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Our 5 favourite pub Loop walk trails in Derbyshire

If there’s one thing that Derbyshire is not short of, it’s picturesque walking routes. To give you plenty of inspiration for…

Best dog friendly hotel seahouses – The bamburgh castle Inn

We stayed at Bamburgh Castle Inn, a dog friendly hotel in Seahouses, Northumberland. It was the night before my crazy 10…

A dog friendly stay in Northumberland at Brown Rigg

If you’re looking for a dog friendly stay in Northumberland National Park then I really recommend the unique Brown Rigg Lodges…

he First and Last Inn in England - Redesdale Arms Review

The First and Last Hotel in England – Redesdale Arms Review

The Redesdale Arms in Northumberland is a cute little hotel and pub that is the first and last hotel in England,…

A walk in the parks - Jen and Cookie on a trig point in Dartmoor

The Final Leg – A Walk in the parks update

Finally, she comes online to write an update about her ‘A Walk in the Parks‘ 1000 mile hiking adventure. I had…

The best off-grid cabin retreat in County Durham – Crowdy Hall

Are you looking for somewhere remote, cosy and perfect for an off-grid cabin retreat in County Durham? I visited Crowdy Hall…

Jen Lowthrop and Cookie on a walk in the parks in the Peak District

‘A Walk in the parks’ – National Parks Fundraising Hike

It’s here! The ‘big hike’ I have been talking about for months is finally out there in the public. Introducing… ‘A…

10 best places for a cheap lunch in Derbyshire

This blog is all about celebrating the independent businesses and talented local producers in Derbyshire. So, what better way to show…

A luxury activity retreat – Shore to South Downs Review #ad

If you love a holiday that involves both incredible luxury and buckets of adventure, then the Shore to South Downs luxury…

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10 weeks, 10 national parks

A walk in the parks or an epic hiking challenge? I will soon be walking across every national park in England. Meeting new people and sharing why we need to look after our national parks, whilst raising £10,000 for the Peak District National Park Foundation.

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Our 5 favourite pub Loop walk trails in Derbyshire

7 December 2023

By Jose Walbank

If there’s one thing that Derbyshire is not short of, it’s picturesque walking routes. To give you plenty of inspiration…

The 6 best dog-friendly beaches in Devon

6 December 2023

By Jen Lowthrop

If you’re an outdoorsy pup, it’s hard to imagine anywhere in the country that you’d rather be than a beach…

A dog friendly stay in Northumberland at Brown Rigg

5 December 2023

By Jen Lowthrop

If you’re looking for a dog friendly stay in Northumberland National Park then I really recommend the unique Brown Rigg…

The First and Last Hotel in England – Redesdale Arms Review

4 December 2023

By Jen Lowthrop

The Redesdale Arms in Northumberland is a cute little hotel and pub that is the first and last hotel in…

Best dog friendly hotel seahouses – The bamburgh castle Inn

15 November 2023

By Jen Lowthrop

We stayed at Bamburgh Castle Inn, a dog friendly hotel in Seahouses, Northumberland. It was the night before my crazy…

The Final Leg – A Walk in the parks update

21 October 2023

By Jen Lowthrop

Finally, she comes online to write an update about her ‘A Walk in the Parks‘ 1000 mile hiking adventure. I…

5 Amazing day trips from Split in Croatia

31 July 2023

By Jen Lowthrop

The town of Split in Croatia has everything you need for a perfect holiday, but if you’re wanting to explore…

10 best places for a cheap lunch in Derbyshire

10 July 2023

By Jen Lowthrop

This blog is all about celebrating the independent businesses and talented local producers in Derbyshire. So, what better way to…

Hello, I’m Jen

Travel blogger, hiker, coworking space owner and dog lover. Always seeking new unique places to stay, delicious places to eat and the best walks and hikes to explore our beautiful country and world. Oh and a bit of wild swimming too!

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