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…
National Park Spotlight: The Lake District
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…
National Park Spotlight: The Peak District
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…
County Spotlight: Shropshire
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.…
Show Yorkshire Some Love. Walkshire!
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…
Wales Year of Outdoors Extended to 2021
The last few years have seen Wales highlighting a number of its outstanding reasons to visit; 2017 was the Year of Legends; 2018 was the Year of the Sea; and 2019 was the Year of Discovery. With the upheaval to…
How To Plan Your Perfect Walking Holiday
This post contains some affiliate links. Buying through these links will earn the site a few pennies of commission for upkeep. There is no additional cost to you. There are few things I enjoy better than a good walk. So…
Ross-on-Wye: A Short Break in Herefordshire
Located at the northern end of the Forest of Dean, not far from the Welsh border, the market town of Ross-on-Wye is the ideal stop for a few nights while exploring the surrounding area. I spent a few days there…
London’s Green Spaces: Richmond Park
If you’re new to London, or just visiting, you might think chances to see a bit of nature are limited to the big parks (full of tourists) or to the weekend, when you can escape to the countryside. Yet England’s…
Appledore, Kent – A Walk in the Country
The village of Appledore lies on the edge of Kent’s Romney Marsh, not far from the East Sussex border. It may be small, (population approximately 750), but it is one of those delightful English villages surrounded by idyllic countryside. If…