Walking In Dentdale
I absolutely love cottage holidays. A converted farmhouse in the middle of lush countryside, roaring fires, home cooked food, fine wine, and good company. You cannot beat it. And best of all is the walking…
Cumbria, a county in the North West of England that is very well known for travel and walks especially the area of the Lake District. There is so much more to Cumbria than that of course
I absolutely love cottage holidays. A converted farmhouse in the middle of lush countryside, roaring fires, home cooked food, fine wine, and good company. You cannot beat it. And best of all is the walking…
There is something about snowfall that triggers childlike excitement in most people. Those of us who love walking in the mountains are no different, and the first snow fall of the year means that many…
Appleby Castle is a historic landmark located in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England. It has a fascinating history that spans over nine centuries. The history starts as far back as Roman times and carries on through to…
The beautiful, picturesque village of Orton, Cumbria combined with a luxury little cottage to stay in, what more could I ask for? Those that have followed me a while will be well aware of my love…
We live in a lovely valley in Cumbria, called the Eden Valley. It is perhaps less well known than its Cumbrian near neighbour the Lake District National Park. The valley’s rolling drumlins, rich agricultural grasslands,…
One of the many joys I had living in the Eden Valley, Cumbria was the variety and amount of wildlife that came to the garden. You could look out of the window at any time…
Lodore Falls has been a must see waterfall in Cumbria for many a visitor to the lake District. No great climb to make, no many miles to walk to them. The falls are not the…
Murton Pike is an unmistakable conical hill sitting at the foot of the Northern Pennines in the Eden Valley, Cumbria. A tempter for many a quick ramble, family walk, dog walk or for the keener,…
Barrow is a small fell in the Northern Lake District that height wise reaches just 1,494 feet (455 metres). But, the short walk up its ridge from the village of Braithwaite gives some spectacular views over…
Pendragon Castle, a ruins that is off the beaten track and set in the beautiful surroundings of Mallerstang Dale, near Outhgill, Cumbria. It is situated not too far from Kirkby Stephen and I drive past it…
Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Circle is a wonderful spot to walk to, especially at sunset. It is situated half way up the Eden Valley, by the village of Little Salkeld, near to Penrith….
It was widely reported there was a chance of Northern lights hitting lower in Britain during the night of 12/13 Sep 14. So of course it was time to throw the camera in the bag…