Black Hambleton Loop
The weather has been astonishing when George Renwick (The Governor) sends me a note, “Black Hambleton Loop, it’s about seven miles, are you in?” Well, who could resist an offer …
2018
Day trip to Whitby- Esk Valley Line
If it’s Friday and the day after Peter’s 70th Birthday then we must be going to Whitby. Just to add a bit of interest I go from York and this includes …
Beautiful Wensleydale by Train and Foot
Today we will learn about the origins of the Redmire Line, some reminiscences regarding the use of the guards’ vans of the goods trains that were often parked at Castle …
Pateley Bridge Loop (and some glorious pies)
In mid-February the Pilgrim asked me if I fancied doing a recce on a new walk that involved eating ‘the best pies in the world.’ Now that’s a bit of …
White Horse, Gormire, Sutton Loop
Pete’s looking dapper in light walking trousers, poachers waistcoat with more pockets than you can shake a stick at and a nice little fabric man-bag casually thrown over one shoulder. …
Borrowdale, Grey Knotts, Otto and Kathy
Y’know, sometimes you meet someone that you instinctively like! A couple of years ago this month, the Pilgrim was walking the Camino in Spain and I’d arranged to meet her …
Swainby to Osmotherley with a Reward
This is a simple walk from Swainby to Osmotherley with mandatory fish and chips at the Osmotherley end (check opening times to avoid disappointment). It’s a little challenging at the …