by Jane Frith | Destinations
“How do you fancy cycling in Cambodia?” he asked. My initial response, I think, was something along the lines of “Aye, right!” – that wonderful Scottish double positive, which roughly translated means “Don’t be ridiculous!” I hesitated because I am neither a skilled...
by Jane Frith | Destinations, Lake District
The walk to High Sweden Bridge is one of my favourite walks from Ambleside. It is a relatively short walk, but it gives the feeling of being right in the heart of the Lake District. It is one of our go-to dog walks and it never disappoints. With views of Rydal Water,...
by Jane Frith | Destinations, USA
Arches National Park in Utah is one of my absolute favourite National Parks. It has the most amazing geography and geology and is stunningly beautiful. The other-worldly red rock formations, natural bridges and unique arches make for a wonderfully dramatic landscape...
by Jane Frith | Destinations
Well there’s a question! Is Lindores Abbey Distillery the oldest whisky distillery in Scotland? In its current incarnation, Lindores Abbey is actually one of the newest whisky distilleries in Scotland. In fact, when we first visited in 2019, it had not then bottled...
by Jane Frith | Destinations, Lake District
Wansfell Pike has the most wonderful views across Lake Windermere and over the Lakeland Fells and mountains. This is the latest post in my Lake District series and describes one of my favourite walks. Wansfell is situated high above the village of Ambleside and is...
by Jane Frith | Destinations, Lake District
Another post in the English Lake District series! This time we go on a favourite Lake District walk. The route from Skelwith Bridge to Elter Water and Little Langdale takes in some iconic Lake District views and, I think, is one of the best low level walks in the...