffield Botanical Gardens is a Victorian city oasis originally designed by its first curator Robert Marnock horticulturist and landscaper, which…
Mortimer road and the surrounding area of Strines is a true gem, a diamond in the rough that is often…
A wonderful circular walk of approximately 6 miles in one of Britain’s most beautiful valleys, Swaledale. I find it to be…