Peel Tower of Holcombe Hill, Ramsbottom
Peel Tower, also known as Peel Monument, sits high on Holcombe Hill above Ramsbottom. The tower is a memorial to Sir Rober Peel and erected in 1852. Walk with me on my journey up to…
The Great Ridge From Lose Hill to Mam Tor, A Derbyshire Icon
The iconic Great Ridge in the peak district separates the vales of Edale and Castleton in Derbyshire, England. It extends for approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from Mam Tor at the western end of the…
A Walk Up Winder Via Sedbergh’s Water
Most walkers staying in Sedbergh will trek up the hill behind the town, Winder, the southernmost tip of the Howgills and standing at around 1,500ft, and most footpaths leaving the streets on the northern side…
Alport Heights And Peak District Views
Alport Heights is a hill near Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It is the closest hill over 1,000 ft to Derby and has stunning views for miles to the South. It is possible to see Derby city…
Whernside – A Winter Walk To The Top Of The Yorkshire Dales
Whernside, the highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales and thus the highest point of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, standing at 736 m (2,415 ft) in height. It is a walk up that I enjoy at all times…
A Walk Up Fair Snape Fell and Parlick
The walk up Parlick and then on up to the top of Fair Snape Fell is considered one of the finest in The Forest Of Bowland, Lancashire. Having walked up there a few times this…
Eartham Woods and Nore Folly Walk, West Sussex
This walk will take us to Nore Folly, but first we need to have a start point. Much smaller than Slindon, is the village of Eartham, nestled in the Downs of West Sussex, in the…
A Walk Up And Around Nicky Nook, Lancashire
Nicky Nook, Lancashire is not a big hill by any means at just 215m (705ft) but honestly if you want great views all around and good paths and trails then a walk up is definitely…
Arnside Knott, A Circular Walk Around and Up
Arnside Knott is a quite unique and beautiful hill in the very south of Cumbria, not very high at just 522 ft (159 metres), but you can certainly get amazing views and a fantastic day…
Beacon Fell, A Country Park Accessible To All
Beacon Fell, Lancashire is definitely one of those small summits that packs a lot of view and enjoyment. It is truly accessible to all and wonderful for the children. If you have ever driven north…
Parkhouse Hill Walk – The Matterhorn of the Peak District
Is Parkhouse Hill Britain’s best little hill? There is some stiff competition for this title; Loughrigg Fell with its beautiful misty morning views across Windermere has long been a favourite of mine, whilst north of…
Longridge Fell – A Walk Up Britain’s Most Southerly Named Fell
I set off early on a cold crisp morning and headed to Longridge Fell. The most southerly ‘named’ fell in Britain. The dogs needed a good run and I needed a day of fresh air…