Hips, trips, training and getting kids outside!
I’ve got to the ripe old age of late 30-something and have never stayed at a youth hostel, until now. They even let slightly less youthful people stay too! With my three peaks challenge planned I was looking for somewhere to stay the night before that wouldn’t break the bank. Me and my friend booked…
We recently visited Nostell Priory a National Trust site just on the edge of Wakefield. We had spent some lovely days there last summer so this time visited with friends. I wanted to take part in the big butterfly count too and I know Nostell has an abundance of fantastic butterflies. I downloaded the spotter…
Eek my kids break up from school tomorrow and as I write this I have yet to come up with a six-week activity programme! With them being off school my midweek walking is going to have to go on hold. If you’re a regular reader you’ll know I’m doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge, and…
We recently had a great day out in Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire dales in Wensleydale. It included everything to make a great day and keep everyone happy. Here’s our recipe for a great day out in Hawes: Walking – Mummy’s choice to get everyone outside enjoying the fresh air and hips and…
Well, as you know I have found a sudden liking for a challenge and decided it might be fun to try the well-known Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. If you’ve not heard of this (I’m sure there aren’t many who haven’t) you are to walk Yorkshire’s Three Peaks, Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough within twelve hours. 25…