Definitely feeling Arthur Ransome, Swallows and Amazons theme to the summer with lovely trip to Torver near Coniston Water for a summer break. Wanted to write a few words and pictures about some of our favourite things to do in this area. Brantwood House, Garden and Estate Brentwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of… Continue reading Arthur Ransome theme summer break in Torver near Coniston Water
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Scrambling and wild camping with my daughter on Old Man of Coniston
The plan was simple enough for a weekend of wild camping and scrambling around Coniston with my daughter. From the school pickup we joined the sea of traffic heading north around Manchester towards the Lake District. A few years back we we discovered Audible as a way of keeping everyone happy with long journeys, this… Continue reading Scrambling and wild camping with my daughter on Old Man of Coniston