Reasons to go North

Between Christmas and New Year. Twixtmas. Well, that’s supposed to be the new vernacular. Not sure. It sounds more like a chocolate...

An Indian Summer. At last some sunshine. High pressure and blue sky. When the schools have closed and the majority of tourists have fled...

Posted by reasons on Sep 6, 2015 in Blog, Cumbria | 0 comments

Strange how things work out. Until nine days ago I’d been on Kidsty Pike once. On the way to Robin Hoods Bay. Day four of Coast to...

Posted by reasons on Jun 20, 2015 in Blog, Cumbria, Cycle | 0 comments

Walking up a hill is definitely my preferred form of exercise. I’d rather be outside enjoying the weather, stretching my limbs on a...

Posted by reasons on May 16, 2015 in Blog, Cumbria | 0 comments

A couple of years ago in Croatia I was hiking in Paklenica National Park and stared enviously at those going up the ‘hard way’ while I...