England road trip: day 7 – Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland

Another day discovering Hadrian’s Wall country. Whilst I would happily visit every Roman attraction youngest teen was already muttering we’d done too much ‘Hadrian’ (i.e. one museum, one walk beside the wall).

Continue reading England road trip: day 7 – Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland

Winter walks from Keswick; Blencathra and Ullock Pike, Lake District

Mountains. Mist. Wind. My Twixmas break summed up in three words. Although I should also add fun, sociable and a good way to work off mince pies.

For the 7th year running I spent the days between Christmas and New Year with Country Adventures. And, as always, I loved everything about it; excellent walks, good food and great company.

Continue reading Winter walks from Keswick; Blencathra and Ullock Pike, Lake District