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.