A trip to Wallington Hall, Northumberland
A weekend at my parents gives us the perfect opportunity to visit some of the fab National Trust properties in the North East. The gorgeous sunshine drove us outdoors today,…
Woodlesford Lock Walk, LS26
This short circular walk at Woodlesford Lock is a family favourite, with the excitement of canal boats, Locks, ducks and some fantastic sculptures. Distance: The Woodlesford Lock walk is just…
Stainforth to Catrigg Force, Nr Settle
Distance: 2 miles. Facilities: Car Park in Stainforth (machine takes card) wih public toilets. Nice looking pub with beer garden in village. Accessibility: Not suitable for buggies Route: http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/391880/walk-stainforth-and-catrigg-force.pdf This…
Grizedale, nr Hawkshead, Lake District
I've always loved the Lakes. When I was growing up, my parents had a static in Keswick, and for three consecutive summers post-uni, I worked in children's summer camps, including…
I’ve finally realised I’m pregnant
This probably sounds a ridiculous thing to say. I'm 23 weeks with a massive bump. Three weeks of my earlier pregnancy were spent pretty much living in bathrooms making close…
Beningbrough Hall, York
This is one of our closest National Trust sites, so a visit here was well overdue! https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough-hall-gallery-and-gardens Approaching from the A59, you get to go over Aldwark toll bridge (40p)-…
Roundhay Park, LS8, Park walk
Distance: This route below is 4km- but you can do more or less! Parking: free, and there are a few different ones, I tend to park at the Southern one…
Bishop Wood, LS25, Woodland Walk
Directions: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood/10644/bishop-wood/ Distance: Various depending on your routes, but I'd go expecting up to 5k Parking: Free car park on road between Biggin and Thorpe Willoughby Facilities: None Buggy access:…
Pontefract Racecourse, WF8, A park walk
Distance: 2 miles around the full circuit, smaller routes also there http://www.friendsofpontefractpark.btck.co.uk/Walkingandrunningroutes Parking: Plenty- head to the car park at the main entrance Buggy friendly: Yes, around the full circuit…
Gibside (National Trust, Newcastle), A Day Out
Whenever we're in Newcastle - which is pretty often as my parents still live there- we take the opportunity to visit some of the National Trust sites. Gibside is a…