A Stay At Ees Wyke Country House, Near Sawrey
A trip to the Lake District was in order and I headed to the pretty village of Near Sawrey to spend a night at the gorgeous Ees Wyke Country House along with taking in a…
A Walk Up To Alcock Tarn From Grasmere
Even in the low cloud it was a day for a walk up to Alcock Tarn from the lovely village of Grasmere in the Lake District. We were recently very fortunate to have a short…
The Ride Of Your Life With Cumbrian Heavy Horses
When my friend, Leela, asked me if I fancied a ride whilst we were on holiday, I knew it would have to be good. Bearing in mind we weren’t on a ‘Sun, Sea, Sex and Sangria’…
A Walk Up Winder Via Sedbergh’s Water
Most walkers staying in Sedbergh will trek up the hill behind the town, Winder, the southernmost tip of the Howgills and standing at around 1,500ft, and most footpaths leaving the streets on the northern side…
A Walk Around The Rich History Of Kirkby Lonsdale
The Lune valley, stretching up from Morecambe Bay and Lancaster into the Yorkshire Dales, is a little-noticed gem of Northern England, and one of its best facets is the town of Kirkby Lonsdale. Kirkby stands…
Sizergh Castle And Garden
Sizergh castle has been on my to do list for the longest time, after a lovely friend of mine mentioned it to me. It sounded like the perfect day trip for the kids. Brief History…
A Walk Around Sedbergh, Cumbria
Sedbergh is a small Dales town with a fascinating history dating back at least 1,000 years, which for half of that time has been dominated by a famous public school. This mostly easy walk of…
Hawes Bridge And The River Kent Circular Walk
I won’t lie to you, I have been struggling with massive cabin fever recently. We had originally planned to go to Sizergh Castle and Gardens. On the walk over to the castle, we heard the…
Blea Tarn, Little Langdale and Cathedral Caves
Little Langdale is one of those lesser explored corners of the Lake District but there are treasures that lie in wait for those who roam through this quiet little hamlet. Sparkling tarns, views of classic…
The Sir John Barrow Monument, Lighthouse Without a Light
On a whim I wanted to find a lighthouse to visit in the lakes, I came across a few, but none as impressive as The Sir John Barrow Monument, or commonly known as the Hoad…
Aira Force Waterfall – Beauty In Ancient Woodland
When I moved to Lancaster some eight years ago, I had heard of the lakes but little did I know the beauty that they behold. Growing up in Hertfordshire, just outside of London, I thought…
Arnside Knott, A Circular Walk Around and Up
Arnside Knott is a quite unique and beautiful hill in the very south of Cumbria, not very high at just 522 ft (159 metres), but you can certainly get amazing views and a fantastic day…
