Mel is a Yorkshire girl who hates being indoors. Most likely to be up a hill somewhere either on foot or a bike, and partial to a slice of cake
A couple of months ago I started looking at some of the brilliant long distance paths we have in the UK. I settled on the WHW for my first attempt at a solo, multiday hike…
Distance: 23.5 miles. Elevation 4300 ft. This is a circular route around the Holme Valley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. My starting point was in Armitage Bridge (HD4 7NR) as there is a free carpark with ample…
Nestled on the edge of the Peak District in a little village called Hepworth is the Carding Shed/Oil can café. Even though it’s local to me I only started visiting around 12 months ago and…
A popular local race for the hardy fell runners is the Hebden 15/22 which is run each year at the end of January. Having not attempted a fell race before, this one is just about…
