Around and About Ravensworth
In the throes of Winter, I always think that it’s really important to get out for a walk at the weekend, especially after a long week of being shut inside at work seeing next to…
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Bowlees, Gibson’s Cave and Summerhill Force
The main attraction for walkers and day trippers in the Durham Dales in without a doubt the waterfall at High Force, widely regarded as one of England’s most spectacular waterfalls. But did you know that…
View PostPiercebridge Roman Bridge & Fort
The weather over the first two weekends of December has been pretty grim, at least, it has been where we are in North Yorkshire. We have had some lovely, crisp, sunny days – we’ve just…
View PostBarningham Moor
If you’ve ever driven along the A66 to get to the Lake District, you probably characterise the whole of the area surrounding it as ‘on the way to the Lakes’ and don’t give it much…
View PostHury Reservoir
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a reservoir walk. Generally pretty easy both in terms of navigation and effort and with lots of countryside views, they are the perfect choice for a relaxing Sunday stroll. In…
View PostHigh & 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…
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