Top O'Selside

This medium length walk from the Forestry Commission centre at Grizedale takes us out of the trees onto an area of unplanted moorland, before visiting Top o'Selside, a rare example of an unplanted fell in this area, and a great viewpoint.

Esk Pike and Bow Fell from Eskdale

Esk Pike and Bow Fell from Eskdale: This lengthy walk takes us up to the head of Esk Dale, then swepts around onto Esk Pike, before finally reaching the summit of Bow Fell, one of the best viewpoints in the district.

Down by the Water

Our poetry theme continued at Knowledge.me.uk with a third poem by Grace, Down by the Water.

Wicca

Wicca is a pagan faith, sometimes termed a neopagan faith as although it contains many links to ancient rituals much of the practice has much more modern roots

St. Michael's Church, Liverton

St. Michael's Church, Liverton, is a typical example of the simple Moorland church, originally built in the 12th century, but restored in the late 18th century and again in 1902-3.

Osmotherley by Grace Gant

We follow our last post with a second new poem by Grace, Osmotherley

Descent from Styhead Tarn by Grace Gant

Today we post a new poem by Grace Gant, Descent from Styhead Tarn.

Walk up Muncaster Fell

This delightful shorter walk takes us onto the low ridge of Muncaster Fell, at the entrance to Esk Dale

St. Michael's Church, Liverton

St. Michael's Church, Liverton, is a typical example of the simple Moorland church, originally built in the 12th century, but restored in the late 18th century and again in 1902-3.

Glaramara from Borrowdale

Our 100th walk on Knowledge.me.uk takes us up Glaramara from Borrowdale via Sty Head, for a good day's walk.

High Stile Range

This is one of the classic Lake District ridge walks. Starting with the famous frontal route up Red Pike, it continued along the High Stile Range, which provides the towering south wall to the Buttermere Valley, visiting three major summits before dropping down Gamlin End to Scarth Gap

Circuit of Buttermere

The circuit of Buttermere is one of the best low-level walks in the Lake District, and perhaps the best circuit of any of the lakes, combining some breathtaking mountain scenery with a comparatively short walk.

Walk up Gavel Fell

This walk takes us up one of the Lake District's less frequented fells, Gavel Fell in the heart of the Loweswater Fells.

Hartington and the Dove

Our next walk in the Peak District takes us into the less familiar upper reaches of the Dover Valley, above Hartington.

Ascent of Mellbreak

This circular route takes us to the summit of Mellbreak, one of the few Lake District fells that isn't connected to any other high ground.

Blea Tarn from Beckfoot, Esk Dale

This walk takes us to Blea Tarn from Beckfoot, returning via Boot, and visiting the remains of the Esk Dale mining industry on the way.

The Sawrey Circuit

This gentle medium length walk around Near and Far Sawrey visits one of the tourist 'honey traps' in the Lakes - Beatrice Potter's Hill Top, before heading off into an alternative Lake District of quiet roads and empty paths, all within a few miles of Windermere's crowds.

Kilton Castle

Kilton Castle was a stone castle built on a ridge above Kilton Dale, and that was occupied from at least the twelfth century until the middle of the fourteenth century, when it was inherited by two priests in a row and apparently went out of use.

Grizzly Bear

The awe inspiring Grizzly Bear is one of the largest and most powerful land carnivores in the world.

Walk on the Blawith Fells

This walk takes us to the top of the Blawith Fells, an unnamed summit give the name Beacon Fell by Wainwright.

Walk up Bleaberry Fell from Great Wood

This walk takes us to two fantastic viewpoints - Bleaberry Fell which gives a great view of the high fells and Lady's Rake above Walla Crag, with its views over Keswick and Derwent Water.

Walk: Cat Bells from the side

Storm-crow's third walk for 2011 is an ascent of Cat Bells from the side, avoiding the busy tourist path.

Walk: Middle Fell via Greendale Tarn

A quieter walk, this takes us to Middle Fell via Greendale Tarn, giving great views towards the Screes.

Picture galleries: Dove valley, Windermere, Coniston

Today we add three new picture galleries: the Dove Valley in the Peak District and Windermere and Coniston in the Lakes.

Illgill Head from Miterdale

This walk takes us onto the popular Illgill Head, above the Wasdale Screes, but from the quiet valley of Miterdale.

Ayton Castle

Ayton Castle sits on the edge of a plateau just north of the village of West Ayton. It was built in the late 14th century, probably by Sir Ralph Eure, and was a typical Northern tower house.

Orkney Vole

The Orkney Vole is a sub species of the common vole which is unique to the Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland.

Circuit of Loweswater

This delightful walk around Loweswater is one of the shorter lake circuits in the area, visiting one of the quiestest of all of the lakes - a rare gem on the very edge of one of the busiest parts of the district.

European Hare

The European Hare is also known as the Brown Hare or Eastern Jackrabbit in the USA and is a native species to Europe and Western Asia.

Walk around Irton Park

This shorter walk takes us around Irton Park, a delightful area of woodland just to the south of Irton Pike at the entrance to Esk Dale.

High Stile via Burtness Comb

This walk is for more experienced walkers, and takes the path up the front of High Stile from Burtness Comb, before visiting Red Pike and Scale Force.

Asopius (d.428 BC)

Asopius (d.428 BC) was the son of the successful Athenian commander Phormio, but had a much less successful military career himself, being killed during his first known command.

Phormio son of Asopius (c.470-429/428 BC)

Phormio son of Asopius (c.470-429/428 BC) was a successful Athenian admiral in the early stages of the Great Peloponnesian War, best known for his two naval victories won in the Gulf of Corinth in 429 BC.

Bowfell via the Band

Our next walk takes us up Bowfell along the popular path from Great Langdale via the Band

Glaramara from Seatoller

After a longer gap than expected our second walk for 2011 at Storm-crow takes us up Glaramara from Seatoller in the Borrowdale Valley.

Tarn Hows from the West

We return after an unplanned gap with a short walk to Tarn Hows from the west.

Picture galleries for Lastingham and Whitby

Today we open a new picture gallery for Lastingham and add new pictures of Whitby Abbey to the Whitby Gallery.

OS Overview maps of Peaks, Lakes, Dales and Lleyn

Today we begin to experience with Ordnance Survey Opensource Maps, posting overview maps of the Lake District, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and Lleyn Peninsula

Scarborough Castle

The headland at Scarborough is an ideal site for a castle and has been the site of a Norman castle and a Roman fort.

Brown rat

The Brown rat is one of the most common mammals on the planet. It is also known as the common rat, sewer rat, Norway rat (although this is misnomer as the rat didn't evolve in Norway), wharf rat and the Hanover rat.

Ascent of Helm Crag/ Lion and the Lamb

Our 55th walk in the Lakes begins with the classic ascent of Helm Crag from Grasmere, before continuing on to Calf Crag and returning down Far Easedale.

Bassenthwaite, Bootle, Broughton-in-Furness

This week we add articles on Bassenthwaite Village, Bootle and Broughton-in-Furness

Sika Deer

The Sika Deer also known as the spotted or Japanese Deer is an introduced species in the UK.

Walk from Osmotherley to Cod Beck Reservoir

Today we add a shorter walk that takes us from Osmotherley to Cod Beck Reservoir

Ascent of Gummer's How

This week we add an ascent of Gummer's How, one of the best viewpoints for Windermere, from the NT property at Fell Foot

Poem: Barnard Castle

We finish January with another new poem from Grace, Barnard Castle

Effects of Heat and Cold on the Human Body

Effects of Heat and Cold on the Human Body: A look at the effects of Heat and Cold, from heat stroke to hypothermia.

Picture gallery Grasmere, walk at Ravenglass

Today we open a picture gallery for the Grasmere area and add a walk at Ravenglass, where the Esk meets the sea.

Photo Gallery for Borrowdale

Today we open a Borrowdale photo gallery at Storm-crow

Whorlton Castle

The ruins of Whorlton Castle sit on a small hill to the west of the abandoned village of Whorlton, in a dramatic location at the entrance to Scugdale, and overlooking the village of Swainby.

Low Level walk in Eskdale

We start 2011 at Storm-crow.co.uk with our eleventh walk, a low level walk in Eskdale

October Buttermere Not Written

We start 2011 at Knowledge.me.uk with a new poem by Grace Gant, October Buttermere Not Written