Walks and stories

Bowness-on-Soway to Glasson

After our exploits climbing Skiddaw yesterday we decide to take a more leisurely walk today. When you look at the Ordnance Survey map of this…

When We Were Up, We Were Up

When we arrived at our new site yesterday afternoon, the owner, whilst showing us around, pointed out the peaks of the Lake District, Cumbrian mountains…

On The Move Again

After a week at Paxton House we are moving on. When we planned our travel we thought a week in each place would be long…

We Do Like To Be Beside The Sea

After yesterday’s trip to the beach the boys ask if they can do something similar today. The only criticism they had of yesterdays outing was…

We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

One thing there is no shortage of in this area are castles. One that dominates the landscape is Bamburgh Castle, we drove by it the…

Beware Rising Tide

For the last couple of days Lynnie has been checking tide times and keeping an eye on the weather. Not an unusual activity for a…

Herring Queens

My four-legged alarm clock goes off at 4.45am. This is unusual so a sure sign that he does want to go out. At home I…

Dunstanburgh Castle

There is heavy rain in the night and the forecast for the day is a bit iffy. But by the time the dogs want to…

Late Night Fishing

No awning to take down so a very straightforward departure from Durham. We have enjoyed our few days at the Rowing Club and will definitely…