Wansfell & Stock Ghyll Force

During the heatwave at the start of the week, looking ahead to the weekend promised ideal walking conditions: sunny spells, not too hot, and most importantly, dry. As the week went on the weather forecast…

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The Wallace Monument

It’s a long drive up from Yorkshire to Scotland, and every time we drive north we plan in at least one stop where we can stretch our legs and take the dogs for a short…

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Return to the Cairngorms

It feels like both five minutes and a lifetime since our trip to the Cairngorms at Christmas. Saying that we had a wonderful time feels insubstantial to describe how much we loved it there: and…

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Harkerside Moor & Apedale

It feels like we’ve spent a lot of time exploring further afield over the last few months, so it was great to get back out in Swaledale after a bit of a break. After an…

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Hackfall Woods

Hackfall Woods is one of those hidden gems so tucked away that you can drive right past it without ever realising it’s there. Don’t be deceived though: this leafy wonderland sprawls for more than 100…

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