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 ROUTE - a...
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...
WILD SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS READ THIS BEFORE GETTING IN THE WATER Wild swimming can be an exhilarating way to connect with nature, but it’s not without it’s dangers and safety should always come first: • If you are not wearing a wetsuit, before...
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 ...
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 I have some tips and useful bits of info that I've learned from doing the Yorkshire 3...
THIRLMERE INFINITY POOL - A STUNNING LAKE DISTRICT NATURAL WONDERWhat an amazing place for a swim! I've visited many wild swimming spots in the Lake District and all over the UK - but none are quite like this! A deep natural infinity plunge pool on a steep Lake...
Enjoying the last of suns rays on at wild camping trip in the English Lake District Wild camping in the Lake District near Ullswater This is a relatively short post and I just wanted to share some images from an idyllic wild camping spot quite near...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The mighty Warkworth Castle from above. This well preserved castle that has been standing for over 900 years makes for a fantsatic highlight on this circular walk from Amble in Northumberland. Read on to learn more...AMBLE TO WARKWORTH CASTLE WALK DETAILS:WALK...
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 - A RICH HISTORY TO EXPLORE Bamburgh Castle,...
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...
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. 2 circular walks of varying lengths from Staithes, to either Port...
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...
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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...
These 2 pumpkin carving ideas won us a the local Halloween pumpkin carving competition and they are pretty easy to do this Halloween Pumpkin carving ideas for Halloween to make your pumpkin stand out this year This post is a bit different from the...
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...
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...
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...
The Ultimate Guide to the NC500 in Scotland (With Tips for Your Road Trip) If you're planning an epic road trip in Scotland, the NC500 (North Coast 500) should be at the very top of your list. Often referred to as Scotland’s answer to Route 66, this stunning driving...
Wild camping in the Lake District - you can't beat it! I'm not one for sharing exact locations of wild camps so they don't get too busy and trashed with litter & fires by the small minority of numpties - but the adventurous amongst you should be able to...
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...
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 is a modest Lake District fell in height but has a really distinctive and interesting summit, whilst giving some superb and dramatic views of Grasmere and the surrounding fells - it's one of my favourite mini-mountains in the Lakes Helm Crag -...
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...
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 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...
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...
ANGLE TARN - a good wild camping spot for beginners in the Lake District Angle Tarn in the Lake District is one of the more popular wild camping spots in the Lakes and it's easy to see why as it's got everything you'd want including a tarn, stunning views of the...
Looking towards Rothbury from Simonside in Northumberland on this excellent family walk Simonside walk in Northumberland overview: The Simonside Hills walk featured on this page is a cracking walk for all the family and has a bit of everything; woodland, a...
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 of this area of the North York Moors. Read on to learn more.......
Looking down on the River Swale towards Muker on this walk from Keld in Upper Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales Keld to Muker Circular Walk - WHAT A STUNNING AREA! Keld and Muker are two picturesque unspoilt villages nestled in the heart of the...
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. Gives you an amazing, instant natural high It's been...
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...
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