It was a calm, late autumnal day, when I arrived at what the Rough Guide to the Lake District calls a “limpid little lake.”
Landscape/British Travel
Teetering on Titterstone
The January 2014 issue of Country Walking magazine (out now) includes my 5.5-mile walk around Titterstone Clee Hill. Make sure you pick a clear day to see one of the …
Swirling Around Coniston
Simon Whaley savours the views from this Coniston classic.
Loweswater Loop
A sedate circuit, perfect for contemplation, says Simon Whaley.
The River Colwyn
Captivated by a riverside spot in the heart of Snowdonia, Simon Whaley returns the following morning to photograph the location in beautiful, late autumnal light.
48 Hours in the Shropshire Hills
Check out the September 2013 issue of Country Walking magazine: Now is the perfect time to explore the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – one of the most overlooked areas of upland wilderness in Britain …
Nature’s Gallery
Slow Journey County: Gloucestershire
Slow Journey Destination: Beechenhurst Inclosure, near Broadwell
Slow Journey Distance Travelled: 3 ½ miles
If you go down to the woods today … you’re sure of a few big surprises …
Conquer Caerleon
Explore the extensive remains of one of the most important Roman military sites in Europe …
The Long, Long Mynd Hike
Trek and Mountain magazine:
A challenging UK 24-hour hillwalk doesn’t have to be based in a national park. Simon Whaley discovers one such event, less than 50 miles from Birmingham City Centre.
The Miracle on the Mynd
BBC Countryfile magazine
The astonishing survival, despite the fury of the elements, of one very determined Reverend …