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….
Walks On Ilkley Moor, Baht ‘At
Walks on Ilkley Moor, Yorkshire, I find, are some of the most refreshing fresh air escapes you can have in the county. Miles of open moorland countryside, paths in every direction imaginable and absolutely packed…
A Walk Of The Valley Of Rocks, Exmoor
The Valley of Rocks is a remarkable place to see and experience. It is a dry valley that runs parallel to the sea on the North Devon coast. Saying it is a beauty spot does…
Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah
Most people will have heard of the US National Park’s, think Yellowstone or Yosemite or Arches, but I find that the State Parks can be equally impressive, however, much less visited. One such State Park…
Lud’s Church Staffordshire, A Gem Of A Walk
Lud’s Church, as it’s known, is close to the Roaches, near Leek. The actual location which can only be reached on foot is in the Staffordshire Back Forest within the Dark Peak region of the…
Almscliffe Crag – Exploring Above Lower Wharfe Valley
Almscliffe Crag is a rocky outcrop that sticks out from the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. A popular spot for climbers, the Crag is not far from the popular town of Harrogate. We were staying nearby at…
A Walk In The Leicestershire Countryside, A Scenic Surprise
Leicestershire in the East Midlands, UK is an underestimated county. The countryside and history is both scenic and astounding as we came to discover on a family outing. The Charnwood Forest in Leicestershire is just…
Hills, Mountains, Peaks, Fells and Summits – The Difference
Paul, What is the difference between a hill and a mountain? A question that I am so often asked when on social media or out walking with friends or groups. It is a burning question…
A Day At Brimham Rocks – A Geological Wonder
Brimham Rocks are situated around 11 miles from Harrogate on the in Nidderdale, Yorkshire, and they are one of the most interesting natural landscapes in the north of England. They provide a unique, interesting and…
Malham Cove and Tarn Circular Walk
A walk to Malham Cove from the local car park is a treat for many but if you combine Malham Cove with Malham Tarn you get to see natural wonders beyond these two Yorkshire Dale…
Alport Castles Walk – Derbyshire Peak District
Alport Castles is a gritstone outcrop in the Derbyshire Peak District and is part of a vast landslide that spreads more than half a mile in distance, the main gritstone stack is called The Tower, its name is due to the resemblance to a castle tower as seen from below and especially more so from a distance. There are other…
Great Asby Scar, Cumbria – A Walk From Above
A return to a favourite area for walking, Great Asby Scar and the surrounding high land. It is one of those little parts of Britain that I return to again and again, plus whatever the…