All aboard the Gin Train!

The Wensleydale Railway is a heritage and tourist line, running from Northallerton to Redmire (through Bedale and Leyburn) in stunning North Yorkshire. Running heritage diesel engines and some steam trains too, the railway has a fascinating history and is now kept alive by a group of dedicated volunteers.

Are we there yet?!

Travelling with children can be a challenge comparable to running a marathon. You prepare, train, focus… and yet when the main event arrives you’ll still be physically exhausted, mentally drained, and wondering why on earth you ever thought it was a good idea!

Returning to Tickton Grange

I've written about the absolutely stunning Tickton Grange and its gorgeous Hide Restaurant before, but was recently lucky enough to visit for a second time. Let's be honest, following the previous visit the hotel had a lot to live up to! It had been completely flawless, with beautiful decor, faultless service and impeccable food.

Foraging For Wild Garlic

I love to forage for seasonal produce. Berries, leaves, flowers - it's nature's larder and can be used in so many different and exciting ways!

With it being Spring, wild garlic is currently in season. It's often found in shady, wooded areas, and being lucky enough to live in the Yorkshire countryside, we have those in abundance!

The Walking Goals - 2016

We have recently enjoyed some really exciting adventures; climbing Helvellyn, Ingleborough and Snowdon. We've got the bug!

So here's my walking goals for 2016!

Some Exciting Changes!

I've been a busy little bee behind the scenes this last week! Blogging is a true love of mine and I enjoy every moment, but it's not all trying new products and writing a few fluffy words. Here's what I have been up to!

The Climb! Mount Snowdon.

Since our Helvellyn adventure back in Summer, we have been loving walking. We are now well equipped with merino wool socks, better boots, proper walking trousers and all sorts of other bits and bats, and we set ourselves the goal of climbing Mount Snowdon this Spring.

So with a car full of stuff and snacks, and two equally insane friends (Mr & Mrs C), we set off on our Welsh adventure.

A Little Hill Called Helvellyn

Back in Summer, we went to the lakes with some friends and on our way home, decided to go and climb a mountain. "What a great idea!" we thought.

With nothing but a bottle of water and a snickers each, and with one member of the party in trainers and another in wellies, we set off merrily up a little hill called Helvellyn.

The Walker's Checklist

We're really in to walking, and when we started out we simply didn't have a clue. We climbed a mountain with no food, only one bottle of water, and a friend who was wearing wellies. We didn't know what we'd let ourselves in for, but we learned fast!