Sunderland Point And Sambo’s Grave
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…
A Circular Walk Of Marsden Moor And Pule Hill
This 9 mile circular walk is a wonderful quiet walk full of variety. Starting by the Huddersfield Canal in the village of Marsden you get to enjoy Standedge Tunnel, a climb up the expanse of…
An Orchard Tour at Brogdale Farm in Faversham
We’d been to Brogdale Farm, Kent, for some of their summer events and had a train ride around the Orchard with the children when they were younger, but we’d never been on a guided Orchard…
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….
Conder Green and Stodday Circular – A Lancashire Canal & River Walk
Lancashire is packed with many lowland walks that are great for dog lovers. This 8 mile circular walk is one of them and it follows 3 stretches of waterway. The Glasson Spur of the Lancaster…
Staying And Dining At The Marquess of Exeter, Lyddington
The Marquess of Exeter is a Grade II listed building which dates to the early 17th century. This thatched roof beauty sits in the historic village of Lyddington in Rutland. Krishnapal Negi and his business partner…
The Stunning Gardens of Mount Ephraim in Hernhill
We hadn’t been to Mount Ephraim in Kent for a few years and I was reminded just how beautiful the gardens were by Julie Wassmer when she was researching her new book in the Whitstable…
A Walk Of Balcary Cliffs – Dumfries And Galloway
Overlooking the Solway Coast, Balcary Cliffs look spectacular in every season. A walk along these clifftops is exhilarating and provides incredible views that are not easily forgotten. Beginning and ending at Balcary Bay, near Auchencairn…
Castle Creavie Farm – A Beautiful Galloway Escape Near Kirkcudbright
Castle Creavie Farm is one of the most special places I have ever stayed. The Galloway area is too often overlooked as a destination but I can honestly say that for me it is one…
The Cheviot – A Walk In Northumberland
A few years ago, I came across a list of the Top 500 peaks in the British Isles, it not only listed the top 500 summits but also included the “non-qualifying” Munros (A Munro is…
Victorian House Hotel – An Eclectic Experience in Grasmere
One of the most wonderful aspects of travel is the opportunity to experience the variety of people and places we encounter along our journeys. For me, that absolutely includes the accommodations we stay in. Rustic,…
Brimstone Hotel & Spa In The Lake District – Treat Yourself
The Brimstone Luxury Hotel and Spa is nestled in the Langdale Valley of the Lake District. I have often passed it on my way to the glorious walks in the area and had heard many…
