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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Wild Wild Wester Ross

Wester Ross is probably best known for the Applecross peninsula and Bealach Na Bà road – usually the start or end point for travellers on the North Coast 500, depending which direction they’re travelling in.…

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