One of the tragedies of Storm Desmond was the loss of the historic Pooley Bridge, below Ullswater. We were there just before the storm admiring the beautiful old bridge, little realising that it would soon be swept away. Now a new, modern bridge is being built across the River Eamont. It looks very nice, butContinue reading “Walking the Dalemain Loop – Ullswater Way”
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Dangerous Game – Publication Day — John Bainbridge Writer
Dangerous Game – Publication Day My new book is published today. Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered the E-book version or bought the paperback. I hope you enjoy the novel. If you haven’t ordered a copy I’ve provided an online link below. And do please tell your friends and fellow readers. Word of […] viaContinue reading “Dangerous Game – Publication Day — John Bainbridge Writer”
A Dartmoor Path Lost
Once upon a time there used to be a public right of way running to the east of Dartmoor Prison, passing not far from the French and American War Cemeteries. Sometime ago, I can’t remember whether it was in the 1970s or the 1980s, it was officially closed at the request of the prison authorities.Continue reading “A Dartmoor Path Lost”
Walking the Lowther Castle Loop
The Ullswater Way was set up in the wake of Storm Desmond and a beautiful route it is too. We walked it a couple of years ago and very much enjoyed our exploration. But apart from the main route around the lake there are now two loops, heading away from Ullswater itself, but which exploreContinue reading “Walking the Lowther Castle Loop”
Walking the Old Ways 