Stretching across northern England between Wallsend near Newcastle to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria, Hadrian’s Wall is a national landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built during Roman times, it is now a popular walking route. And in 2022, Hadrian’s Wall…
After a couple of dismal years for the tourist industry, Scotland is hoping to bounce back from the pandemic by spotlighting its many artists, writers, and storytellers. That’s right: 2022 is Scotland’s Year of Stories. It’s time to celebrate the…
On October 18th, 1951, Snowdonia was named as a National Park of Great Britain. To celebrate its 70th birthday, we look at some of the highlights of this majestic Welsh park. We uncover a few of those special places, and…
The South Downs National Park recently announced that it was growing with a key landmark of the south coast joining its landscape. The iconic Seven Sisters Country Park is no longer under county council control. Instead, the 280-hectare site has…
Seventy years ago, on 9th May, 1951, the Lake District was named an official National Park of Great Britain. It was the second area of the country to be designated a National Park, the Peak District being the first. We…
This month, April 16th to be precise, marks the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden. Also known as the Battle of Drummossie, it was the final battle of the “Forty-five Rebellion”. Bonnie Prince Charlie led an army of Jacobites…
This month marks the 70th anniversary of the Peak District, the first of the National Parks of Great Britain. We’re showcasing some of the highlights, uncovering a few of those special places, and sharing tips on when to visit, where…
The 5th of March is Cornwall Day and so what better way to celebrate than to share some of the treasures of this beautiful UK county with you. Cornwall Day The person behind Cornwall Day being celebrated on March 5th…
The small landlocked county of Shropshire borders Wales to its west, Cheshire to the north, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire. It is largely rural with a small population but a rich history. February 23rd is the feast day of St. Milburga.…
The lockdowns of the last year have left many of us pent up at home and not getting enough exercise. Regular readers will know that I am a huge fan of walking, enjoying both its physical and its mental health…