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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Ellington Firth
Last weekend the conditions were less than ideal for getting out for a walk. Storm Arwen swept across Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire, leaving thousands (including us) without power. The lights went out on…
View PostGreenhow Lead Mines from the Coldstones Cut
We drive past the Coldstones Cut all the time on our way to walk in the Dales. A huge sculpture of a ram’s horns which can be explored on foot, I’d never stopped here, so…
View PostGrimwith Reservoir: It’s Not So Grim Up North
As I write this blog we should be travelling up to Tomintoul to spend the week over New Year exploring in the Cairngorms. Alas, like many people our plans have been scuppered by Covid, but…
View PostThe Druid’s Temple & Masham Moor
Given the rather unpredictable nature of the weather forecast this weekend we didn’t stray too far from home. We ventured over to Masham for a slightly longer than usual walk to make the most of…
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