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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The Newlands Round

There are some Lakeland walks which fall without a doubt into the category of ‘classic Lake District walks’. We were very kindly gifted Cicerone’s Lake District: 30 High Level and Fell Walks and this little…

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Arden Great Moor & the Cleveland Way

It feels like a long time since I’ve written a blog post about the North York Moors (probably because it has been quite a while). Living just outside the Dales means that it’s just too…

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Northumberland: A Week in Border Country

It was a given that sooner or later we’d be back in Northumberland, one of our favourite parts of the UK. Before now we’ve always visited in winter or early spring, so it was fantastic…

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Cemaes Head & Poppit Sands

Cemaes Head is the highest point on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and well worth a visit if you’re in the area. Despite this accolade, when we visited it was surprisingly quiet and we had the…

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