Above the tops of Settle, North Yorkshire is a beautiful area overlooking the valley with the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in the distance, the river in the bottom and then across to the sights of Pendle Hill. This circular route of 8.5 miles starting in Stainforth is a challenging walk which takes in the highlights of […]
Location: YDNP car park in Horton in Ribblesdale, BD24 0HE Distance: 6 miles. Took 3 hours including rest stops The first in the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge, Pen-y-Ghent is a fine little mountain at 694m high. It may be the smallest of the peaks but it’s the steepest. Some practical advice before you start climbing […]
Well I did it! My trig point challenge was a lot tougher than I thought but I did it! I hope I don’t see another trig point for a while! My trig point challenge was to bag a trig every day in May in aid of National Walking Month. This was a personal challenge for […]
A theme park perfect for younger families Lightwater Valley theme park near ripon (HG4 3HT) is a small (ish) theme park but it’s still big enough not to be able to do everything in the day! This is the first day out ever where we have stayed from opening time to closing time. The boys […]
This weekend we stayed on a converted double decker bus! I’ve never said that before! Dennis the double decker bus is situated on Ivy Bank Campsite in Kirkby Malzeard near Ripon. The site is predominantly a camp site but does have a few converted items such as the bus, a horse trailer, a Fiat Panda, […]
Looking for the ideal staycation to tick all the boxes? Look no further! A weekend near Ripon in North Yorkshire is perfect for a family weekend away. Ripon is ideally located off the A1 and is close to Nidderdale, an area of outstanding beauty. Ripon itself is a lovely town (actually a city as it […]
Our first experience of a hobbit hole was amazing! This one in Ullswater, Lake District was the perfect base for our staycation. Location is everything The hobbit hole was situated on The Quiet Site in Watermillock on Ullswater. The nearest village with amenities was Pooley Bridge which was only a 5 minute drive away. Penrith […]
Last weekend we stayed in the Lake District around Ullswater. Ullswater is in the north of the Lakes close to Penrith and Keswick. When we visit the Lakes we try and stay in one area to reduce the amount of travelling around. The roads are narrow and windy and sometimes even just a few miles […]
We all know that walking with little ones can be a little bit like pulling teeth at times! Try out these scavenger hunts below to distract little ones or have a read of some more distraction techniques! Scavenger hunts are a great way to make walks more exciting as it gives the walk a purpose. […]
In association with Skipton Wellness Week I am hosting a Wellness Walk on Global Wellness Day – 12th June. The walk will be free to attend and you can do it anytime throughout the day. Where is the Wellness Walk? Skipton Woods located behind the Castle at the top of town is the ideal place […]