Nose’s Point and the Durham Heritage Coast
The best thing about the short days is that I can, just about, drag myself out of bed in time to catch the sunrise. With the cold snap in full force last weekend, we decided…
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High & Low Force
There are some sights which don’t get any less impressive no matter how many times you see them. High Force in County Durham is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the north of…
View PostCow Green Reservoir, Widdybank Fell and Cauldron Snout
Cow Green reservoir is one of those places I’ve wanted to visit for ages after seeing some stunning photos on Instagram, but never quite managed to bump to the top of my places to go…
View PostHamsterley Forest
Hamsterley Forest is the largest area of continuous woodland in County Durham. Planted in the 1930s, today the forest is a popular outdoor recreation location, with trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders. We’d…
View PostThe Stang
How often these days are ‘hidden gems’ actually not that hidden? Places you expect to find deserted due to having this label are actually, on arrival, only quiet before the sun comes up or after…
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