Rushton Triangular Lodge
We’re suckers for a quirky building, so once again we headed off to a local landmark that we’ve so far neglected to visit. As fun as it is visiting far flung corners of the UK, there’s plenty to see right
A Beginner’s Guide to Ben Nevis
Ever since we had decided to visit Scotland, we had set our hearts on conquering Ben Nevis. It definitely was a challenge-the highest peak either of us had tackled-and we weren’t exactly in prime physical condition at the time. We’d
A Fine View of Normandy
If you happen to ever find yourself in France, specifically near to Alencon, I recommend a trip to ‘La belvedere du Mont des Avaloirs’. This rather Soviet looking tower boasts excellent panoramic views across the countryside. On a clear day you are
Steall Waterfall, Glen Nevis
As we’re always on the lookout for scenic walks and great photo opportunities, we couldn’t resist a visit to Steall Waterfall. It is about 7 miles south east of Fort William and well worth a visit if you are in
Glenfinnan Monument and Viaduct
As you may have noticed, I do like to save money at any opportunity, so imagine how pleased I was that we could use our National Trust membership in Scotland! The Glenfinnan Monument and the visitor centre is run by the National Trust
Review: Coalasnacon Caravan and Camping Park
Quite possibly the most beautiful campsite in the world… When we told people we were going camping in Scotland in July we were met with more than a few raised eyebrows. Didn’t we know about the midges? What were we
Aira Force
We also squeezed in a visit to the impressive Aira Force while in the area. This 65ft waterfall is well worth a look. There’s an easy walk through serene woodland to reach the falls which is great for families. It also makes
Two Short Ullswater Walks
We enjoyed a couple of lovely short Ullswater walks and even managed to make good use of our National Trust membership at the same time! For our first outing we drove around to Patterdale and parked opposite The Patterdale Hotel.
Review: Waterside House Campsite,Ullswater
The first stop on our 10 day tour last summer was a long weekend in the Lake District. Last time we had camped at Great Langdale, so this year we decided to explore a different area. After some internet research
A Walk up Kinder Scout
I have a confession, the reason for this will become clear later on, but the fact is I can’t use a compass. I was taught once, when I did my Duke of Edinburgh bronze award (unsurprisingly I never got any
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