Appleby, Arnside, Kendal

We finish 2012 with articles on Appleby-in-Westmorland, Arnside and Kendal

Low Force and High Force

Our next walk also takes us along the River Tees, this time visiting Low Force and High Force.

River Seven

The River Seven is the river of Rosedale, flowing along the full length of the valley, from the wild north-western end of the dale near Rosedale Head, past the village of Rosedale Abbey and out through a narrow gap in the hills

Gowbarrow Fell

This walk takes us up Gowbarrow Fell, a great example of a minor fell with much more to offer than its height might suggest.

Walk east of Middleton in Teesdale

Our third walk in the North Pennines takes us along the River Tees east of Middleton, and up onto the moors north of the river.

Squrr an t-Searraich

This ascent of Squrr an t-Searraich is a rare example of a shorter mountain walk in an area dominated by the Five Sisters of Kintail and a row of 1,000m high mountains on the south side of Glenshiel.

Haystacks from Honister Pass

This ascent of Haystacks from Honister Pass is one of the easiest ways to reach a high class Lake District summit, cutting off a signficant amount of climbing and bringing us to the fell across some equally high ground.

Ascent of Sale Fell

This walk takes us onto Sale Fell, familiar to drivers on the A 66, which curves around its eastern and northern flanks. Hidden from the road is the quiet Wythop Valley, where we start our walk.

Guide to the villages and town of the Lake District

This week we have filled our guide to the villages and town of the Lake District, with basic details for each community. More detail will follow over time.

River Dove

The River Dove is the river of Farndale, running along the full length of that valley, from its source on the high moors in the north to the narrow southern exit, a distance of some six and a half miles.

Butterfly Picture Gallery

We open a Butterfly Picture Gallery, starting with pictures of five species of butterfly.

Ben Wyvis from the west

Our third walk in Scotland takes us up Ben Wyvis from the west, and offers spectacular views across Ross.

Walk from Pendragon Castle

Our eleventh walk in the Dales is really just over its western border, and visits Pendragon Castle in Mallerstang.

St Aidan's, Gillamoor; Holy Cross, Whorlton

The Church of St. Aidan, Gillamoor, is a simple rectangular structure in a stunning location overlooking Gillamoor's 'surprise view'. The ruined Church of the Holy Cross at Whorlton is, along with the nearby castle, one of the only remnants of the abandoned village of Whorlton.

Muncaster Fell from Eskdale Green

This shorter walk visits the eastern end of Muncaster Fell, starting from Eskdale Green

New Photo Galleries

At Stormcrow we add a series of new picture galleries - Adder, Slow Worm, Common Toad, Common Lizard and Beetles

Barf and Lord's Seat

This walk takes us to the heather-covered summits of Barf and Lord's Seat, starting from the shores of Bassenthwaite.

Bouth

Bouth is a small square village in the hilly area between the southern ends of Coniston and Windermere, in the north-eastern corner of Furness.

Water Yeat

The hamlet of Water Yeat is located half a mile south of Coniston Water, just above the Crake valley

Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle is a very attractive and largely unspoilt town located on the River Tees, just outside the rugged upper reaches of Teesdale. The town lies just outside the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

North Wall cured meats, Elusive Squirrel (unlinked)

This week we add a second food review, for North Wall cured meats and a new poem, Elusive Squirrel by Grace Gant.

River Rye

The River Rye is the main river of the western moors. Three of it's tributaries, the Rivers Seph, Dove and Seven run through the main valleys in the area (Bilsdale, Farndale and Rosedale) and drain much of the higher ground in the area

Triangular Walk to Stonethwaite

This triangular walk in Borrowdale takes us from Rosthwaite to the dramatic start of Langstrath, before returning via the isolated hamlet of Stonethwaite.

Birds Picture Gallery

This week we start to add new pictures to our Birds Gallery, going through my collection of pictures, and add a New Pictures gallery

Poems: Adder and Musician's Malady

Two new poems this week - Adder, inspired by a walk on Muncaster Fell and Musician's Malady.

Walk: Seatallan

This walk at the entrance to Wasdale takes us up Seatallan, one of the quieter fells in the area, via Buckbarrow, the dramatic crags that loom over the road into the valley.

North-western shore of Windermere

This walk explores the north-western shore of Windermere, visiting Far Sawrey, and passing a series of small tarns (most notably Moss Eccles Tarn), before heading into the woods that dominate this area, eventually returning along the lakeshore path.

River Riccal

The River Riccal spends half of its life in the North York Moors, running through a narrow wooded valley and the other half on the flat land south-east of Helmsley.

The Muncaster Blues and Sour Milk Gill

Two new poems today - The Muncaster Blues and Sour Milk Gill, both by Grace Gant

Moody Baker, Barnard Castle

Today we post our first food review, for the Moody Baker at Barnard Castle, a high quality independent bakery.

Black Combe by Grace Gant

Black Combe, a new poem by Grace Gant reflecting our frustration on a cloudy day.

Walk up Whin Rigg

A short walk to the super viewpoint of Whin Rigg, above the Wastwater Screes

Ascent of Grisedale Pike

This ascent of Grisedale Pike takes us up one ridge and down another, giving us two different views of this shapely peak.

Blindcrake and Beckermet

We continue to expand our Lakes guide with articles on Blindcrake and Beckermet

Ascent of Loughrigg

Loughrigg is one of the shorter fells, just over 1,000ft high, but its position is superb - it is only linked to higher ground to the west, and even there a deep valley separates it from a ridge that leads up to the Langdale Pikes

Blawith

The small hamlet of Blawith is located on one of the many Smithy Becks in the Lakes, just to the west of the River Crake, and only a mile to the south of Coniston Water.

Backbarrow

The small village of Backbarrow sits in a gorge on the River Leven, downstream from Newby Bridge, and was once an industrial village.

River Esk (North York Moors)

The River Esk is the longest river within the North York Moors, the only one to from from west to east and the only one to flow into the sea (at Whitby)

Church of St. Hilda at Hinderwell

The church of St. Hilda at Hinderwell was built in 1773, replacing a twelfth century church built on the same site.

Church of St. Andrew at Ingleby Greenhow

The Church of St. Andrew at Ingleby Greenhow is a Norman church that was restored in 1741 and again in 1906 but that still contains a great many original features.

Ullswater Steamer and Shore

Ullswater Steamer and Shore: This is a super walk, one of the best in the district, and it combines a trip on the Ullswater steamers with a classic walk along the southern shore of the lake.

Scafell Pike from Wasdale via Sty Head

A more challenging walk, this takes us up Scafell Pike from Wasdale via Sty Head, Sprinkling Tarn and Esk Hause. We also add a picture gallery for the Scafell Range.

Blencathra via Doddick Fell

This is a superbly well balanced ascent of Blencathra, avoiding the nastier ridges, using Doddick Fell to avoid the grassy eastern or western ends of the fell on the way up.

Scafell Pike from Great Langdale

Scafell Pike from Great Langdale: This is a lengthy but deservedly popular walk, taking us from one of Lakeland's best valleys to its highest summit.

Walk - Whiteside and Hopegill Head

This is a splendid walk in the north-western corner of the Lake District, offering some splendid views north towards Scotland, and a super high level walk along the ridge of Whiteside and on to Hopegill Head.

Ascent of Sheffield Pike

This moderate walk takes us onto the summit of Sheffield Pike, the fell that divides the lower reaches of Glencoyne and Glenridding. The summit offers great views of the Helvellyn range, and Ullswater, and is often out of the clouds when the higher fells are covered
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All Saint's Church Sinnington, St. Andrew's Church, Upleatham

All Saint's Church, Sinnington, is a 12th century church with a Victorian interior while St. Andrew's Church, Upleatham is a 19th century church built to replace an older building.

Walk - Gosforth and the Bleng

This gentle walk takes us from Gosforth onto the flanks of Bleng Fell, one of the gentle grassy fells that line the lower reaches of the rivers Bleng and Calder, then visits the edge of Blengdale Forest before ending with a walk through the villages of Wellington and Gosforth.

Castle Crag

This is one of the classic shorter walks in the Lake District, visiting Castle Crag, a minor peak, but in a fantastic location at the mouth of Borrowdale, and with views deep into the valley and along Derwent Water towards Keswick.

St. Cuthbert's Church, Kildale, is a 19th century church reached via a footbridge over a railway line, and with a notable porch

All Saints' Church, Ingleby Arncliffe, was built in 1821 close to the site of an earlier church, and is a typical early nineteenth century Gothic church. The old church was located to the south-east of the current building, and was demolished at the same date.

Ascent of Stac Pollaidh and picture gallery

Our first walk in Scotland takes us up Stac Pollaidh, perhaps the most impressive 2,000ft high mountain in Britain. We also add a picture gallery for Stac Pollaidh.

Wildlife of the North York Moors

Today we add twelve new pictures to our Wildlife Gallery.

Old Man of Coniston from Coniston Village

This walk takes us to the summit of the Old Man of Coniston from Coniston village, but avoids the standard tourist routes. Instead we go via Goat's Hause and Goat's Water, and return via Dow Crag, giving us two great summits on a single walk.

Crinkle Crags from Eskdale

This walk visits Crinkle Crags, one of the busiest of the fells, but using a quiet route from Eskdale.

The Other Side by Grace Gant

Our second poem is The Other Side by Grace Gant, inspired by a visit to High Force.

Mayburgh Henge, Grace Gant

Our first poem of the year: Mayburgh Henge by Grace Gant

Walk on the Coniston shore

This is a short walk that begins with a trip on the Coniston ferry, before returning around the northern shore of the Coniston Water.

All Saints' Church, Hawnby, is a 14th century building located on a hill overlooking the River Rye, to the west of the main part of the village. 

Lingmell via the Corridor Route

This walk uses a familiar route to reach an unfamiliar destination. The Corridor Route is normally used for the ascent of Scafell Pike, but is a delightful walk in its own right. This walk uses the same route to reach Lingmell, in many ways a more dramatic summit than Scafell Pike, but inevitably a much quieter one.

Latterbarrow from Hawkshead

This walk takes us to Latterbarrow, an excellent viewpoint for the northern part of the Windermere, starting from the pretty village of Hawkshead.