Brantwood was another place which I had passed by hundreds of times but never ventured inside. Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin, he was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist, a prominent social thinker and philanthropis. Brantwood looks down to Coniston water and … More Brantwood
When the hotel opened it doors earlier this year I was interested to see what Andrew and his team had done to breath life into this neglected building. Forest Side is an imposing slate-built mansion, built for a wealthy industrialist in 1853, on the outskirts of Grasmere. Across the road, Helm Crag looking down majestically on it. In … More A new star is born- Forestside
So I have my to do list and as much as I don’t like it I am officially in my 40th year. So the first one to do was the Via Feratta Extreme at Honister Slate mine. I put out a twitter alert and asked friends but lots said “no way you’ll getting me up … More Completing No36 off my 40 at 40 to do list – Via Feratta Extreme
Having a day off when everyone else is at work is twice as nice. A Friday off but this was really our Jubilee bank holiday as we were working. Good news is was a much nicer day than the bank holiday! So a classic walk, not been up Hellvelyn for about 12 years. It was … More Striding Edge July 20th 2012
The Cross Bay walk was one of those things I have always fancied doing. It was for a good cause (Bay search and rescue). Decided to park at Kents Bank, Grange and get the train round to Arnside to start the walk. Result on the train, conductor didn’t get to us so didn’t have to … More Cross Bay walk July 15th 2012
See the full gallery on Posterous Another gorgeous day in the lakes, part of my New Years resolution was to get out on the hills more and so far so good! It was decided that The Old Man of Coniston was this weeks destination. I had not done this walk for 10 plus years. Where … More Old man of Coniston walk 19th April
