top of page
Walks
Walking, hiking, rambling, tramping........whatever you call it, this section is all about the joy of putting one food in front of the other. Join us as we explore breathtaking landscapes from the North of England to New Zealand as we take you on walks across the globe.
'In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks....'
John Muir
Stone Store to Rainbow Falls Walk Kerikeri, Northland, New Zealand
As I discover the highlighted trails of Northland, New Zealand I keep returning to a local favourite, the Stone Store to Rainbow Falls walk.
Julie James
Mar 29
Haruru Falls Walk, Northland, New Zealand
“Water is the most perfect traveler because when it travels it becomes the path itself!” ― Mehmet Murat Ildan, Step by step I am very...
Julie James
Jan 16
Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk, Sydney, Australia
"Don't worry about the world ending today... It's already tomorrow in Australia" - Charles M Schulz I spent a few days in Sydney...
Julie James
Oct 29, 2024
Lytham St Annes to St Annes on Sea, Lancashire, UK – A Nostalgic Coastal Walk - Reliving Childhood Memories
“Take only memories, Leave only footprints” Chief Seattle There is something truly magical about childhood holidays. The memories of...
Julie James
Sep 7, 2024
A Coastal Walk - Chouet Bay to Cobo Bay, Guernsey, Channel Islands
‘Seeing the watery part of the world is a way I have of driving off the spleen and regulating the circulation. Whenever I find myself...
Julie James
Sep 1, 2024
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK - Discovering art in nature: A visit to YSP
‘I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free’ Michelangelo One of my favourite, ‘go to’ local walks in West Yorkshire...
Julie James
Aug 20, 2024
Blackpool Bridge Walk, Holme, West Yorkshire, UK
“Leave the road, take the trails .” – Pythagoras Some walks are special because of their familiarity, a well-known, much-loved walk...
Julie James
Jun 30, 2024
Saltaire to Bingley Five Rise Locks Canal Walk with a visit to Salts Mill
‘Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience’ Ralph Waldo Emerson We are back from New Zealand, spending the summer in West...
Julie James
Jun 23, 2024
Wairakau Stream Track, Whangaroa, Northland, New Zealand
One of the first walks of my New Zealand adventure started from our doorstep in Totara North. On a warm January day, we set off to follow...
Julie James
Jun 8, 2024
Mahinepua Peninsula Track, Northland, New Zealand.
On a beautiful sunny Sunday, we set off to walk the Mahinepua Peninsula Track, described as one of the best coastal walks in Northland....
Julie James
Jun 3, 2024
Otawhiri Peninsular Walk, Totara North, Northland, New Zealand
A long way from my West Yorkshire hometown of Holmfirth, 11,131 miles to be precise, is Totara North, a small settlement on the shore of...
Julie James
May 27, 2024
Huddersfield to Marsden - A Walk Along The Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Canal walks have a strong pull with their unfolding landscapes, wildlife, alternative and intriguing lifestyle options and the general...
Julie James
May 13, 2024
The Water of Leith Walkway, Edinburgh, Scotland
' A silver thread in a ribbon of green ....... ' There is something wonderfully indulgent in talking a day out to travel by train to a...
Julie James
May 13, 2024
Walking Regent's Canal, London, UK
I spend a lot of my free time walking across beautiful rural countryside, but recently I took a trip down to London for the day for a...
Julie James
May 3, 2024
bottom of page