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