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A Walk Around Papplewick Pumping Station: Victorian Engineering in the Nottinghamshire Countryside
Nestled in the Nottinghamshire countryside, Papplewick Pumping Station is one of Britain’s finest surviving examples of Victorian water...

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4 days ago2 min read


Among Stones and Silence: My Love of Wandering Graveyards and Churches
There’s a peculiar kind of peace I only ever find in graveyards. Step through lichen-covered gate posts, and the world seems to quiet...

thehappiestwanderers
Aug 215 min read


Lost in the Heart of Castle Eden Dene: The Happiest Wanderer’s Tale
There’s something deeply humbling about getting lost in the woods. It’s that sudden silence, that sense of being watched by trees older...

thehappiestwanderers
Aug 202 min read


Hiking the Grasmere Common Circular: A Lake District Adventure
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the Grasmere Common Circular Hike is a walk that showcases some of the best...

thehappiestwanderers
Aug 193 min read


A Moody Morning Wander to Beaurepaire, County Durham
There’s something quietly haunting about a moody morning in County Durham—where mist hangs low over the hills and across the rivers, and...

thehappiestwanderers
Jul 192 min read


Saltburn-by-the-Sea: The Victorian Gem of Yorkshire’s Coast
Tucked away on the rugged northeast coast of England, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is a town that time didn’t forget—it just polished it with...

thehappiestwanderers
Jun 132 min read


Roseberry Topping: Yorkshire’s Little Giant with a Big View
Nestled on the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, Roseberry Topping, standing at a modest 320 meters (1,049 feet), its...

thehappiestwanderers
Jun 132 min read


Discovering the Northumberland Coast Path: A Journey Through History and Nature.
Tucked away in the far northeast corner of England lies one of the country’s most breath taking and underrated long-distance trails—the...

thehappiestwanderers
May 148 min read


Hiking for Beginners: Just Do It!
Hiking is one of the best ways to get outdoors, clear your mind, and enjoy nature. I run sometimes too, but it's not as relaxing as...

thehappiestwanderers
Feb 245 min read


Packing for a Hike: A Guide to a Successful Adventure
Packing for a hike can be a mix of excitement and overwhelm, especially when you’re trying to balance preparedness with not overloading...

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Feb 74 min read


The Healing Power of Fresh air - A trip to Northumberland
It's so easy to forget, and neglect the simple joys in life in our now fast paced and technology driven lives. Sitting at a computer...

thehappiestwanderers
Jan 263 min read


A day in the Lakes
An average walking day in the Lakes for us, starts the night before; bag packing. Neil is more organised than me and has everything...

thehappiestwanderers
Sep 21, 20242 min read
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