In the footsteps of pilgrims: Wye to Canterbury
The morning sun beats down on the beanfields; bees buzz and drowse; butterflies flitter above the wildflowers. The day is warm and the hills are broad, but there's no one to be seen except...
Walking and hiking
Challenging walks with YHA
Creating the self-guided walks for YHA includes a team of experts to test out the routes to make sure they are safe and accessible as well as adding in details such as nearest facilities and...
Picking the perfect National Park for your staycation
Our National Parks really are our national treasures. Combine lavish landscapes, pretty panoramic views, wondrous wildlife, and hey presto – you've got an unbeatable recipe for a magical staycation.
A springtime walk in Borrowdale
Daniel Neilson enjoys a walk around Borrowdale learning about its most interesting ex-resident, the cave-dwelling Millican Dalton. In September 1913, Millican Dalton, an 'expert mountaineer and...
Our favourite day walks in the Lake District
It can take a lifetime of commitment to cover every fell in the Lakes, and not all of us are blessed with the time. So for those saving their epic multi-day expeditions for a later...
A local guide to the rugged North Lakes
Is it any wonder why so many famous authors and poets found their inspiration in the Northernmost fells, dales and forests of the Lake District? Wander lonely as a cloud through the fantastic...
