For the last few weeks I have been sharing highlights from my Coast to Coast walk. It is now time to leave my penultimate stop and to proceed to my final destination: Robin Hood’s Bay. Little Beck Wood and Falling…
Coast to Coast: Through Grosmont to Littlebeck
After a luxurious night in Richmond, the next day of my Coast to Coast walk finished in much less glamorous fashion. I arrived in Ingleby Cross after walking nearly 25 miles in eight and a half hours. The guidebook had…
Coast to Coast: Keld to Richmond
Continuing my adventures on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk, this week I look at the two days spent walking from Keld to the village of Reeth and on to the market town of Richmond. The route from Keld to Reeth is…
Coast to Coast: Kirkby Stephen to Keld
After last week’s introduction to Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk from St. Bees Robin Hood’s Bay, this week I turn my attention to one segment of the walk. As previously mentioned, many walkers split the entirety of Wainwright’s route into…
Wainwright’s Coast to Coast
The British Isles are blessed with some of the finest countryside and coastal views in the world, not to mention the magnificent variety of such views. We are also doubly blessed to have a wonderful system of public footpaths and…
Ambleside – Loughrigg Circular Walk
People have various reasons for hiking in the Lake District. Some want to climb as many of Wainwright’s 214 peaks as possible. Others want to enjoy a few days of exercise and scenery. Loughrigg Fell lets you enjoy magnificent views…
Walking The Wales Coast Path
For those who enjoy walking, there can be fewer places on earth with as many options as Great Britain. From gentle strolls through meadowland to bracing mountain climbs, there are many miles to be explored. But Wales went the extra…
Literary Landscapes: The Lakes of William and Dorothy Wordsworth
Britain’s abundant literary history is made all the richer by the country’s many magnificent landscapes. In this series, we’ll be taking a look at the countryside that has served as inspiration for some of our most beloved works. In this…
Exploring Sussex: Rye Harbour
Although mention of the Sussex coast might conjure up images of seaside resorts – Brighton, Bognor Regis, and Eastbourne to name just a few – there are also plenty of rich opportunities to view the region’s wildlife. One location that…
Grasmere and Rydal Water
It should come as no surprise that Grasmere is one of the most popular spots in the South Lakeland area, and indeed in the entire Lake District National Park. The village’s shops and tea-rooms make it a welcoming destination in…