Category: United Kingdom

The Victoria Viaduct towers over the River Wear but it’s very much hidden in plain site. The Viaduct is a construction masterclass and stunning on the eye, however, it’s rarely visited and many people in the North East know nothing about it. Find out why you need to visit the Victoria Viaduct.

Northumberland, in our opinion does not sell itself well. It’s one of the jewels in the UK’s crown but a lot of Northumberland goes undiscovered and ignored. In this blog we focus on Kielder and Bellingham.

Sycamore Gap tree is England’s “Tree of the Year”. Located in a dramatic dip in-between two hills makes it the most photogenic tree in the land. The tree is known as the Robin Hood Tree as it is famous for featuring in the Robin Hood movie.

We decided to visit Hackfall Woods spontaneously on a Saturday as the weather was perfect for a good long walk. Hackfall is for some reason not on the tourist map and is a hidden gem featuring countless listed buildings and gardens. It is simply a stunning place.

Cat Bells is quite an easy hike and the views from the summit are absolutely incredible! Keswick is one of the most popular towns in the Lake District. We passed through on a Bank Holiday when it was super busy. Read our guide on why Cat Bells and Keswick should be on your list when visiting the Lake District.

Go Ape is the UK’s number one adventure company. We recently completed their Whinlatter course and bring you our honest review. There are 5 courses in total and each has a range of different obstacles to manoeuvre including rope swings, tunnels, zip wires, Tarzan swings and much more. But, is it worth doing?

What Is Ghyll Scrambling?

The Lake District is home to stunning mountains, fells and lakes. Ghyll scrambling is simply travelling up or down one of these mountain streams, it sounds easy doesn’t it? We can assure you that it isn’t and it will be one of the most adrenaline-fuelled activities that you will ever do. Find out why.