Walking in Britain

Crinkle Crags from Eskdale

2012-01-28T03:54:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-21T06:06:00.001-08:00

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

Mayburgh Henge, Grace Gant

2012-01-15T14:30:00.005-08:00

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

Walk on the Coniston shore

2012-01-15T14:30:00.003-08:00

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

2012-01-15T14:30:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-08T09:42:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-08T09:41:00.001-08:00

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

Top O'Selside

2011-12-31T02:21:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-31T02:00:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-17T03:52:00.001-08:00

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

Wicca

2011-12-11T03:35:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-11T03:13:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-10T00:09:00.001-08:00

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

Descent from Styhead Tarn by Grace Gant

2011-11-26T09:09:00.001-08:00

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

Walk up Muncaster Fell

2011-11-20T09:46:00.001-08:00

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

St. Michael's Church, Liverton

2011-11-20T09:20:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-19T09:20:00.001-08:00

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

2011-10-29T04:46:00.001-07:00

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

2011-10-23T05:31:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-23T04:50:00.001-07:00

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

2011-09-17T06:55:00.001-07:00

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

Ascent of Mellbreak

2011-08-26T23:45:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-21T03:14:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-21T03:13:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-14T10:48:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-14T09:46:00.001-07:00

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

Walk on the Blawith Fells

2011-08-14T03:25:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-06T12:01:00.003-07:00

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

2011-07-31T14:17:00.001-07:00

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

2011-07-31T14:16:00.001-07:00

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

Picture galleries: Dove valley, Windermere, Coniston

2011-07-17T07:49:00.001-07:00

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

2011-07-16T10:18:00.001-07:00

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

Ayton Castle

2011-07-10T07:38:00.003-07:00

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

2011-07-10T01:24:00.001-07:00

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

2011-07-10T01:09:00.001-07:00

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

2011-06-15T11:21:00.001-07:00

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

2011-05-15T03:34:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-08T08:35:00.000-07:00

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)

2011-05-01T23:33:00.002-07:00

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)

2011-05-01T23:33:00.001-07:00

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

2011-05-01T08:35:00.000-07:00

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

Glaramara from Seatoller

2011-04-24T07:41:00.001-07:00

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

2011-04-24T07:19:00.001-07:00

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

Picture galleries for Lastingham and Whitby

2011-04-24T04:39:00.001-07:00

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

2011-03-26T07:56:00.001-07:00

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

2011-03-26T06:51:00.001-07:00

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

2011-03-26T04:41:00.001-07:00

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

2011-03-13T09:59:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-06T07:38:00.001-08:00

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

Sika Deer

2011-02-27T01:46:00.002-08:00

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

2011-02-27T01:46:00.001-08:00

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

Ascent of Gummer's How

2011-02-06T02:58:00.001-08:00

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

2011-01-30T01:48:00.001-08:00

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

Effects of Heat and Cold on the Human Body

2011-01-29T02:54:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-23T05:59:00.001-08:00

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

2011-01-22T06:55:00.000-08:00

Today we open a Borrowdale photo gallery at Storm-crow

Whorlton Castle

2011-01-09T00:39:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-09T00:13:00.000-08:00

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

October Buttermere Not Written

2011-01-09T00:11:00.000-08:00

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

Buttermere Red Pike reaches the summit via Scale Force,

2010-12-12T07:03:00.001-08:00

This alternative ascent of Buttermere Red Pike reaches the summit via Scale Force, the tallest waterfall in the Lake District

Walk to Brackenthwaite Hows

2010-12-04T09:08:00.001-08:00

This short walk takes us onto Brackenthwaite Hows, once a famous viewpoint known as being one of the best places to view the Buttermere Fells from

Skelton Castle

2010-12-04T07:42:00.000-08:00

Skelton Castle was probably a very large fortress, but it was destroyed late in the eighteenth century, and little is known about its original layout

Great Bear Forest, Canada

2010-12-04T04:01:00.001-08:00

We move a bit further afield today, with an article on the Great Bear Forest of Canada and a picture gallery for Canada.

Old Man of Coniston from the Duddon Valley

2010-11-20T06:39:00.000-08:00

This week we add our fiftieth walk in the Lakes, climbing the Old Man of Coniston from the Duddon Valley via Great Carrs and Swirl How. We also open a picture gallery dedicated to the Duddon Valley.

Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket

2010-11-14T08:07:00.000-08:00

This week we add articles on Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket, two villages close to the northern edge of the Lake District.

Castleton Castle

2010-11-13T06:40:00.001-08:00

Very little remains of the castle that gave Castleton its name

Grey Squirrel

2010-11-13T04:20:00.001-08:00

The grey squirrel is a common sight in most areas of the UK but is not a native animal.

The Acrostic

2010-10-23T09:48:00.000-07:00

Today we expand our poetry section with an introduction to the Acrostic and our first example of the genre, Pow Hill Bog.

Ladhill Gill from the northern end of Hawnby Hill

2010-10-16T10:23:00.001-07:00

Today we add our fiftieth walk on the North York Moors, around Ladhill Gill from the northern end of Hawnby Hill

Muntjac deer

2010-10-16T04:35:00.001-07:00

The Muntjac deer also known as the barking deer due to sound they often make in the wild is the smallest of the British deer species but it is not a native

Two walks on the Calder

2010-10-16T04:19:00.000-07:00

Today we add two short walks - one from Calder Bridge up to Calder Abbey and the second along the Calder and onto Abbey Flatts.

Sparrow Hawk

2010-09-18T09:12:00.002-07:00

The Sparrow Hawk is one of the most common UK birds of prey with around 40,000 breeding pairs

Waterfalls near Goathland

2010-09-18T09:12:00.001-07:00

Today we look at three of the waterfalls around Goathland, with instructions on how to reach them.

Walk in upper Eskdale and Calder picture gallery

2010-09-18T09:10:00.001-07:00

Next is a short walk in upper Eskdale, from the foot of Hard Knott pass to Lingcove Bridge and a new picture gallery for the Calder Valley

2010-08-29T02:33:00.001-07:00

Our next walk starts with the popular ascent of Cat Bells, but then continues on to Maiden Moor and High Spy

Photo Gallery for Eskdale

2010-08-29T02:32:00.000-07:00

This week we open a photo gallery for Eskdale in the Lake District.

Sigston Castle and Harlsey Castle

2010-08-22T05:37:00.000-07:00

At Yorkshiremoors.co.uk we add articles on Sigston Castle and Harlsey Castle, two minor late medieval castles on the western edge of the moors.

Walk up Lank Rigg

2010-08-22T05:36:00.001-07:00

At Knowledge.me.uk we add a rather different walk, up lonely Lank Rigg overlooking the Calder Valley in the western Lake District

Walk up Rannerdale Knotts

2010-08-22T05:34:00.000-07:00

At Storm-crow.co.uk we add a walk up Rannerdale Knotts, overlooking Crummock Water

Thor's Cave

2010-08-08T01:28:00.000-07:00

Today we add an article on Thor's Cave in the Manifold Valley, and a picture gallery for Thor's Cave

American Mink

2010-08-01T03:16:00.000-07:00

The American Mink is a harmful invasive species which has decimated local populations of birds, fish and water voles in areas of the UK

Short walk up Irton Pike

2010-08-01T03:00:00.001-07:00

Today we add a short walk up Irton Pike, the western end of the ridge of high ground to the south of Wastwater

Walk - Loweswater Fells

2010-07-11T08:43:00.001-07:00

Our next walk takes us up the northern Loweswater Fells, visiting all of the main summits, including Fellbarrow, Low Fell and Darling Fell. We also add a picture gallery for Loweswater

Walk in Miterdale

2010-07-11T04:53:00.000-07:00

This week we add a walk in Miterdale and a picture gallery dedicated to Miterdale

Wetherlam from Coniston

2010-07-04T07:23:00.000-07:00

Our next walk takes us up Wetherlam from Coniston via Levers Water

The Walrus

2010-07-04T03:01:00.001-07:00

The Walrus is an large marine mammal easily identified by its large tusks and long whiskers

Walk: Southern shores of Loweswater

2010-06-26T06:11:00.000-07:00

This week we add a walk that explores the southern shores of Loweswater, from Holme Wood to High Nook Tarn and the edge of the West Cumbrian plains

Rosedale

2010-06-26T03:54:00.000-07:00

Rosedale is one of the largest and most impressive valleys in the North York Moors, and the only one of the central dales (Rosedale, Farndale, Bransdale and Bilsdale) to contain a sizable village, Rosedale Abbey

Mountain Hare

2010-06-26T01:22:00.000-07:00

The Mountain Hare is the only Hare native to Britian, having been here since the last Ice Age.

Mount Grace Priory - main article

2010-05-09T04:52:00.000-07:00

Mount Grace Priory is the best preserved Carthusian Priory in England, and well worth a visit, sitting on the western edge of the North York Moors

Edible Dormouse

2010-05-09T01:41:00.000-07:00

This week at Storm-crow we look at the Edible Dormouse, which was probably introduced into Britain in 1902

Across Cow Green Again

2010-05-09T01:27:00.000-07:00

This week we post Across Cow Green Again, a poem by Grace Gant that follows on from Across Cow Green

Wasdale Red Pike and Scoat Fell

2010-04-25T02:57:00.001-07:00

Our next walk on Knowledge.me.uk takes us up Wasdale Red Pike and Scoat Fell from the shores of Wast Water, returning via one of the quieter valleys that run off the northern banks of the lake

Brund Fell from Watendlath

2010-04-18T04:42:00.000-07:00

Storm-crow's next walk takes us up Brund Fell from Watendlath. We also add a small picture gallery for Watendlath

Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route

2010-04-17T05:01:00.000-07:00

The 40th walk in the Lakes at knowledge.me.uk takes us up Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route, and is now my favourite way up the mountain, visiting an entirely unexpected landscape above Wasdale but below the crags.

Mount Grace Priory

2010-04-11T01:17:00.000-07:00

Our newest walk at Yorkshiremoors.co.uk takes us from Osmotherley to Mount Grace Priory, a walk best suited to National Trust members or to anybody already intending to go to the Priory

Desert Survival

2010-04-03T12:17:00.003-07:00

We add a new article on Desert Survival to Storm-crow.co.uk

Joseph Foord

2010-02-20T04:52:00.001-08:00

Joseph Foord (1714-1788) was a farmer, surveyor and engineer, born in Fadmoor on the Tabular Hills, and who is best known for constructing a series of water races that brought fresh water into a series of dry villages on the limestone hills.

Grey long eared bat

2010-02-20T01:05:00.000-08:00

Although very similar to the brown long eared bat the grey long eared bat is one of the rarest of British bats. Thought to be a different form of brown long eared bat it was classified a separate species in central Europe in 1960

Ascent of Whinlatter

2010-02-13T02:01:00.000-08:00

Our next walk in the Lakes takes us up Whinlatter from the Forestry centre.