We started off from the pay and display car park just north of Brothers Water. We took the track that passed Brothers Water and headed towards Hartsop Hall. The path was easy going here as it is farm track all the way to Hartsop Hall. There are stunning views all Read more…
A 17 mile gentle walk beside the River Gipping. At the right time of year, the route is buzzing with wildlife including the elusive Kingfisher
You are unlikely to see Golden Eagles today, only tireless views over the fabulous lake district
I started off from home and headed down Poplar Hill towards Pikes Meadow, and walked beside it up Needham Road. We crossed Gipping Way and headed towards the River Gipping down a footpath beside PPG. The footpath was overgrown, but cut down so it was fairly easy to get through, Read more…
This walk is a fairly short walk, but it is steeped in history and interesting features. Before we begin, a little history lesson regarding “Camp 18” at Featherstone Park: Location: Haltwhistle, Northumberland Opened: 1944Closed: Summer 1948History: “Camp 18”, bordering the South Tyne river and stretching across a mile of Featherstone Read more…
We started the walk at Blencarn, after negotiating country roads and Cows!!! The walk started well, with well defined paths. After only about 20 minutes, I managed to do a Dawn French and step in what I thought was a shallow puddle, but turned out to be about knee deep!!! Read more…