Simonside is always the first place I think of when people ask me for Northumberland recommendations. It’s got it all: quirky, rocky crags, far-reaching views and forest trails. Essentially, it’s Northumberland in miniature. We’ve been…
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Despite being frequent visitors to Northumberland, we’ve never made it to the county top. Standing at 815 metres, The Cheviot is one of the most remote hills you could wish to climb, and before now,…
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In the June heatwave, I was sweating (both literally and metaphorically). Temperatures were soaring and I was feeling very anxious about a trip I’d been looking forward to for weeks: a visit to Braithwaite Village…
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Last year was the first time in a long time that we didn’t make it up to Northumberland. Lots of driving up and down the country (mainly to Scotland) meant that we just couldn’t squeeze…
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Looking for a shady dog walk during the May heatwave led us to one of the biggest surprises we’ve had in the North York Moors: a quiet woodland circular near Hawnby with bluebells, riverside paddling…
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It’s never harder to leave the Lakes than when the sun is shining. After a week of great weather, our final morning treated us to clear blue skies and glorious sunshine. Although, we weren’t complaining…
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If you’ve been following my recent posts, you’ll know that we spent a week in the Lakes in April. After a few bumps in the road which limited us to shorter walks, the stars finally…
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