Whatever the Weather: a Week in the Western Lakes

We’re very lucky to live close enough to the Lakes to be able to hop across the A66 for day trips to Ambleside or Keswick every few weeks. But the truly wild and remote side…

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The Falls of Bruar

If you’re driving north into the Scottish Highlands by way of Inverness, there’s a more than good chance you’ll spend a few hours driving along the A9. It’s not a bad drive (although you’ll inevitably…

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Gruinard Bay

When we visited Wester Ross back in September we managed to pack a lot into our week away, despite (or perhaps because of) every day having one or two weather windows where we could pop…

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Around and About Middlesmoor

After a crazily busy September where we were away from home nearly every single weekend, I’ve enjoyed being able to relax and explore a bit closer to home. The Yorkshire Dales are practically on our…

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Brimham Rocks

If you’re only in North Yorkshire for a limited time, make sure that Brimham Rocks is on your list of places to visit. This National Trust site is home to a fantastic collection of naturally…

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Turning 28 in the Lakes

It was my 28th birthday on Sunday, and Sam treated me and the dogs to a two night stay in a fancy glamping cabin (he tagged along as well). Historically, my birthday is usually a…

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48 Hours in Northumberland

We spent last weekend back up in Northumberland – Sam had signed up for a run on the Saturday, so we travelled up on the Friday afternoon and made a mini-holiday of it. Rather than…

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