Did you know that today is British Pudding Day? It’s celebrated on November 9 every year. I must admit, I’d never heard of it. But now...

When I planned the Peak way Walk, one of my objectives was to showcase the heritage which you can see along the route. I think it is fair...

I watched curiously as I joined a handful of people assembled around the well dressing at Monyash in June. The blessing of the wells was...

When you walk the Peak Way long-distance walk, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where to eat. You might want to try...

This is a sign that fills me full of fear. And with good reason! We climbed over the stile into a large field on the Offa’s Dyke route...

As the Peak Way starts and finishes in Stockport, you’d be forgiven for thinking that part of the it would be urban walking. But in fact,...

A blog about Kinder Scout which is the highest point on the Peak District.

The story of 4 very different dogs Bess was made for herding First there was Bess our Border Collie - we got her as a pup when our kids...

A couple of weeks ago my wife, Marilyn, and I enjoyed a glamping weekend in the Peak District. We called at Bakewell and stocked up with...

Today is World Health Day and this year’s theme is Our planet, our health. The World Health Organisation says it will focus global...

I’ll start with a disclaimer – I’m not going to tell you how to walk a long-distance path or even what to pack. But what I will do, is...

What did you do during lockdown? Bake banana bread? Host a family quiz on Zoom? Or were you one of the countless people who joined a...