A Visit to The Historical Jedburgh, Scotland
On a whim one day I took the opportunity to visit Jedburgh, Scotland, and it was an wonderful experience. Located in the Scottish Borders, Jedburgh is a charming town with a rich history and plenty…
Beautiful Britain – Entrancing Views Along The A68
Lately have had the need to take the drive up to Edinburgh and back on a few occasions. A couple of hours drive but I must say one of the nicest couple of hours drive…
The Marvel Of Mull – A Hebridean Island Escape
Welcome to the magical island of Mull, a gem nestled in the picturesque Hebrides archipelago. With its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and rich history, Mull is an extraordinary destination that guarantees an unforgettable escape. A…
Walking To The British Isles
St Mary’s Island Looking at the global map you see quite clearly the shape of Great Britain, consisting of the majority of England, Scotland and Wales. That is the name of the big large recognisable…
Hartshead Pike – The Edge of the Pennines at Dusk
On the side of the Pennines, just a few miles from my hometown of Lees, Oldham, above Ashton-Under-Lyne and Mossley, sits Hartshead Pike. Not a huge hill at all, nothing spectacular from some angles….. BUT,…
Wells, Somerset – A Little City With A Big History
Whilst I travelled through Somerset the other day I had the most pleasant experience of visiting Wells, a beautiful city that can boast a busy and proud history. This place is totally at the other…
Alnwick Garden Treehouse – A Celebration of Nonsense by Sarah Beeny
On my travels be them in the moors, hills or cities I can come across some fantastic buildings. When it comes to buildings I am no expert but I knew who is…. Sarah Beeny. Bringing…
Greater Manchester Hidden Beauty – Walkerwood Reservoir
I live in the hills yes, in fact an area called Saddleworth as you may probably know. This Pennine hills area was once part of Yorkshire and now since boundary changes is ‘technically’ in Greater…
Little Hill With Big Legends – Glastonbury Tor
Rising up from the Somerset levels is Glastonbury Tor. Magnificent looking and with a history of legend and mystery it is easy to see why this little hill standing all alone captures the imagination of…
The English Lake District – Inspiration not just for walking
Of course my association with the Lake District is the love of the mountains, and over the next weeks and months I will be profiling many many of my favourite climbs and hikes there. BUT!…
