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My dog wont look at the camera! You whip out your camera or your phone to take a photo of your dog and they promptly look away. Try these tips!| Fur and Fables
Chris Killip: ‘Askam-in-Furness’ 1982 at Cooke’s Studios, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, will include almost 80 previously unseen prints and two letters from Killip to members of the community The post Chris Killip’s newly uncovered archive is being exhibited in Cumbria appeared first on 1854 Photography.| 1854 Photography
Common Honeysuckle, Lonicera periclymenum, also known as Woodbine, is one of those plants that easily goes unnoticed until it bursts into flower, filling the air with a heady, sweet perfume that draws you in as you pass. Twisting and twining its way through our hedgerows, these tubular blooms shift from creamy white to yellowish-pink throughContinue reading "Common Honeysuckle"| Northwest Nature and History
In March 1988 Andy and I were enjoying a few days walking in a cold and frosty Lakeland. Having walked up Grains Gill from Seathwaite we were taking a break when we noticed two red clad walkers who were motoring up the path at some pace behind us. “They’re not hanging around,” remarked Andy and … Continue reading "Allen Crags and Seathwaite Fell from Seathwaite" The post Allen Crags and Seathwaite Fell from Seathwaite appeared first on Jims Walking Journey.| Jims Walking Journey
It’s always nice to start a walk straight from the campsite and Chapel House Farm has the added benefit that I can have breakfast looking up at my first hill of the day, Rosthwaite Fell. Wainwright dedicates his book on the Southern Fells, the book I’m currently walking through to “The Sheep of Lakeland, the … Continue reading "Rosthwaite Fell and Glaramara from Rosthwaite" The post Rosthwaite Fell and Glaramara from Rosthwaite appeared first on Jims Walking Journey.| Jims Walking Journey
Before starting my book by book journey through Wainwright’s iconic 214 I had climbed many of them before, one hundred and one of them to be precise. Coniston Old Man was one of those and my walking journal tells me I climbed it on Friday 14th August 1987 with a couple of other guys and … Continue reading "Three Wainwrights from Coniston Village" The post Three Wainwrights from Coniston Village appeared first on Jims Walking Journey.| Jims Walking Journey
Tilberthwaite car park is almost full when I arrive, late in the afternoon on what has been a lovely warm and sunny Lakeland day. There are a dozen or so cars and three or four vans that I figure will be keeping me company overnight. By 8pm however everyone has departed and I have the … Continue reading "A walk up Wetherlam from Tilberthwaite" The post A walk up Wetherlam from Tilberthwaite appeared first on Jims Walking Journey.| Jims Walking Journey
The day is turning into a very fine one for walking as I park in the very same spot I occupied two months ago. The sky is cloudless and eggshell blue, the sun is beaming but it’s April and the temperature is still pleasant and there is not so much as a breath of wind … Continue reading "A walk up Holme Fell" The post A walk up Holme Fell appeared first on Jims Walking Journey.| Jims Walking Journey
The unpredictable weather of January and trying to sync available time with rare windows of opportunity proved fruitless so it was the beginning of February before I headed up the M6. Knowing that commitments would be ruling out the rest of the month into March I was hoping, despite the mixed forecast, for a couple … Continue reading "A walk around Tarn Hows taking in Black Fell" The post A walk around Tarn Hows taking in Black Fell appeared first on Jims Walking Journey.| Jims Walking Journey
Two walks on the Ullswater Way.| The Glasgow Gallivanter
Another glorious day mid August and I was back on the Lancaster canal, this time to pick up where I left off in Ocober 2023 on the Northern Reaches west of the M6 motorway. A small tree-shaded lay-by just outside Holme village was a convenient place to leave the van and my walk started from … Continue reading Lancaster canal – beyond Holme| Life In The Mouse House
Holker Hall and Gardens, located in Cumbria, offers a delightful experience for visitors. My family and I enjoyed exploring the picturesque gardens and the well-preserved hall, rich in history and …| Our Lake District Escapades
The heather beetle, Lochmaea suturalis, is a small, unassuming olive-brown leaf beetle measuring about 6mm, and it has long been a part of our moorland ecosystems. While unremarkable in appearance, this native insect can wreak havoc when its populations surge, causing devastating outbreaks that threaten heather moorlands, their biodiversity, and the communities that depend onContinue reading "Heather Beetle Outbreaks"| Northwest Nature and History
Sunday March 16, 2025 One thing we’ve learnt about road-tripping over the years is to…| And Anyways…
Saturday, March 15, 2025 A cold (sub-zero) start to the day, but it’s lovely to…| And Anyways…
A poem inspired by my last Hadrian's Wall walk, and the scenery and rock art of Cumbria.| Experiments in Fiction
Little adventure on the famous La al Ratty train between Ravenglass and Eskdale in the Lake District National. Perfect day out for the entire family. Dog friendly. Version française disponible.| Our Lake District Escapades
The Round-leaved Sundew, Drosera rotundifolia, (Drosera meaning ‘dewy’ in latin) is a small carnivorous plant found in bogs, it is locally common but hard to find, in England its strongholds are ou…| Northwest Nature and History
(ACJ1) Between the patches of dappled sunlight and shadows that the overhanging Alder leaves cast on the slow-moving river a flash of iridescent blue catches the eye. This is the Banded Demoiselle …| Northwest Nature and History
Discover the Winifred Nicholson rag rugs exhibition at Tullie Carlisle with expert Elspeth Jackson’s highlights and top pieces| Ragged Life Blog
Discover the beauty of St Bees beach and St Bees village in Cumbria with this four dog friendly walks. Version française avaialble.| Our Lake District Escapades
Carlisle: people with taste, decency, an education, self respect, no criminal record/warnings and a car worth more than £10 need not apply.| iLiveHere: Best & Worst UK Towns Reviewed
Visit of the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria. Perfect place for the rainy days. Version française disponible.| Our Lake District Escapades
The Vampire of Croglin Grange is one of England's most intriguing blood-sucking tales. PAUL ADAMS, author of Written in Blood: The Cultural History of the British Vampire, looks at the case.| Spooky Isles
Cumbria Constabulary has sent Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) to two Cumbria hunts, after receiving complaints from the public. We asked Cumbria Constabulary about the contents of the CPWs. They told us that: The Community Protection Warning informed the [hunt] groups that we have received numerous reports regarding issues relating to…| Protect the Wild
Carlise: a land you will never forget and unless you have a raging drug problem, you will never visit again.| iLiveHere: Best & Worst UK Towns Reviewed
Who is really in charge of Bovine TB control at Defra? It’s very strange. The brand new Labour Government’s manifesto says that badger culls are ‘ineffective’, yet they will …| The Badger Crowd - standing up for badgers
The in-breeding capital of the UK. Smelling of sh*te, this is the place where the farmers meet to moan about how badly off they are.| iLiveHere: Best & Worst UK Towns Reviewed
Last week I successfully climbed Scafell Pike, England’s highest peak, as part of item 3 on my 40 things before I’m forty challenge. I’ve been fascinated with the idea of climbing mountains since I…| Jem – UK blogger
Moderate circular walk around the Wainwright’s summit of Sale fell. Great views on the surrounding valleys and Bassenthwaite lake. Dog friendly. Version française disponible.| Our Lake District Escapades
A great walk to do during spring time to enjoy the beauty of the bluebells and splendid rhododendron trees in Muncaster Castle estate. Dog friendly walk. Version française disponible.| Our Lake District Escapades
In Ambleside a few days ago to give a lecture, I decided to spend the afternoon walking up to Stockghyll Force, the lovely small waterfalls in the woods uphill behind Ambleside. The weather had been rainy so the Force was full and quite spectacular. Stockghyll has always been a favourite of mine, and especially so […] The post KEATS’S FIRST WATERFALL appeared first on Grevel Lindop.| Grevel Lindop
Easy flat walk with amazing views before going to the Black Labrador pub in Underbarrow for lunch. A perfect day for everyone one even for dogs. Version française disponible| Our Lake District Escapades
A beautiful walk around Gelt Wood and the river Gelt near Brampton in Cumbria. There is a gorgeous quarry carved by the Romans along the bank of the river Gelt and beautiful viaduct. Dog friendly w…| Our Lake District Escapades
Dog friendly walk starting from Muncaster Mill and following the railway line of the Ravenglass to Eskdale train to Murthwaite Halt before going inland to walk back via Sandbank, Wood End and Gaske…| Our Lake District Escapades
7 SOULFUL places to visit in Morecambe Bay. A unique landscape of coastal hideaways, ancient sites and spiritual havens in Lancashire and Cumbria.| The Quirky Traveller Blog
Looking for something extra-special for yourself or the person you love? Here are 5 unique Lake District Gifts ideal for Christmas or any time of year.| The Quirky Traveller Blog
Discover a fascinating mix of wildlife, Cumbrian history and industrial heritage around Barrow-in-Furness and its nearby islands.| The Quirky Traveller Blog