Ketton Packhorse Bridge: Is It Worth Going to See?
I’ve walked over a lot of bridges in my life, but Ketton Packhorse Bridge in Brafferton, Darlington stands out as one of the most unusual ones. It’s aRead More…
Category: Travel
In Search of the Middridge Faeries (Middridge fairies)
It’s amazing how one thing can lead to another. When I was researching the history of Middridge Quarry for a recent blog post, I discovered it is clRead More…
Middridge Quarry: A Place of Natural Beauty and Historical Significance
Train buffs are often attracted to Darlington and Shildon because of their rich railway heritage. Many other visitors take time out to visit the railwRead More…
Memories of Being Drugged and Robbed in Bucharest
Memories of being drugged and robbed in Bucharest – it’s kind of a strange title considering what happened. The truth is, I can’t remember what happenRead More…
The Saltburn to Skinningrove Cliff Walk: What to Expect
The walk from Saltburn-by-the-Sea to Skinningrove is just over four miles and, according to Google Maps, it should take just under half an hour to comRead More…
The Big Head Sculpture at Newton Aycliffe: What’s That About?
If you’ve ever travelled between Darlington and Newton Aycliffe, seen a big metal head sculpture near the road, and wondered what it is, I’m writing tRead More…
The Stone Table at Osmotherley: Things to Know Before You Go
Osmotherley is a small picturesque village in the Hambleton Hills in North Yorkshire. If you are walking The Cleveland Way, from Helmsley to Filey, yoRead More…
Skerne Railway Bridge: Is It Worth Going to See?
The Skerne Railway Bridge at Darlington is the oldest railway bridge in the world that’s still being used. It was designed in 1824 and, to this day, fRead More…
Nope! The Hill at Bishopton Is Not a Burial Mound
If you ever pass through the town of Bishopton, you may notice a small hill in a field next to the road. It’s easy to see the hill is man-made and youRead More…
Robin Hood’s Bay: Things to Know Before Your Trip
Robin Hood’s Bay is a small coastal town on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors. It’s about 9 km (5 miles) from the centre of Whitby, to the north, and 20Read More…