Nuremberg is a picturesque city in the south of Germany. During the Fall, brightly colored leaves mingle with lights as Christmas markets start to appear throughout the Old Town (Altstadt) although it’s quite charming year…
I recently had the opportunity to visit the historic site of the First Battle of Manassas. Stepping onto the hallowed grounds where this pivotal Civil War clash took place, I couldn’t help but be captivated…
When I want to hike a less busy trail in mid-summer while still getting great views, I head to Pinnacle Peak Trail at Mt. Rainier National Park. When the mountain is “out” as we say…
Warton Crag is a prominent hill north of Carnforth and Lancaster, and is the highest point of the Arnside and Silverdale AONB. This circular walk up and around its summit gives way to incredible views…
There is something wonderfully indulgent in talking a day off work and travelling by train to a specific location for a full day of walking. This is exactly what I did recently, taking the train to…
Canal walks have a strong pull with their unfolding landscapes, wildlife, alternative and intriguing lifestyle options and the general calm and peace they bestow on all who walk along them. Take a turn from the…
I spend a lot of my free time walking across the beautiful hills of West Yorkshire but recently I took a trip down to London for the day for a different kind of walk. With…
Anyone who has ever read my blogs before will know I love otters! So where better to (potentially) spot them but on the River Otter itself! Whilst staying at Sweetcombe Cottages’ Rosemary Cottage, I was…
A big lone rock, perched on top of a conical hill on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. Agglestone Rock, also known as The Devil’s Anvil, is a mesmerising and intriguing landmark, sight to see and…
The Washburn valley, north of Otley in Yorkshire is home to a series of Reservoirs. Lindley Wood Reservoir is the lowest and nearest to Otley itself. Further up the valley there is Fewston & Swinsty…
Having lived a large part of my life in Sussex, I thought I knew the South Downs well. However, when a friend took me for a walk from the pretty village of East Meon, just…
The circular walk around Sunderland Point, Lancashire, is far more than just another headland walk. It is filled with unique tidal landscapes that affect the way of life here. It’s also much quieter than its…
