Dreamy Downham: 03/04/2023
The valley between Sabden and Downham, taking in Sabden Fold, Newchurch and Barley, must surely be one of Lancashires most unspoiled,...
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Nature's Prayer: a poem
A peachy sky as the sun is rising Snowdrops thrive and crocus' bloom The promise of a perfect day Emerging from the winter's gloom A hint...
Iceland - Hike to Bruarfoss: 04/03/2023
I knew Iceland would be special! It has been on our radar for quite a while, so I couldn't have been more excited to visit at last, and...
Portugal - from Porto to the Atlantic: 20/02/2023
Often we plan city breaks, tagging them on to the beginning or end of a bigger adventure. This is not done to make our journeys longer or...
Azores - water water everywhere: 18/02/2023
Our final stay in The Azores is Furnas, in the southeast and more mountainous part of Sao Miguel. Known as the thermal hot spot of the...
Azores - waves and waterfalls: 15/02/2023
If the west was about volcanoes, the north of Sao Miguel was all about the power of the sea and the beauty of waterfalls, each showcased...
The Azores. Like Lancashire but with Volcanoes: 11/02/2023
I was prepared for The Azores to be different from anything I had seen before, but I was not prepared for it to feel familiar. We...
Rosario to The Quebramar: 03/02/2023
We are back on our beautiful emerald island, Madeira, but this time we are spending our first few days in Rosario before moving on to our...
Walking with friends: a poem
Walking with friends The usual trails, mist hanging in the air Views hidden, cloud descending to surround us Goes unnoticed We talk as we...
Longridge Fell from Hurst Green: 24/01/2023
The views from Longridge Fell are widely acclaimed. It is the most southerly fell in England, lying at the southern end of the Forest of...
Slaidburn Ramble: 02/01/2023
Just half an hour's drive from Sabden, over 'The Skaithe' and through some of the most beautiful countryside and picture perfect...
January Rains: a poem
January, wet and windy Gone the December indecisiveness Replaced by the certainty of a daily squall Long rambles replaced by short...
Elemental on Pendle: Christmas 2022
It's not unusual to experience four seasons in one day in Pendle, indeed I am learning that discord between the elements is the norm, and...
Hamstrung in December: a poem
It started in September, this niggly leg, not hugely surprising, considering our trek. First Prague then Vienna, Bratislava came next,...
Portuguese Road Trip
Have you ever wanted to just leave your front door and walk? Or just get in the car and drive, with no agenda, no plans, no return date?...
Snow Days: a poem
For a child, a snowy winter’s day brings great delight and the promise of play To open the curtains to a blanket of white is always a...
Dusk on Padiham Heights: 14/11/2022
A walk in the late afternoon can bring a whole new perspective to an otherwise familiar stroll, and on the right day, dusk gives an...
Colours of Autumn: a poem
Bright holly berries and maple leaves Squirrels collecting their nuts and seeds Rosy cheeks on a frosty day as children wrap up warm and...
Pendle Hill the hard way: 18/10/2022
Pendle Hill stands in splendid isolation, its highest point, Big End, towering over the small picturesque Lancashire village of Barley,...
Autumn is here: a poem
There is no denying that autumn is here Despite the birdsong gracing my ear Despite the soft touch of the rippling breeze and the warmth...
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