High Cup Nick Circular Walk From Dufton
High Cup Nick is a famous and dramatic geological formation in the Pennines of the Eden Valley, Cumbria. A classic, virtually perfect deep U-shaped chasm that cuts into the Whin Sill at High Cup Gill….
Appleby Castle – Great History, Strange Hotel
Appleby Castle, Cumbria is a place full of history reaching all the way back to at least the Roman age. The history carries on through to the Normans, Great Kings, the Clifford family (especially Lady…
A Stay at Combe Leigh Lodge, Orton, Cumbria
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…
Wildflower Wanders in the Eden Valley
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,…
Murton Pike and views over the Eden Valley
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,…
Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Circle, An Ancient Wonder
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….
Sunrise variety of the Eden Valley
Last Summer I sat with camera on the lawn and took some photos that became the post on the Eden Valley sunset.. However, as I currently live in these parts of Cumbria, I do spend…
Brough Castle – The history to a ruin
The Eden Valley, Cumbria is home to buildings old, great and historic ruin. A sign of the area’s past going back many hundreds of years, being close to the border with Scotland and a crossway…
The Daydreaming Dunnock
The Dunnock, whenever I am photographing at a garden bird table this little nervous looking bird is often to be seen. And very often from a distance can be mistaken for another common Sparrow, I…
The Nuthatch grabs the nut
The Nuthatch, always a joy to watch as they feed in the garden. Unmistakable too when you see them. They may only be the size of many other garden birds like the Great Tit, but…
Rutter Force: An Eden Valley Beauty Spot, Cumbria
The Eden Valley, Cumbria is full of natural beauty. Away from the busy Lake district itself and set wonderfully beneath the North Pennine hills. Whenever I am visiting the Eden Valley I try to take…
A Travel Guide and History In Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria
Appleby in Westmorland, it maybe a small town in the Eden Valley, Cumbria, but it is packed with history and plenty of unique surprises to explore. The town is known for the Appleby Horse Fair,…