A PERFECT SUMMER’S DAY IN LAKELAND Yesterday’s sullen skies turned into rain overnight; the clouds disappeared once they’d dumped their load of water on northern England however. This meant that, whilst we fell asleep to the pitter patter of raindrops, we awoke to brilliant blue skies and glorious […]
THE FABULOUS FELLS OF ENGLAND’S LAKE DISTRICT The Lake District (or Lakeland, as it’s often known round these parts) is the UK’s most popular national park. Today we joined the 16 million other tourists who visit Lakeland every year to enjoy the amazing landscape and hike around the […]
SCRAMBLING UP (& DOWN) SNOWDON Today we climbed Mt Snowdon – all 1,085m of it. Then we had to get back down the mountain – all 1,085m of it. It was one of the most epic, beautiful days we have ever had. It was also by far one […]
RURAL ESCAPADES IN SNOWDONIA Snowdonia National Park is home to more than 25,000 people, most of them farmers. Today we went exploring through some of the rural landscapes of this area, enjoying the sunshine and views of Mt Snowdon as we crossed fields, clambered over stiles, and strolled […]
WATERFALLS, FAIRY GLENS & FOREST TRAILS Snowdonia National Park is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Wales, which is why we’re here! We arrived this morning after a short train ride from Conwy and headed straight out to explore the area around Betws-y-Coed, the village we’re […]
Wandering Soles 