Summer jaunt in a northerly direction.

Brosely, near Much Wenlock

Bit of a bumpy, bendy, tiring ride up here through Wales. Lots of election signs and lots of 'No pylons' signs. Lovely peaceful CL site, despite quite a few visible pylons. £16 per night incRead more
Iron museum and Tile museum

Just a 10 minute drive to Coalbrookdale Iron museum, where we spent a good few hours, what an interesting place! Lovely cheese scone and butter for lunch before having fun at Enginuity. There was anRead more
Steampunk Ironbridge

Had a grand day out at Blists Hill, event. Chatted with some interesting and lovely people.
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Journeyed up to Durham

Staying at Mark and Laura's tonight. First time we've seen their house since they moved in about six months ago.
I rather liked the design of the services we stopped at on route. Skelton Lake nearRead more
Seaham glass

Went to a retail outlet for boring clothes shopping then on to Seaham beach and found lots of good seaglass. Drizzly grey day.
Fish and chips for tea.
Durham

Went for a walk along the river Wear and into Durham. Lunch at Claypath Deli, then the Oriental Museum and Botanical Gardens.
Thirsk

Drove down to Cottingham, Hull to see Tessa and Frank. Then up to Thirsk Racecourse campsite. On the road for about 4.5 hours in all.
Had an evening stroll into Thirsk and saw a wool shop, then aRead more
York

Drove to a park & ride and went into York and the Railway Museum. Met Sarah and walked to her house and chatted and she cooked us a lovely meal. Back at Thirsk again tonight.
To Levens via Fountains Abbey

Main news ... Conservatives are out, and we now have a labour government. Rooted around a fabric shop, wool shop and charity shops in Thirsk. Next stop Fountains Abbey then scenic route to Levens toRead more
To Arnside

Had a lovely day out at Arnside and walked up to the top of the Knott. A stop at The Albion, overlooking the estuary, and for the evening, we hoped to find the Thai restaurant open, but it wasn't.Read more
Levens

Showers this morning, so we drove to Levens Hall. Had tea and cakes. Then a wander around the Art Trail in the village, which was really interesting. So many people with either studios in their houseRead more
To Sedbergh

A lazy morning then off to a charity shop in search of spoons. John's just used up his last 500 in a sculpture of a lizard!
Then a visit to Morrisons cafe and up to see Bridget and family in Sedbergh.Read more
Cafe and restaurant

I spent the afternoon with Mags in Sizergh Castle tearooms, then John and I had a stroll up to Sizergh Barn shop.
Sam came to get me and treated me to a nice meal out at the Strickland Arms.
Hutton Roof and Beetham

Saw Scott and Caroline and had a lovely lunch and afternoon with them. Then on to see Simon and Cheryl and a lovely tea with them, making sure to leave before the Euro football match started. EnglandRead more
Manchester

Had a leisurely morning and then came on southwards to see Jeff and Susan in Manchester. Via Colne to return some trousers I bought in the outlet store.
In a proper bed again tonight .
Sugar Loaf Hill

Happy-snappy Cuppa stop at Sugar Loaf.
On our way home after a lovely stopover with Jeff and Susan (they even put the heating on for us in July), who we hope to see again soon during their lateRead more