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…
How To Plan Your Perfect Walking Holiday
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Stargazing: Enjoying Britain’s Dark Skies
As the blaze of streetlights and neon signs grows ever more intense, gazing up at the nighttime sky does not always reveal the same wonders that it did for our ancestors. That’s not to say that the awe-inspiring beauty of…
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…
National Park Spotlight: Yorkshire Dales
We are continuing our weekly look at the National Parks of Great Britain. Each week, we showcase some of the highlights, uncover a few of those special places, and share tips on when to visit, where to stay, etc. This…