Dark Lane is probably one of the best preserved examples of a medieval Holloway in Yorkshire. Where it once carried traffic between Halifax & Wakefield as part of the Magna Via, it now carries Ancient Monument status. #hollowaywednesday

Wayland’s Smithy, a Neolithic long barrow from around 3700 BC, features massive sarsen boulders. Excavations revealed it was built over an earlier barrow with 14 remains. Named after the Norse smith Wayland, there are ties to folklore about travelers leaving coins for horseshoes.

The chalk ramparts of Uffington Castle, weathered over 2,000 yrs, loom over the Vale of the White Horse. Built by Celtics before the Roman invasion, it commands the historic Ridgeway. The nearby White Horse symbolises a Celtic deity, with lore linking it to St. George's dragon.

Finally got to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks

Explored the Trent & Mersey Canal near Shugborough Estate yesterday. Built in 1777 by Thomas Brindley, it was a key route for coal trade. Spotted the historic 14-arch bridge crossing the Trent, originally designed for pack horses in the 17c, the longest of its kind in England!

Chelmorton, at 1,200ft, is Derbyshire's highest village. St John the Baptist church, the tallest church with a spire in England, partly dating back to Norman times. The village is overlooked by Chelmorton Low, from which a stream flows down, bearing the name of Illy Willy Water.

Arbor Low Stone Circle, often called the "Stonehenge of the north." Believed to be the center of Englands ley lines, questions remain about its reclining stones. Historical accounts suggest they once stood upright, with one account stating they toppled during the Norman Conquest

The Touchstone Maze in Strathpeffer, Scotland, is a unique labyrinth which features standing stones, each representing different rocks from the Scottish Highlands. It's an interactive experience where you can learn about geology by examining labeled stones.

Sunrise in Scotland this morning.

Part of a long-distance packhorse route that can be traced from Ashover to Wirksworth. Ashover parish used to be much larger & included Holloway, Lea & Dethick. St John's church at Dethick was built as a private chapel, so Ashover was used for burials. #hollowaywednesday

Its like a winter wonderland in our local woodland.

Chrome Hill this morning towering over the Hazy valley below. #peakdistrict

Currently out walking The Viking Way. Cold, but beautiful .

During my visit to York yesterday, the River Ouse was at a level of just under 10 ft, a level I've never seen before.

One of the many spectacular views en-route to Scafell Pike at the weekend. A ‘U’ shaped valley, formed by the process of glaciation, with a misfit stream flowing down the middle. Just stunning.

It had been quite some time since my last wild camp, & even longer since I visited the beautiful Lake District. So, I decided to combine the both exactly doing that.

That’s not really helping, guys.

There was certainly an autumn feel in our local woodland this morning. Love seeing the fiery flower known as Fox-and-Cubs. Some people call it the Devil’s Paintbrush.

At last, the wait is almost over. #getoutside #nationaltrails

The Druid's Temple is a 19c folly built to alleviate local unemployment which were paid a shilling a day. The owner, William Danby, hired workers to create the stone circle with a cave & a sacrificial stone. He even hired a hermit to live in the cave, but he only lasted 4 years.

Today we had to say goodbye to, Henry. We probably have more photos of you than our children! We all loved you so much, you were the perfect family pet. RIP little fella 🖤