Situated at the far side of Keighley as you head out to Skipton, it would be easy to miss Cliffe Castle Park if you did not know it was there. It is however a perfect spot for a walk, picnic, play in the park, or visit to the cafe as well as a look around… Read More Walkshire: Cliffe Castle Park
Last night I listened to Reverend Richard Coles and journalist Arifa Akbar talk about their journey of grief as part of Bradford Literature Festival. Rev Coles spoke of the death of his partner Rev David Coles to alcoholism in 2019 and Arifa Akbar spoke of the death of her sister aged just 45 to tuberculosis.… Read More My grief journey
Distance: Two MilesPram friendly: Yes Towering above the village of Cullingworth just outside Bradford the striking view of Hewenden Viaduct can be seen from miles around and it is here this walk takes place. The viaduct dates back to 1882 when it was used to carry freight and passengers along the Keighley line. It closed in… Read More Walkshire: Great Northern Railway Trail
AD The products were given to us. With Seth being 15 months we are head-long into weaning and all the fun that comes with it, including trying to find the right tableware. I also try, but often fail, to do my bit for the environment and have avoided using plastic products both with toys and… Read More Eco-friendly tableware review
Photo by Kate Haslegrave Distance: VariousPram friendly: No Lots of people come to Haworth and walk up the Main Street, see the Parsonage, enjoy the shops and cafes but never venture the short walk over to Penistone Hill Country Park. Situated between Haworth and Stanbury it truly is a beautiful area and, in my opinion,… Read More Walkshire: Penistone Hill Country Park
Distance: 1.3 miles Pramable: Yes I have been walking around Ogden Reservoir water for as long as I can remember and it’s changed quite a lot over the years. What hasn’t changed though it’s a beautiful scenery and variety of routes you can take from the lowlands of the reservoir to the paths that take… Read More Walkshire: Ogden Reservoir
Mother’s Day is here again and like so many who have lost their mother I’ve struggled during the run-up to it. The barrage of non-stop advertising on social media and television has been relentless and it’s hard to escape. It’s more than twenty years since my mother died of cancer; she was just 51 at… Read More Mother’s Day and grief – shouldn’t I be over this now?
Distance: Approximately 3 miles Pram Friendly: No There are few women from Yorkshire who elicit as much admiration as the Bronte sisters. Writing world famous literature from a humble village on the outskirts of Keighley is no mean feat, doing it more than 80 years before women were even allowed to vote takes it to… Read More International Women’s Day: The Bronte Walk
*AD In collaboration with Hotels.com but all views are my own. Having lived in York for a number of years in my 20s I know what a great place it is for a family day out. Of course right now, we can’t go anywhere due to lockdown regulations but if you want to start planning… Read More Planning a family day in York
Railway Children Walk Distance: About 2.5 miles Pram friendly: No As well as being famous for the home of the Bronte sisters, Haworth has another claim to fame, the village and surrounding area were used as the location for the film The Railway Children. The 1970’s film is based on the novel by E Nesbit… Read More Walkshire: Railway Children Walk
