‘Light up the Torrs’, described as an Enchanting Trail of Fire and Light, was organised to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the iconic Millennium Walkway. The organisers promised visitors a breathtaking trail through The Torrs, brought to life with incredible fire and light installations. It didn’t disappoint. As I walked along this amazing steel structure with my wife, Marilyn, and three of our grandchildren, Archie, Bella and Sophie, we gazed in awe at this spectacular g

Extraordinary Stories about Inspirational Men Today, 19 November, is International Men’s Day and it started me thinking about how walking has helped some men who have been faced with enormous challenges, and how it has helped them to overcome their respective issues with mental health. The stereotype that men don’t need help - especially mental health help - persists to this day. Evidence shows fewer men seek out assistance for mental health challenges compared to women.  The

Did you know that today is British Pudding Day? It’s celebrated on November 9 every year. I must admit, I’d never heard of it. But now...

When I planned the Peak way Walk, one of my objectives was to showcase the heritage which you can see along the route. I think it is fair...

I watched curiously as I joined a handful of people assembled around the well dressing at Monyash in June. The blessing of the wells was...

When you walk the Peak Way long-distance walk, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where to eat. You might want to try...

This is a sign that fills me full of fear. And with good reason! We climbed over the stile into a large field on the Offa’s Dyke route...

As the Peak Way starts and finishes in Stockport, you’d be forgiven for thinking that part of the it would be urban walking. But in fact,...

A blog about Kinder Scout which is the highest point on the Peak District.

The story of 4 very different dogs Bess was made for herding First there was Bess our Border Collie - we got her as a pup when our kids...

A couple of weeks ago my wife, Marilyn, and I enjoyed a glamping weekend in the Peak District. We called at Bakewell and stocked up with...

Today is World Health Day and this year’s theme is Our planet, our health. The World Health Organisation says it will focus global...

I’ll start with a disclaimer – I’m not going to tell you how to walk a long-distance path or even what to pack. But what I will do, is...

What did you do during lockdown? Bake banana bread? Host a family quiz on Zoom? Or were you one of the countless people who joined a...