Lake District Roads As surely everyone knows there are some significant and long term road closures in the Lake District. The A591 is shut between Grasmere and Thirlmere, Pooley Bridge is yet to be repaired and there are some other road closures on smaller roads such as the route around the back of Derwentwater. The fact that Cumbria… February 3, 2016 4:59 pm
National Park Extension The news (seemingly!) that the National Parks of the Lake District and more significantly the Yorkshire Dales will increase in size to support more areas of our lovely landscape is surely a benefit for all who live and visit the area. January 5, 2016 9:59 am
My Favourite Short Walks Anytime, anyplace it is great to hop out for an hour and take in the fantastic scenery around us. Particularly during the winter months this can be a great alternative than striking out far and wide. Of course, for those with young families or the knees are creaking, these walks become the main focus of a… November 16, 2015 1:58 pm
My favourite Dales villages One of the great and unique pleasures of walking in the Yorkshire Dales is starting/finishing, or just passing through, one of the delightful villages that pepper the area. Traditional stone buildings characterise a good village in the Dales, a knot of houses that develop out of old farms, their barns and solid stone houses from days gone… June 15, 2015 6:36 pm
Rules of Walking! This is not a Health and Safety piece, anyone who knows me would realise this is then last type of blog I would ever write. However with a little bit of thought before you head out a walk your day can be so much more satisfying. Here are some key tips and advice to ensure… May 22, 2015 3:32 pm
Hidden Delights Not everyone wants to climb popular mountains, visit famous historical sites or walk to a well known waterfall. There is a growing band of walkers who would like to escape in to less known areas. They are looking for something different and unexpected, something unusual or simply just pleasureable. It is the explorer in us bursting… April 7, 2015 5:30 pm
10 reasons to walk in the Dales Walking in the Yorkshire Dales has many pleasures; the variety, history, excellent path network, pretty villages and iconic scenery to name but a few. It does not have steep, craggy fells, deep lakes or views across the sea. I have outlined by Top 10 reasons why walking in the Dales is such a rewarding experience; spend time here and… March 5, 2015 7:23 pm
Challenges for Walkers “The Dales” The Dales may have beautiful scenery, classy beer and food, pretty villages and is on many people’s doorstep but it is not enough. Many seek challenges and satisfaction, particularly when out walking. As a committed walker I always seek a challenge, a goal, when out walking. The challenge does not have to be tough. It… November 4, 2014 6:35 pm
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks – Discuss The Yorkshire Peaks is a perfect challenge, 24 miles and nearly 5,000 foot of climbing is at the extreme end of most people’s potential for a day’s walking. However it is doable, a reasonably fit person with the right guidance can achieve something that will live long in the memory. Satisfaction and extreme pleasure (with… October 3, 2014 5:17 pm
Sutherland, a different country Crossing the border from England to Scotland does not feel like entering a new country, heading north from Ullapool in to the barren wasteland of Sutherland certainly does. Cross over the col above the golf course and a new, and better, landscape opens up. Last week our yearly tour was based in Ullapool, one brother… September 8, 2014 3:11 pm
10 walks to do this summer As the summer holidays approach I have listed 10 of my favourite walks that are well worth driving the extra few miles to do (whether you have kids or not). I have not selected the obvious choices but ones that are less well known, some will have summits, some will have rivers to walk beside… July 17, 2014 1:08 pm
Tour de France in the Dales Update: The weekend has passed and the Tour experience was fantastic. Well done to all the organizers and the people of the Yorkshire Dales for making our area look superb. We know it now many more do. Over the weekend of the 5th and 6th of July the Yorkshire Dales will come to a stand… June 3, 2014 2:47 pm
