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Dunstanburgh Castle walk from Craster inc. Embleton Bay in beautiful Northumberland
One of Northumberlands best coastal walks to the iconic landmark of Dunstanburgh Castle Dunstanburgh Castle, perched dramatically on the Northumberland coast in northern England, is a striking and distinctive medieval ruin with a rich history and makes for an...
10 health benefits of walking barefoot (and grounding or earthing yourself)
Why Walking barefoot is good for you! Walking barefoot or standing on the earth with no shoes on, known as "earthing" or "grounding," is a practice that has gained quite a bit of attention of late for its potential health benefits. These benefits are thought to...
Lone Tree surrounded by heather on the North York Moors near Egton Bridge
ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PLACES IN THE NORTH YORK MOORS TO SEE THE HEATHER IN BLOOM In late summer at the back end of August into September the heather in the North York Moorscblooms with masses of pink carpet everywhere. One of my favourite places to witness and...
Egton Bridge walk to Beggars Bridge along the River Esk near Whitby
This is an excellent shortish walk from Egton Bridge to Beggars Bridge along the River Esk and returning via the Eskdale Way and East Arncliffe Wood with an excellent pub stop at the end (and even half way if you want!) It's an idylic and quiet river & woodland...
5 best Lake District walks near Keswick
5 of my favourite walks near keswick As a regular visitor to the Lakes, I often base myself in Keswick if I'm staying in a hotel or B&B. It has plenty of pubs, restuarants and shops and is large enough to have enough going on if the weather isn't great - but it...
Bucket list places in Europe with the best views
The Italian Dolomites and the view at Cadini De Misurina - an absolutely epic place and one of the finest mountain views anywhere in Europe? Or even the world! BUCKET LIST places to visit! This is post is a little out of the ordinary and somewhere to just collect some...
Honister via Ferrata – an exhilarating climbing activity in the Lake District
Honister Via Ferrata - an adventurous climbing experience in the Lake District Honister Via Ferrata, nestled in the rugged terrain of the Lake District in Cumbria, England, offers an adventurous climbing experience that combines the thrill of mountaineering...
St. Abb’s Head and Pettico Wick Bay Walk on the dramatic Scottish Coast
A stunning cliff tops walk on the Scotish borders coastline at St. Abb's Head, near Eyemouth I'd had this place on my list for a while to visit, after seeing a superb image that I found out to be of Pettico Wick Bay and a recent trip to see family in...
Exploring Aysgarth Falls and a circular walk to West Burton. A superb waterfall route in the Yorkshire Dales
Aysgarth Falls, the best waterfall walk in the Yorkshire Dales? Aysgarth Falls is an impressive area for waterfalls and consists of three sections of waterfalls carved out by the River Ure in the Yorkshire Dales. It's perhaps my favourite place in the whole of...
25 mile walk on the Cleveland Way from Osmotherley to Roseberry Topping in North Yorkshire
A SUPERB WALKING CHALLENGE ON THE CLEVELAND WAY near TEESSIDE For the past few years me and some mates have done a walking challenge in memory of a good friend who passed away recently. We live in Teesside and last year we done the fabled Lyke Wake Walk - a 40...
Cow Close Gill Waterfall or ‘Middle Falls’ a hidden gem & one of my favourite waterfalls in Yorkshire
One of Yorkshires best waterfalls - Cow Close Gill Waterfall or 'Middle Falls' This stunning waterfall actually has no name - quite surprising about considering how picturesque it is. On google maps it's referred to as Middle Falls, and elsewhere it's referred too as...
Review: Whispering Waters lodges with hot tubs in Teesdale, near Barnard Castle
The idyllic modern eco lodges at Whispering Waters are nestled right beside the River Tees at Gainford, near Barnard Castle in Teesdale Review of the log cabins with hot tubs at Whispering Waters in Gainford, Teesdale I've visited the wooden lodges at Whispering...
Best Waterfalls in the Yorkshires Dales – Top 10 places in England’s best region for waterfall lovers
Cauldron Falls in the village of West Burton is one of my favourite waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales and is relatively easy to get to. Read on to learn my Top 10 favourite waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales... My favourite waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales...
The great outdoors inspiring that special feeling of Awe and igniting something inside of us
Those epic landscape views can't help but install a feeling of awe in us, which has many benefits to our well-being, happiness and health. I love the outdoors, I think that’s pretty obvious if you follow my stuff, such as this blog or my social channels haha. I...
An Teallach walk – one of Scotland’s best mountain ranges with dramatic views and excellent scrambles
The imposing An Teallach mountain ridge taken from just below the summit of Bidein Galas Thull - the best view point along the full ridge in my humble opinion An Teallach walk, one of the finest mountain ridges in the whole of the UK An Teallach in Scotland is a...
Blencathra walk via Sharp Edge in the snow – one of the best Lake District ridges
Approaching the dramatic looking Sharp Edge ridge in the Lake District, leading up to Blencathra. Read on to learn more about this grand snowy walk to Blencathra... There's not many more dramatic Lake District walks than Blencathra via Sharp Edge in the...
The many benefits of wild camping and it’s potential personal transformative power
Wild camping has lots of benefits - some of which you may not have thought about. Read on to learn why I enjoy it so much... Why on earth would anyone go wild camping??? Wild camping can seem a strange activity to some people (I’ve encountered a few puzzled...
My 18 favourite North-East England & North Yorkshire Places – for the best views and superb walks
The lone tree on amongst the heather on Egton Moor, North York Moors. This is just one of my favourite places in Northern England - read on to discover them all... My 18 favourite places in North-Yorkshire & North-East England I live in the North-East...
High Force waterfall Autumn walk – the best short route from Bowlees via Low Force, County Durham
The spectacular High Force waterfall in Autumn - read on to discover the best High Force waterfall walk with the best views A short walk to High Force waterfall via Low Force from Bowlees The best way to see High Force Waterfall and Low Force waterfall...
Durham river walk – A short stroll with the best views of Durham Cathedral, perfect in autumn!
Durham Cathedral from a ‘birds eye’ drone shot in it's finest autumn surroundings. Not many realise the River Wear forms an island like feature for Durham Cathedral, infact the name “Durham” comes from the Old English word for hill, “Dun” and the Norse for island,...
Autumn in the Lake District – my 5 favourite places and best time to go to the Lake District
The English Lake District is spectacular all year round - but in Autumn it is very special with the dramatic fall colours everywhere you look. Read on to learn about my favourite 5 places in the Lakes to visit in the Autumn When is the best time to visit the...
Mellbreak walk and Scale Force, with superb views of Crummock Water & Buttermere in the Lake District
The summit Mellbreak fell offers some stunning views of Buttermere and Crummock Water - and possibly has the best views of any fell in this area, including Fleetwith Pike & Haystacks! Mellbreak walk in the Lake District Mellbreak is an often...
Wild swimming in Eskdale in the Lake District – my all-time best location
What a spot for a wild swim in the the Lake District! Wild Swimming in the Lake District at Eskdale - there's no where else like it - what a spot! I've been into wild swimming a number of years now largely since lockdown and for me there is nothing quite...
An epic Campervan adventure in the Lake District
Hiring a campervan in the Lake District brings with it a new level of freedom to go anywhere! Campervan trip in the Lake District The Lake District is one of my favourite places in the world and when I usually stay here it's either wild camping...
Lake Districts best road-trips: Keswick to Buttermere, via Honister pass & Newlands Valley
This circular road trip from Keswick to Buttermere via Borrowdale/Honister Pass and back via Newlands Valley is one of my favourite drives in the Lakes and you will go through some of Lakelands most unspoilt locations, get some stunning views and navigate 2 of...
Fleetwith Pike walk (& Warnscale Bothy) from Honsiter Slate Mine
The stunning view from Fletwith Pike of Buttermere, Crummock Water and the surrounding fells. This must be one of the best Lake District views and it's easier to get here when you walk from Honister Slate Mine. Read on to learn about this walk Fleetwith...
Bamburgh Castle – best views and a superb short coastal walk in Northumberland
Bamburgh Castle in all its glory at sunrise on the unspoilt Northumberland coastline. Read on to learn where the best view point of Bamburgh Castle is. Bamburgh Castle - one of my favourite coastal views in the whole of the UK The view of Bamburgh Castle from the...
Latrigg walk near Keswick – an easy & quick route with some of the best Lake District views
The panoramic views from Latrigg of Keswick are unequalled in the area - it's a must-do short walk in the Keswick area Latrigg Fell walk - a must do short walk in the Keswick area Latrigg Fell is one of the lower Lake District Fells standing at 368m tall but it has...
Langstrath Beck – one of the Lake Districts best places for wild swimming, inc. Black Moss Pot & Angle Tarn
Black Moss Pot has got to be the number 1 place for Wild Swimming in the Lake District, read on to learn where it is and other wild swimming spots in the same area Langstrath valley - one of the best areas for wild swimming in the Lake District In this part of...
Raven Crag and Benn Man walk for the best views of Thirlmere in the Lake District
The stunning view of Thirlmire with Raven Crag to the right - one of the best Lake District views and one you'll see on this short, but steep walk WALK OVERVIEW:WALK DISTANCE: 2.3 milesWALK TIME: 2 hoursWALK DIFFICULTY: MODERATEMAP ROUTE OF THIS...
Stac Pollaidh walk – route to Scotlands best little mountain with some of the finest U.K views
On this short walk to the summit of Stac Pollaidh you'll witness some of the best and wildest views in Scotland Stac Pollaidh - my best short walk in the UK Stac Pollaidh is a relatively modest mountain at just over 551m, so it's no Munroe. This circular walk...
Uath Lochan & Farleitter Crag walk – a hidden gem in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland
The stunning view of Uath Lochan from Farleitter Crag with pine trees as far as the eye can see. This is one of my favourite views in this region of Scotland and suprinsingly easy to get too Exploring the Serenity of Uath Lochan: A Nature Lover's Paradise ...
‘Glimmers’ – a game changing way of looking at the world around to boost your happiness
Glimmers are those micro moments of goodness in our lives Glimmers - those micro moments of goodness in our lives Have you come across the concept of ‘Glimmers’? It’s a concept I've only just come across, and a bit of a game changer in being able to alter our...
Helvellyn snow walk via Striding Edge & Swirral Edge. One of the best Lake District winter walks
Looking back over the mighty Striding Edge near the summit of Helvellyn. What a glorious day for a winter walk in the Lake District and the dusting of snow makes this iconic view look even more impressive. Helvellyn snow walk via Striding Edge...
Blencathra walk via Sharp Edge & Halls Fell Ridge, one of the most exhilarating Lake District walks
Walking along the formidable Sharp Edge en-route to the summit of Blencathra - my favourite Lake District ridge Blencathra walk via Sharp Edge and Halls Fell Ridge Sharp Edge has got to be one of the Lake Districts finest and most exhilarating...
OS Maps App Review – a walk route planner for your phone from Ordnance Survey
The OS Map App is the perfect way to discover new walking routes, plan walks and download maps to your phone to stay on track even when you have no signal. OS Maps App - review of the Ordnance Survey Phone Map App with subscription I've...
Why Walking is One of the Best Forms of Exercise
The Underrated Power of Putting One Foot in Front of the Other In a world filled with high-intensity workouts, gym memberships, and complex fitness routines, one simple form of exercise often gets overlooked: walking. It might not seem as exciting as running a...
Why the sea air feels so good – Negative Ions!
BOOST YOUR MOOD & BRAIN WITH A DOSE OF SEA AIR! Did you know the air by the sea contains something called negative ions, in greater quantity than in more urban environments and indoors? Negative Ions are molecules that have gained or lost an electrical...
Wild Swimming in the Lake District – 10 Best Spots you need to know about
What an amazing place for a wild swim in the Lake District. Read on to discover where this is and learn about the best Wild Swimming spots in the Lake District. The 10 Best Wild Swimming Spots in the Lake District that you need to know about I've been...
Wild camping & wild swimming in one of the most remote parts of the Lake District
What a magnificent place for a wild camp! Absolutely no one else about at all - total peace and quiet A wild camp in one of the most remote places in England With a rare 2 days free and plenty of time on my hands, it presented the perfect...
Aira Force Waterfall Walk – best route & tips. An easy & short Lake District walk near Ullswater
Aira Force Waterfall near Ullswater is one of the best known waterfalls in the Lake District and it's surprisingly easy to get too. Read on to find out everything you need to plan a day out here Aira Force Waterfall Walk near Ullswater Aira Force...
Wild swimming in the Yorkshire Dales – an idyllic spot at Wain Wath Force waterfalls
Wild swimming at Wain With Force - what a spot! In terms of location, view and accessibility - it has to be one of the best wild swimming locations in Yorkshire! Wild swimming at Wain Wath Force in Yorkshire Wain Wath Force is a beautiful waterfall in...
Alnmouth walk on the beautiful Northumberland coast
Alnmouth from St.Cutherberts Cross - what a view! Alnmouth in Northumberland Alnmouth is a lovely little coastal village on the Northumberland coast about 3 miles from Alnwick. It's worth a visit in itself to have a little wander around and the...
Lyke Wake Walk – Essential info on this 40 mile walking challenge across the North York Moors
The Lyke Wake Walk is a 40 mile walking challenge across the highest and widest part of the North York Moors National Park in Yorkshire - it is one of the toughest and most rewarding walks I've done. Read on to learn more The Lyke Wake Walk - a legendary...
The stunning Muker Wild Flower Meadows in Upper Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales
The wild flower meadows in Muker in the Yorkshire Dales are some of the finest places to see Wild Flowers in the whole of the UK The spectacular Muker wildflower meadows in Swaledale The fields around Muker in the Yorkshire Dales are a special place to...
4 Best Helvellyn walks, with route maps, inc. Striding Edge from Glenridding, Patterdale or Thirlmire
Helvellyn is one of the Lake Districts most popular walks and I've done it plenty of times on various routes with friends of all levels of experience and fitness. Here's my top 4 routes with maps that you should know about. The 4 best Helvellyn walks ...
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge – walk route & best tips for planning with photos
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge is an excellent challenge for serious walkers and I'd definitely recommend it if you've thought about doing the walk. It's a long hike of 25 miles and there are some tips and useful bits of info that I've learned from doing the 3 peaks...
Natural infinity pool in the Lake District – the best wild swimming spot in the Lakes?
What an amazing place for a swim! I've visited many wild swimming spots in the Lake District - but none are quite like this deep natural infinity pool on a steep fell side! Read on to learn more about this epic location... A hidden natural infinity pool in the...
Campervan trip to Tan Hill Inn, Britains’ highest pub in North-Yorkshire
The area around the Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire is simply stunning. You feel so remote and away from everything. A night in the campervan at the Tan Hill Inn in North-Yorkshire The Tan Hill Inn in North-Yorkshire is a world-famous remote pub that...
Review: Lowepro Photosport Pro AW III 70L Backpack – a superb large rucksack for the dedicated photographer
The Lowepro Photosport 70L Backpack is an excellent large rucksack with some great features to carry lots of specialist camera equipment as well as your hiking and even camping gear! Read on to learn more about my review... Lowepro Photosport Pro AW III 70L...
Hallin Fell Walk, Ullswater. A quick route with stunning Lake District views
Hallin Fell gives some of the best views of Ullswater and is one of the easiest Wainwright's to walk too in the Lake District A quick Hallin Fell walk with stunning views over Ullswater Hallin Fell is a popular and well-know Lake District fell with a...
10 Best Lake District Walks – the most scenic places & routes you need to know about
This blog features many Lake District Walks and here I've compiled what I think are the 10 Best Lake District Walks - this list contains walks of varying ability so there’s something for everyone in these routes! For any hiker to the lakes they are must-know...
Hadrian’s Wall walk along my favourite section of the wall from The Sill to Housesteads
Walking along Hadrian's Wall looking towards Housesteads - one of the most iconic views on the entire Hadrian's Wall Hadrian's Wall Walk, from The Sill To Housesteads, details: The Sill to Housesteads Distance: 3.5 miles Walk time: 2h with stops Walk...
5 Best Mount Snowdon Walks, with route maps. Including Crib Goch, Llanberis path, Pyg Track, South Ridge & Watkin path
Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) is one of the UK's finest walks - and here's the 4 best walking routes to summit Wales highest mountain MOUNT SNOWDON WALK #1 via the Pyg Track and Miners Path Snowdon walk distance: 7.59 milesSnowdon walk...
Review: Seal Cottage in Hexham, a lovely holiday rental home in Northumberland
Seal holiday cottage in Hexham - what a lovely place to stay in Northumberland that is close to Hadrian's WallA perfect holiday rental cottage in Hexham, Northumberland with Wooden Star CottagesWe try and have little mini-breaks as much as time (and money 🙂 allows...
Amble to Warkworth Castle circular walk in Northumberland with lots of history
This nice little walk starts off here in Amble and heads along the River Coquet to Warkworth Castle - which you can just about see in the far distance. Read on to learn more... Amble to Warkworth Castle walk details: WALK OVERVIEW:DISTANCE: 6...
Bamburgh Castle circular walk via Budle Bay – one of the best short Northumberland Walks
The majestic Bamburgh Castle - you'll get the best views of Bamburgh Castle on this walk, which is one of the best short walks in the whole of Northumberland in my humble opinion Bamburgh Castle walk details: Bambugh Castle Walk Distance: 3.43...
Place Fell walk with stunning Ullswater views, from Patterdale or Sandwick in the Lake District
The summit of Place Fell looking east towards Pooley Bridge and the Pennines beyond The superb Place Fell circular walk with stunning Lake District views Place Fell is a modest Lake District peak with stunning views in all directions and is an...
Staithes walk on the Cleveland Way in Yorkshire to Port Mulgrave (& Runswick Bay) with stunning coastal views
The old fishing village of Staithes from the surrounding cliff tops - a land that time forgot on the Yorkshire Coast. This walk is superb and one of the best on the Yorkshire Coast. Map: Staithes circular walk to Port Mulgrave This walk starts from...
3 Best Lake District Ridge Walks – for a more exhilarating walking adventure in The Lakes
Sharp-edge - what an excellent ridge walk in the Lake District! Get the adrenaline going with some Lake District ridges! I love a good walk that poses a bit of a challenge, gets the adrenaline going and requires a bit of scrambling on occasions. There are...
5 reasons why walking & being in nature is good for us and makes us happier & healthier (according to science)
Walking in nature is one of the best ways to improve your health & wellbeing with a whole host of physical & mental health benefits. Here's 5 powerful reasons, backed by science, why it's good for us: Walking & nature makes us happier and healthier! Those...
Loch Trool Walk & Bruce’s Stone, Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
The stunning Loch Trool in Galloway Forets Park, South West Scotland One of Scotland's best Loch Walks at Loch Trool & Bruce's Stone Loch Trool is a little gem in South-West Scotland in the Galloway Forest Park and is one of the finest looking Loch's...
Review: Zephyros Compact 1 V3 Tent by Wild Country
The Zephyros Compact 1 V3 Tent by Wild Country is a great value lightweight tent, perfect for when you need a really low weight tent such as backpacking. Review of the Zephyros Compact 1 Tent by Wild Country I'm always on the lookout for great products to suit...
Review: Pond Lodges Barstobrick, your own luxury self-catering log cabin in Galloway, Scotland
These luxury lodges where an idyllic place to stay in South-West Scotland A review of Pond Lodges at Barstobrick, South-west Scotland On planning a road-trip in South-West Scotland we where struggling to find good quality accommodation and then eventually found these...
Review: Wild Northumbrian Glamping in a Tree House Yurt
What a brilliant place to stay - the Tree House Yurt at Wild Northumbrian, near Kielder Water Glamping at Wild Northumbrian in the 'Houlet' Tree House Yurt We where fortunate to have a little stay at the 'Houlet' Tree House Yurt at Wild Northumbrian near Kielder...
Wild swimming in the Lake District at Buckstones Jump – a perfect introductory spot
Buckstones Jump in the Lake District is a perfect spot for a bit of wild swimming A walk to Buckstones jump - A superb spot for a bit of wild swimming in the Lake District Buckstones Jump is well-known spot for wild swimming in the Lake District...
Helm Crag walk – one of the best walks near Grasmere in the Lake District
Helm Crag is a modest Lake Distroct fell in height but gives some superb and dramatic views of Grasmere and the surrounding fells - it's one of my favourite summits in the Lakes Helm Crag - a distinctive summit with superb views of Grasmere and the...
Review: The Inn at Grasmere – one of the best locations for a hotel in the Lake District?
Grasmere is one of the best Lake District locations to enjoy a holiday in this very special part of the world and The Inn at Grasmere is a superb place to stay with lovely rooms and facilities all at a good price.An impartial review of The Inn at Grasmere in the...
Lake District Wild camping in the Helm 2 Compact tent by Wild Country
What a stunning location on this wild camping trip in the Lake District - a perfect location to pitch the Helm 2 Compact tent A superb wild camp in the Lake District in the Helm 2 Compact tent With a rare free weekend night and the Lake...
Gorge walking & jumping off waterfalls in Cumbria
Gorge Walking is a superb group adventure activity to do and such a good laugh. Gorge walking in Cumbria with Endless Adventures As a group of mates we are always up for something a bit adventurous and we wanted to try out Gorge Walking. After a bit of...
Linhope Spout waterfall walk and wild swimming in Northumberland
The idyllic Linhope Spout Waterfall in Northumberland Linhope Spout waterfall walk in Northumberland Linhope Spout is a popular waterfall walk in the Ingram Valley in Northumberland that is a perfect walk for families of all ages. Linhope Spout...
Simonside Hills walk & Dove Crag near Rothbury, one of the best walks in Northumberland for all the family
Looking towards Rothbury from Simonside in Northumberland on this excellent family walk Simonside walk in Northumberland overview: Simonside walk distance: 4.5 miles (7.3km) Simonside walk time: 2-3 hours with stops Difficulty: Easy-moderate This...
Swainby circular walk on the Cleveland Way in North Yorkshire
Swainby is an ideal place to start a walk from in North Yorkshire and this is my favourite circular walking route from Swainby that is on the Cleveland Way for half of it and offers superb views. Swainby circular walk overview: Swainby walk...
Keld to Muker circular walk, via the Wildflower Meadows in Upper Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales
Looking down on the River Swale towards Muker on this walk from Keld in Upper Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales Keld to Muker Circular Walk3 route options: The Keld to Muker circular walk is a popular walk in Upper Swaledale - and in this blog post I'm...
Wild swimming health benefits – Top 10 reasons the cold water is good for you
I've discovered first hand that there are literally loads of health benefits to cold water swimming - read on to learn about the 10 best health benefits Wild swimming in Cold water - 10 health benefits: 1. Cold water wild swimming gives you an amazing, instant...
3 Best Roseberry Topping walk routes with the best views, near Teesside in North Yorkshire
Roseberry Topping is a distinctive and iconic landmark with a 'fin' like shape and is a very noticeable peak on the Cleveland Hills. It's a brilliant destination for a walk for all ages. The 3 best Roseberry Topping walking routes that you need to know about Roseberry...
Cold water swimming – my first dip in the chilly North-sea 😛
The north-sea was an ideal place to dabble in a bit of cold water swimming - even better when it is snowing 🙂 Cold water swimming - It might sound mad - but it makes you feel great (honestly! 🙂 It was in the midst of Lockdown 3.0 in the depths...
Review: Shellbraes Farmhouse holiday rental in Northumberland near Hexham & Corbridge
The beautiful Shellbraes farmhouse in Northumberland - the perfect Northumberland holiday getaway for large group or family Review: Shellbraes Farmhouse holiday cottage in Northumberland We've used this holiday rental 3 times now and that should...
Malham Cove walk – the best route for all the family in the Yorkshire Dales
Malham Cove is a unique and picturesque place that is very accessible and a well-liked walk for all the family Malham Cove walk details: This short Malham Cove walk is suitable for kids 4 and over. The path is flat and wide most of the way - the only...
The best Catbells Walk route, near Keswick, in the Lake District
Catbells offers some of the best views that the Lake District has to offer for a relatively modest in height mountain/fell for the Lakes. It's also a quick walk and near Keswick so its very accessible. The best Catbells short circular walking route (with...
Review: Lowepro Photo Sport III 24L Backpack
The Lower Photo Sport 24L Backpack is a great specialist camera bag with lots of useful features to take with you on day trips Review: Lowepro Photo Sport III 24L Backpack I’ve got a range of ruck sacks for my outdoor adventures and the Lowepro Photo Sport...
Hardraw Force waterfall walk, England’s highest waterfall in the Yorkshire Dales
Hardraw Force waterfall in all its glory - its surprising just how accessible the walk is to England's highest waterfall - perfect for kids and the elderly! Read on to learn more about this short, must-do Yorkshire Dales walk. Hardraw Force waterfall walk...
Keld waterfall walk in Swaledale, inc. Wain Wath Falls & Kisdon Force in the Yorkshire Dales, near the Tan Hill Inn
The stunning waterfall at Wain Wath Force is what attracted me to this area in the first place (I love a bit of wild swimming) and there are lots of other waterfalls on this short walk Keld Waterfall Walk in the Yorkshire Dales The village of Keld in the...
Best Scafell Pike Walk – The Corridor Route from Seathwaite to England’s highest mountain summit
You’ll get incredible views like this on your Scafell Pike walk. There are quite a few walking routes up to Scafell Pike - but the Corridor Route from Seathwaite is the best way in my humble opinion and is often referred to as the Connoisseurs route (as those...
Etive Mor Waterfall & Buachaille Etive Mòr. The best waterfall in Scotland?
Etive Mor Waterfall is a popular place for photographers and it’s easy to see why when you visit this iconic and awesome Scottish location. It’s an easy to get to place and if you are in the Glencoe area it’s a must-see view. Etive Mor Waterfall...
Isle of Skye: Top 10 must see places & best views on this breathtaking Scottish island
The Quiraing on the Isle of Skye - a simply stunning place and this particular view point is surprisingly quite easy to get too! Top 10 must-see places on the Isle of Skye The Isle of Skye in Scotland is one of the most beautiful little islands on this planet of ours,...
Old Man of Storr Walk – route with the best views in the Isle of Skye, Scotland
A superb view of the Old Man of Storr. Whilst many people hike right up to the Old Man of Storr - few people walk beyond it to a better view point in my humble opinion, which is around where this photo was taken. Make sure you visit this viewpoint and follow...
Staithes walk to the best viewpoint over the Staithes Cottages on the Yorkshire coast near Whitby
A stunning view of Staithes in North-Yorkshire overlooking the cottage rooftops. This timeless view of the old fishing port is one of my best views in Northern England and I'll never tire of it. The best view of the Staithes and it's old cottages in North-Yorkshire ...
Review: Manfrotto BeFree Advanced Tripod
The Manfrotto BeFree Advanced Tripod is a robust and lightweight tripod great for travel photographers Manfrotto BeFree Advanced Tripod - Review Regular readers of this blog will know it’s about hiking/travel & photography - so this Manfrotto BeFree...
Loughrigg Tarn walk from Skelwith Bridge, via Elterwater, near Windermere in the Lake District
What a view over Loughrigg Tarn with the Langdale Pikes in the distance A short Loughrigg Tarn circular walk, near Ambleside, from Skelwith Bridge via Elterwater Distance: 3.9 milesTime: 1.5 hours (longer with recommended stops at Loughrigg Tarn and Elterwater...
Glamping Pods with Hot Tub in Yorkshire with Wigwam Holidays at Forcett Grange, near Richmond
Our lovely Glamping Pod for our holiday, complete with wood-fired Hot Tub, fire pit and en-suite with shower & kitchenette Review: Glamping Pods with Hot-tub at Wigwam Holidays, Forcett Grange, near Richmond If ever I stay somewhere that I highly recommend and...
Cathedral Cave Quarry walk – the best route from Little Langdale in the Lake District – a perfect family walk with kids
The impressive main chamber cave at Cathedral Quarry, a man-made cave featuring a majestic 40 foot high vaulted roof. Cathedral Quarry is a small network of interlinked quarries above Little Langdale that where mined hundreds of years ago, and although now disused,...
Durham Cathedral walk to get the best views of Durham Cathedral
A classic 'must-see' view of Durham Cathedral over the River Wear - the best view of the Cathedral in my opinion 🙂 Durham City Riverside Walk Any visitor to the city of Durham in Northern England should visit the impressive Cathedral and to get the best views of the...
Cycling in Hamsterley Forest on the Mountain Bike Trail – Red Route
Heading off on the Mountain Bikes through Hamsterley Forest Mountain Biking on the Red Trail through Hamsterley Forest This is the official Bike Trail map for Hamsterley Forest. As you can see there are different colour codes for the different trails which have...
3 best family friendly walks with kids in Yorkshire to enjoy the great outdoors
The Malham Cove walk from Balham village in Yorkshire is a brilliant walk and great adventure for young kids 3 of the best family walks you can do in Yorkshire that kids will love! Regular readers will remember when this blog won GoOutdoors Blog of the Year...
Review: Helm 2 Compact Tent by Wild Country (Terra Nova)
The Helm 2 Compact tent is one of the best value wild camping tents out there and for someone like me who is budget conscious then that is vital Helm 2 Compact Tent - independent review: I'm always looking for great value products and the Helm 2 Compact tent by...
A circular Ullswater Walk around Place Fell, via Sandwick, Patterdale & Boredale Hause
You will get stunning views of Patterdale & Glenridding and Ullswater on this walk - one of the Lake Districts most popular walks Ullswater circular walk, around Place Fell from Sandwick via Patterdale overview: Distance: 7 milesTime: 4 hoursDifficulty: Moderate...
Buttermere walk – my favourite Lake District ‘Lake’ walk
Looking down Buttermere towards Fleetwith Pike on this cold winters day in February. You wouldn't think it on this photo but we'll experience all weathers in a couple of hours. This walk around Buttermere is my favourite 'flat' walk in the Lakes and is relatively...
Grasmere walk – short circular route with the best views and a longer route via Rydal Water
The best view of Grasmere lake is up on Loughrigg Terrace, which not many people visit (choosing to stay by the lake shore) But it's not much effort to walk up to this viewpoint and this circular walk of about 2 hours is quite an easy walk to do! Grasmere Circular...
A scenic Ullswater walk to Aira Force via Gowbarrow Park
Taking in the stunning views of Ullswater from one of the best vantage points anywhere around the lake on this walk to Aira Force Ullswater Aira Force walk details: Ullswater walk distance: 5 miles circular Ullswater walk time: 3 hours Ullswater walk Difficulty: Easy...
Wild camping – beginners guide. Essential kit & useful tips
Wild camping lets you see the outdoors in ways and at times that few others do Wild camping - a simple guide to what you need I've wild camped for many years now and wild camping is a brilliant and unique way to experience the outdoors in a totally new light...
A quiet walk near Osmotherley in North Yorkshire, from Square Corner around Thimbleby Moor
On the Cleveland Way looking towards Oak Dale Reservoir with Osmotherley in the distance A nice quiet walk near Osmotherley around Thimbleby Moor This is a cracking little walk near Osmotherley in North Yorkshire around Thimbleby Moor and is...
Britain’s Best Walks. The Top 10 walks in the UK voted by the people
Helvellyn was voted the number 1 walk in Britain by ITV viewers for Julie Bradbury's 2017 show 'Britain's best walks' Britain's 10 best walks 1: Helvellyn walk, Lake DistrictHelvellyn is the 3rd highest mountain in...
Ullswater walk to Gowbarrow Fell and Aira Force to get the best views of Ullswater
One of my best views in the Lake District looking over Ullswater from Green Hill below Gowbarrow Fell. There aren't many better views than this for me and when the tree's and bracken are golden in the Autumn and the sun is shining it's extra special. You can discover...
Caldera Blanca walk in Lanzarote; A holiday hike to an extinct volcano in the Canary Islands
The impressive view of the crater from the summit of Caldera Blanca on this unique walk in Lanzarote. If you are on holiday in Lanzarote, and are looking for things to do - then this walk should be on your holiday to do list. It's not actually that hard if you know...
Surfing lessons in Famara, Lanzarote, with Lanzasurf
Famara in Lanzarote is maybe one of the best places in Europe to learn to Surf and it's where I done my first surfing lessons and learned to stand up on a board! Learning to surf with surfing lessons at Famara, Lanzarote Surfing is always something I've wanted to do,...
Best outdoor activities in the Lake District – The Top 10 adventures to make sure you have the most fun in the Lakes
If you want some adrenaline-fuelled action then the Lake District has plenty to offer, such as the scrambles along sheer cliff faces at Honister via Ferrata These 10 Outdoor Activities & Adventures will make sure you have the most fun in the Lake...
Review: Highfield Hotel in Keswick with some of the best Lake District views
The views from our room in the Highfield Hotel in Keswick where simply stunning. You look right over Derwent Water towards Borrowdale, my favourite Lake District valley. An impartial review of the Highfield Hotel in Keswick, Lake District For those familiar with my...
Haystacks walk – Alfred Wainwright’s favourite Lake District mountain
Possibly the best walk in the Lake District? On this walk to Haystacks you will see some of the best views in the Lake District. Here we can see Haystacks to the left with the sun setting behind Red Pike and Buttermere and Crummock water in the distance. Haystacks...
Tarn Hows National trust walk with waterfalls, woodlands and classic Lake District views
Tarn Hows is one of the most popular Lake District walks and tourist destinations and is a great walk no matter what level of fitness and age! Tarn Hows National Trust walk overview: Tarn Hows Walk Distance: 2.8 miles (4.4km) Tarn Hows Walk Time: 1.5 hours Tarn Hows...
Best York City Walls walk route with map and great views of York Minister
One of the best views and much photographed point on this historic York City Walls walk with the ancient medieval wall leading your eye all the way to an impressive view of York Minister A must-do activity for any tourist visitor to York York is a historic walled city...
Iceland: Golden Circle Tour, Blue Lagoon Spa, Northern lights & Reykjavik
A stunning view along the edge of tectonic plates in Þingvellir National Park in Iceland. The Blue Lagoon outdoor naturally heated pool at this amazing geothermal spa - a must do for a visit to Iceland A long weekend in Reykjavik, including some tours of Iceland I...
Walla Crag walk from Keswick to Ashness Bridge, via Castlehead & Derwent Water
What a view from the Castlehead viewpoint (near Keswick) looking over Derwent Water towards Borrowdale with Catbells to the right and Walla Crag just off to the left of the photo. This view has got to be one of my best in the whole of the Lake District Keswick to...
Formentor beach & Mirador Es Colomer Viewpoint, Mallorca
A stunning view of the wild Peninsula of Cap Formentor on Mallorca's northern coast from Mirador Es Colomer. It's one of the most popular views in Mallorca and is actually fairly accessible to get here as you will find out. Approaching Formentor beach by boat - one of...
Malham Cove walk via Gordale Scar, Yorkshire Dales
Admiring the view on top of the stunning Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales. What a walk this is! Malham Cove via Gordale Scar walk details Malham Walk Distance: 12.14km / 7.7 miles.Malham Walk Time: 3 hours with stops Walk Difficulty: Hard (due to waterfall...
Helvellyn walk via Striding Edge & Swirral Edge, the best route and a Lake District classic
Helvellyn is one of the Lakes most popular walks and I've done it plenty of times. Striding Edge is the must-do route, and here we can see Striding Edge with Red Tarn to the left and Ullswater Lake just visible in the distance. Helvellyn walk via Striding Edge &...
Èze Village walk via the Nietzsche Path – a stunning walk near Nice and Monaco in the south of France
What an amazing walk this was with some of the finest views you can get in the South of France! Here's a stunning view from this Nietzsche Path walk looking over Eze-sur-mer on the way down from Eze Village in the south of France. You can see Cap Ferat in the distance...
Blencathra via Sharp Edge, Scales Tarn and Scales Fell: An epic Lake District ridge walk
Looking down towards one of my favourite ridges in England - Sharp Edge, en-route to the summit of Blencathra. If you have a head for heights - you need to have a go at Sharp Edge! Read on to learn more WALK OVERVIEW:DISTANCE: 5.1 milesTIME: 3 hoursTOTAL ASCENT:...
High Cup Nick Walk from Dufton, Cumbria – fun in the snow!
Admiring the amazing view from High Cup Nick, Cumbria - midway on our circular walk from Dufton. You can clearly see an impressive example of a glacial valley, which was carved out in the last ice age! High Cup Nick from Dufton, in Cumbria, via the Pennine Way This...
Blea Tarn walk in Langdale on a superb Lake District Autumn Day
Soaking in the stunning autumnal views above Blea Tarn in the Lake District looking towards the Langdale Pikes Blea Tarn - one of my favourite places in the Lake District (and indeed anywhere in the world!) Blea Tarn is a photographers dream and one of my...
Jack’s Rake – The Lake District’s most exciting scramble? via Stickle Tarn and Pavey Ark in the Langdale Pikes
The view from the top of the exhilarating Jack's Rake scramble at the top of Pavey Ark in the Langdale Pikes. You can see Stickle Tarn to the bottom centre, Windermere Lake to the far left, Coniston Water centre in the far distance and the small Blea Tarn to the...
Low Fell Walk, near Crummock Water – a hidden Lake District gem
One of the best photos of the day - view from the most southern end of Low Fell looking towards Crummock Water and the distant Buttermere fells as the sun goes down behind me. What an awesome evening summers walk this was. Low Fell Walk Route Map Low Fell is not as...
Buttermere Walk – one of the best ‘easy’ Lake District walks
A classic Lake District view, looking over Buttermere towards Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks. Buttermere - my favourite of all the lakes Buttermere is possibly my favourite Lake District lakes (I know it's a mere not a lake haha) and a walk around it is one of the best...
Best Osmotherley walk, via Cod Beck Reservoir & the Cleveland Way in North Yorkshire
This is a superb circular walk from Osmotherley. It's quite varied and half of it is on the Cleveland Way with some excellent views and it also passes the popular Cod Beck reservoir. Being a fella from Teesside it's my favourite local "go-to" walk where I enjoy the...
Catbells walk – 4 best routes with maps. A must-do Lake District walk near Keswick
The summit of Catbells (left of centre of the photo) overlooking Derwent Water, near Keswick in the English Lake District. Cat Bells is one of the best popular walks in the Lakes and for good reason. For any visitors in the Lake District looking for walks for all ages...
Ullswater Walk: Howtown to Glenridding via the Steamer boat – a Lake District classic for all the family
You'll get stunning views of Ullswater, Patterdale, Glenridding and the surrounding fells on this walk Ullswater walk from Howtown to Glenridding overview: Ullswater walk distance: 6.1 miles Ullswater walk time: 4 hours Ullswater walk difficulty: Easy Ullswater walk...
2 best Scafell Pike Walks, with route maps & other essential information for climbing Englands highest mountain
Read on to discover all you need to know about planning a Scafell Pike Walk in the Lake District with the 2 best walking routes 2 best Scafell Pike Walk routes to climb the Highest mountain in England Scafell Pike is a mountain the English Lake District and is...
One of Europe’s best road trips: A stunning scenic drive to Mount Teide in Tenerife
Heading south high-up on the TF-21 road towards Mount Teide in Tenerife - one of the best drives I've ever done! This blog is mainly about hiking - but I had to share some info on one of the best drives I've ever done on a recent holiday in Tenerife up to Mount Teide...
A spectacular cloud Inversion from Walla Crag, near Keswick, Lake District, UK.
Looking west from Walla Crag, towards the peaks of Crag Hill and Grisedale Pike, with Derwent Water buried beneath the cloud. A quick evening walk up to Walla Crag to see a spectacular cloud inversion in the Lake District This is quite a short blog post compared to my...
Egton Bridge Walk, The Lone Tree & moors full of heather in North Yorkshire
A lone tree on Egton High Moor surrounded by a carpet of flowering heather as the sun sets, near Egton Bridge on the North York Moors. What this image doesn't capture is the aroma of heather which just added to the beauty of this place. © Stuart Hodgson 2014 Heather...
Best Lake District Views – My Top 10 favourites!
This view of Wastwater was voted Britain’s Favourite View in 2007 by television viewers so has to be included! My personal 10 Best Lake District views I've visited the Lake District a lot over the years and being a keen walker & photographer I've explored many of...
Gowbarrow fell walk & Aira Force, Ullswater, Lake District Walks
Ullswater from Green Hill on this Gowbarrow Fell walk, looking towards Glenridding and the Helvellyn range. This is a lovely walk providing some of the best views of Ullswater in my opinion, and also includes the popular Aira Force. Gowbarrow Fell walk from...
Fairfield circular walk, from Patterdale, Ullswater, Lake District Walks
Looking towards the summit of Fairfield - one of my best views from the days walking in the Lake District. The river in the foreground made for a nice little composition. It was also a great little place to stop off and grab a bite to eat. And because this Fairfield...
Mount Snowdon Walk via Crib Goch Ridge Route, Snowdonia. The tallest mountain in Wales and my favourite UK ridge walk
What a view! A walker on the Crib Goch ridge. You can just make out the summit of Mount Snowdon where the clouds have cleared a little to the right of the walker, and further to the right is the summit of Garnedd Ugain. The Crib Goch section of the walk is definitely...
Twistleton Scar End walk near Ingleton – quick route map to get the best views of this unique Yorkshire landscape
Twistleton Scar End in the Yorkshire Dales is a unique rocky limestone landscape with some isolated weathered & wind battered tree's dotted around which are a photographers dream. A quick Twistleton Scar End walk, near Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales - on a...
Hadrian’s Wall walk & best views: Route from Steel Rigg to Housesteads, via Sycamore Gap
Sycamore Gap on this Hadrian's Wall Walk - one of the most iconic and best Hadrian's Wall views on this stunning and historic short walk. This blog post tells you all you need to know to plan the best part of Hadrian's wall to walk. Including where the best views are,...
Ben Nevis Walk, best route to the highest mountain in the UK
Walkers on the way to the summit of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom. Ben Nevis walk in 2012 Myself and a few mates had been wanting to climb Ben Nevis for a while, we'd done the highest peaks in the lakes, this was the next one we had to do....
Hackfall Woods Walk near Ripon. A historic woodland walk in Yorkshire,
Lush foliage surrounding cascading waterfalls in Hackfall Wood - it looks tropical but it's actually Yorkshire. This walk is full of surprises! Hackfall Woods walk - one of the best woodland walks in Yorkshire? I came across the Hackfall Woodland walk in an article...
My adventures in the US: Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon & Sedona
A bucket list scene - Tunnel View at Yosemite National Park - what an awesome and majestic place OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN US I'm from the UK, and whilst I love the natural landscapes the the UK has to offer - such as the Lake District and the remote wilds...
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The Coast to Coast (c2c) bike ride route [Whitehaven to Sunderland] – One of the best weekends we’ve had!
The start of our Coast to Coast cycle route at Whitehaven, and everyone looking fresh (it won't last for long haha). This is one of the best activity weekends we've ever had - read on to find out more A tough, but really fun 3 days doing the Coast to Coast cycle route...