Braystones Memorial Tower
The Braystones Memorial tower was erected 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. A First World War memorial was added in 1920. The original commemorative tablet records the names of […]
Bald Eagle Bath Time
This image of a Bald Eagle (called Bill) taking a bath, was captured at the Lake District Wildlife Park, at Keswick in Cumbria. As the national emblem of the USA, […]
My Favourite Place: Ennerdale
If I was to recommend to you, one place to visit in Cumbria, it would be Ennerdale Water, and its associated valley. I have a number of favourite locations throughout […]
Black Sail Hostel
Black Sail Hostel, operated by YHA, is remote and accessible only on foot, it’s a unique rural retreat that lovers of the great outdoors can normally only dream about. I’ve often […]
Magnificent, Yet Annoying
Shite Hawk
Burnmoor Tarn
Burnmoor Tarn, on Eskdale Fell in Cumbria, England, is one of the largest entirely natural tarns in the Lake District. Its waters flow into Whillan Beck at the tarn’s north-eastern […]
Devoke Water
Devoke Water is a Tarn (mountain lake). It is a hidden gem. It is the largest tarn in the Lake District National Park. It lies on Birker Fell, 1 km […]
Keekle Viaduct
In recent weeks, I have seen grumblings from locals that claim they can’t see Keekle Viaduct from the roadside because of trees. While it is true that the trees mask […]
Ennerdale Water
Ennerdale Water is the most westerly lake in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is a glacial lake, with a maximum depth of 150 feet (45 metres), […]
Egremont Castle
The original castle at Egremont was built on a mound above the River Ehen on the site of a Danish fort following the conquest of Cumberland in 1092 by William […]
Cogra Moss
A walk up Blake Fell, looking down over Cogra Moss reservoir is one of my favourite hikes, primarily because it is on my doorstep. I’m fortunate enough to have the […]
Highland Cow
This beauty was stood on a local fell-road and wouldn’t move out the way of my car. I had to approach her, to shoo her onto the open expanse of […]
