Tag Archives: Walking in Yorkshire

Wednesday Wanderings

Posted on June 2, 2021 by craftycreeky

A couple of months ago I spotted a walking book in our local bookshop, it’s called The Yorkshire Top 30, by Jonathan Smith. Apparently a mountain has to be at least 2000′ high and a certain amount of individual height … Continue reading →

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Walking in Northumberland

Posted on May 28, 2021 by craftycreeky

Last week we had a few days in Northumberland, we stayed in the same cottage as last year. It’s called Whistlestop as it’s an old railway cottage in Redesmouth. It’s prefect for us, it’s comfortable and well equipped and they … Continue reading →

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A Walk with a Purpose

Posted on May 7, 2021 by craftycreeky

Over the last couple of years I’ve spoken to a couple of people who had seen otters in the river Wharfe, I’ve never seen a wild otter so I’ve been meaning to walk that way ever since. There was also … Continue reading →

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Spring Walks

Posted on April 28, 2021 by craftycreeky

I’m trying this year to get a bit fitter, a mixture of medical issues and lockdowns have had somewhat of an impact on my stamina. Earlier this month I treated myself to a Garmin watch, one of those watches that … Continue reading →

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Guiseley Gap Walk

Posted on October 26, 2020 by craftycreeky

The town where I live is involved in a project called Walkers are Welcome, it’s a way of encouraging visitors to the local towns. It means there are several leaflets detailing local walks, anything from two miles to 37 miles!!! … Continue reading →

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…Walking on Roman Roads

Posted on September 10, 2020 by craftycreeky

There’s still a lot of evidence around England dating back to when we were invaded by the Romans. Many of the roads they laid out are still in use as routes today, some major trunk roads, others little more than … Continue reading →

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Walking up Sharp Haw

Posted on August 25, 2020 by craftycreeky

My walking buddy and I are managing to get out walking most weeks at the moment – weather permitting of course! We’re doing all the local walks which we never quite got round to doing before, one of these was … Continue reading →

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Crags and Reservoirs

Posted on August 14, 2020 by craftycreeky

My friend and I usually go away for a week in June or July to complete a long distance walk, we’ve done quite a few now, they’re usually around 80 to 100 miles so we aim for 12 to 12 … Continue reading →

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Cleveland Way

Posted on November 17, 2019 by craftycreeky

Last weekend I was making up a photo album of our long distance walk and I realised I didn’t get round to sharing the final day with you, so here it is! We started the Cleveland Way in June with … Continue reading →

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