After weeks of hot, dry weather, rain finally hit the moors today. The ground was damp, the air smelled lovely and fresh, and the heather looked much more colourful. I started my walk on the road, which

It’s time for another post for the #wednesdaywalk initiative hosted by @tattoodjay. As I walked around my village, I couldn't help but notice just how much activity is going on when you take the time to

There’s nothing better than a day at the coast for some fresh sea air. We headed over to Saltburn-by-the-Sea on the North Yorkshire (UK) coast for a wander along the beach. It was a bit overcast today,

​We finally got round to visiting Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire the other day. You can see it from miles away. It's basically just giant walls of glass towering over the trees (there's an old local saying

We went along to the Great British Car Journey Event in our local county. It was actually a fun day out, even for someone like me who doesn't know much about cars. ​According to the event poster, owners

It was a bright, sunny day, and the strong sunlight made the shadows stand out sharply as I walked around a local churchyard. I noticed how the sun caught the old headstones, casting dark rectangular shadows

It was getting warm outside, but thankfully, not as hot as the last few days. I went for a walk in the woods and the overhead branches of the trees made it dark and cool. It was nice to get some shade

We made a quick stop at the local park’s café to grab something refreshing and enjoy the nice weather. It wasn't overly busy, and everyone was mostly sitting outside. The café's ice cream is made locally,

For this week's #wednesdaywalk hosted by @tattoodjay, I’m taking you along on our walk around St Giles Church in Derbyshire, UK. It is going to be quite hot today and tomorrow, so hopefully going early

Weeks without rain had turned the ground hard and dusty. It was another hot day, but still manageable enough for a stroll around the nature reserve. The blue sky made for a clear afternoon, though the

There’s nothing like a morning walk around the country park to work up an appetite for breakfast at my favourite café. Today, even early on, it was already hot. The usually lush, green grass is completely

The heatwave has returned, so the fan has had to come back out! If we continue to have hot summers from now on, I suspect they will put air conditioning in new builds. For my little flat, I will have to

While I was visiting La Coruña in Spain a while back, as people walked under a stone archway, the sunlight fell on them like a spotlight as they passed through. I suspect everyone was taking photos of

On my morning walk, I headed out along the quiet country lane. Along the hedgerows, wild brambles were producing some fruit. There were blackberries from unripened bright green to ruby red and deep, glossy

After a bit more rain through the night, it was nice and cool this morning. I headed out to the supermarket, but on the way back, I ran into a road closure and had to take a detour. Since it's very rare

The overnight rain had worked its magic on the countryside, leaving everything around Ashover Rock feeling cooler and fresher this morning. ​I decided to do a circular walk around the Rock. What seems

This time of year is usually the best time to see the moors turn purple with heather. With a camera in hand, I set out across the hills this morning, hoping to catch the bloom at its peak. Unfortunately,

​It was nice to get out for a walk around Holmebrook Country Park today. The sun was out, but it felt slightly cooler than it has been recently. The best thing about the entire walk was spotting a female

There is nothing quite like a quiet stroll across the open fields to stretch your legs. On today’s walk, the countryside offered its usual mix of peaceful views and unexpected little encounters. ​Heading

St Austell Brewery has been around since 1851, and their Proper Job IPA remains one of their most popular beers. I picked up this 500ml bottle from my local supermarket for a snip at £1.95. Since I'm not