There are many beautiful villages in the Yorkshire dales national park! The Yorkshire dales is a wonderful national park in the north of England around an hour north of Leeds. There are many wonderful hikes, caving adventures, pretty waterfalls and idyllic villages to discover during your visit to the Yorkshire dales! If you are looking […]
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Heptonstall – a Secret Pennine Village
“Heptonstall is one of the most historic villages in Yorkshire, beguiling the visitor with its quiet charm.” according to the Visit Calderdale Tourist website. During our visit to Hebden Bridge we walked up to the delightful village of Heptonstall. Plenty of quiet cobbled lanes, sleepy cats, pretty cottages and a romantic church ruin awaited us. […]
20 Incredible Hikes in England you don’t need a car to reach!
Hiking in England without a car – is it possible? There are many spectacular national parks in England but unlike American parks, shuttle bus systems are virtually unheard of. Most of us believe that to reach the start of a hike, you need a car. Yet for those of us who are looking to reduce […]
Hiking to the 4th Highest Point in the Yorkshire Dales – Wild Boar Fell Car-free Day Hike
Incredible views, little tarns, stone men, rolling hills, steep drops, vast bogs and few people make a day on Wild Boar Fell a very enjoyable one! Wild Boar Fell is a little known but spectacular peak in the far north of the Yorkshire Dales national park. It is also surprisingly accessible by public transport, but […]
50 of the Best Waterfalls in Yorkshire!
There are some many incredible waterfalls in Yorkshire! Thanks to the abundance of rain in the north of England, there are a ton of epic Yorkshire waterfalls to discover! From the mighty Hadraw Force and Cautley Spout waterfalls to the lesser-known waterfalls such as Scaleber Force this is the ultimate Yorkshire waterfall bucket list! So, […]
40 Amazing Instagram Spots in the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is a beautiful place full of epic Instagram spots and incredible photography locations. From the vast blue lakes with pretty wooden boats to the towering peaks and impressive waterfalls, there are many wonderful places to visit in the Lake District. Whilst the sun is not guaranteed, amazing landscapes are! So, […]
Everything you need to know about visiting the Alnwick Garden
The Alnwick Garden is a beautiful garden next to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. The 42-acre walled garden is home to gorgeous rose gardens, a dangerous poison garden, a spectacular water feature and much more! A quick glance at a map looks as if you may just wander around the garden for an hour or so. […]
Exploring mysterious Rydal Cave
Drip, drop, drip, drop. Little drops of water fell silently from the damp roof into the icy pool below. No other sounds could be heard from the eerie interior of Rydal cave. Gingerly we crept over the slippery stepping stones and watched our shadows disappear as we entered the darkness. Rydal cave lies above Rydal […]
12 Romantic things to do in the Lake District for adventurous couples
The Lake District is a very romantic place in the north of England. Outdoor lovers will be spoilt for choice for things to do. For adventurous couples there are plenty of romantic things to do during your trip to the national park. From enjoying the very best of the activities in the fells to watching […]
10 things to do and see in Saltaire
Saltaire has many fascinating things to do and see. Saltaire is a UNESCO world heritage site located in West Yorkshire in England. Saltaire was built in 1851 by a Victorian philanthropist, Sir Titus Salt. He built this model village with a working mill, houses, shops, a church, a community centre and a school for his […]