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njsavorydesign
- May 3, 2021
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Tree climbing...not just for kids!
A quick stop on one of Derwent's many islands was a must at the weekend. A Canoeing and Paddleboarding adventure quickly turned into...
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njsavorydesign
- Apr 26, 2021
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The Grassmoor Round
There are some days that you'll truly remember: and our day doing The Grassmoor Round will be one of them. The walks starts from Crummock...
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njsavorydesign
- Apr 23, 2021
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An after work jaunt up Silver How
Earlier this week, Amanda messaged me at work, suggesting the idea of a spontaneous trip to one of our most local and lowest Wainwrights,...
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njsavorydesign
- Apr 12, 2021
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Snow and sunshine in one day
Now you can't have a birthday without homemade sushi (did I say homemade ginger?) and beers from Handsome Brewery on the beach. A canoe...
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njsavorydesign
- Mar 6, 2021
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A local adventure
Sometimes all your want to do is walk from your backyard. Luckily, we live in a place where our backdoor is where many go on holiday. A...
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njsavorydesign
- Feb 28, 2021
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A Sunday afternoon sunset paddle on Ullswater
It's been a long weekend and it's time to get some fresh air! Harri has been staying with us now for a couple of months and loves to get...
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njsavorydesign
- Feb 27, 2021
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A bunch of Herdies in the Langdales
I'm sorry, but I cannot start this post without making a tribute to these Herdwick sheep, who all posed so beautifully for me! These...
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njsavorydesign
- Feb 21, 2021
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The Fairfield Horseshoe, on a moody day
You'd be amazed to know that we left Ambleside, wishing we'd worn more summery clothes, hot and sweaty from a quick ascent past Rydal...
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njsavorydesign
- Jan 30, 2021
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Wintery walks
There's snow on the ground over the last week, then it's gone almost immediately. Yet, the snow depleted air still hangs on to the cold...
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njsavorydesign
- Jan 24, 2021
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A canoe on Windermere
What a stunner of a day it's been. Still water, brisk air, snow on the hills, no-one out, but we've popped to our most local launch in...
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njsavorydesign
- Jan 9, 2021
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A drive over to Ingleborough
With family plans, outdoors, we'd missed our chance to hike Ingleborough in the snow, but we knew it would mean some stunning...
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njsavorydesign
- Jan 3, 2021
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A bacon buttie and sunrise to see in the New Year
With plans completely cancelled, we decided to mix up New Year: New Year's Eve was an early night, all prepared for an early start. With...
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njsavorydesign
- Jan 2, 2021
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The promise of good things to come
A windy walk on Scout Scar above Kendal, with low hanging clouds and jackets zipped up as far as they would go. I'd never seen a near...
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njsavorydesign
- Dec 31, 2020
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Bikers at the top of Bow Fell and snowy Langdale circuit
The low pressure had brought in fresh snow and we jumped at getting out for a Wainwright circuit: starting with Crinkle Crags, up on to Bow
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njsavorydesign
- Dec 29, 2020
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Shifting light from Cat Bells
Somedays, the light keeps shifting and moving, and if you grab your camera quick enough, you can capture the spot where the light just...
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njsavorydesign
- Dec 28, 2020
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Mince pies & hot chocolate - and a yellow sunset to close Christmas Eve
Standing on top of the summit, with no-one else around, with mince pies from the local Staveley bakery and a flask of hot chocolate...
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njsavorydesign
- Nov 1, 2020
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Wood turned items
I love to try out product shots, finding just the right light to display them at their best. For the last month, I've been working in my...
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njsavorydesign
- Oct 6, 2020
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A watery walk to mark a special date
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail may be oversubscribed, but it's not difficult to see why: the milky waters and clear waters through limestone.
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njsavorydesign
- Sep 26, 2020
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A scramble up, and then down from Stickle Tarn
Today was one of those days where the light through the Langdales, on the descent from Stickle Tarn, was just perfect. A fun scramble up...
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