Dartmoor National Park is irresistible for anyone with an eye for beautiful, rugged landscapes. The park is nearly 370 square miles in size, and it’s famous for wild ponies and moorland speckled with natural monuments of light grey Dartmoor granite. Its rocks were formed over 280 million years ago. Dartmoor has kept a wistful, romanticContinue reading “Dartmoor Waterfalls: 10 Prettiest Waterfalls in Dartmoor National Park”
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Ilkley Moor Walks: The 15 Best Walks on Ilkley Moor
Visiting Ilkley? There are plenty of Ilkley Moor walks to keep you active and entertained. The 1,670 acres of protected moorland are full of hiking trails – short and long. Whether you want to take a dip in a healing well, take a long hike to a famous local pub, or visit mysterious prehistoric rockContinue reading “Ilkley Moor Walks: The 15 Best Walks on Ilkley Moor”
Walks in the Yorkshire Dales: A guide to the best routes to walk
Yorkshire is undeniably one of the best places to visit in England. And, for walking enthusiasts, the Yorkshire Dales is a match made in heaven. The National Park has thousands of walking routes – from a gentle hike up to Malham Cove, a half-day hike past the Ribblehead Viaduct, to a 24-hour Three Peak challenge. If youContinue reading “Walks in the Yorkshire Dales: A guide to the best routes to walk”
Climbing Mount Snowdon: A Complete Guide
For hiking and mountaineering lovers, the highest mountain in Wales may sound like a respectable game. Spoiler; it is. I’ve hiked Mount Snowdon four times – making my first ascent to the summit on the family-friendly Miner’s Track at five years old. The best thing about climbing Mount Snowdon is its versatility. The mountain hasContinue reading “Climbing Mount Snowdon: A Complete Guide”