Just beyond the lake, the masses of ducks and the over-friendly swans, lies a path going straight into the woods. Watergate Forest Park connects with Washingwell Woods which is the route we took. It was a beautiful place. You know I love a good nature walk, and this place was something special. As soon as we went over the little wooden bridge, everything...
I live about ten minutes away from Watergate Forest Park and have passed in on numerous occasions, yet I’ve never actually parked up and went in until a couple of days ago. I went with my brother and Poppy pooch and I really didn’t know what to expect. What I found pretty much blew me away. I was so pleased the sun decided...
It’s rare that I get to go to Saltwell Park without a hyper dog pulling me along. So when the opportunity presented itself I pretty much ran there, nuts in hand (for the squirrels) and dragged my pal Nic along for a bit of park fun. I actually got to go into Saltwell Towers for once too. We went and got a cuppa...
Going for afternoon tea seems to have become a bit of a regular occurrence as of late. (Not that I’m complaining.) I think it’s just a case of having various vouchers for places and just wanting to get out and try somewhere different. My mam had one for Jesmond Dene House which I was so bloomin’ excited for. I’ve wanted to go for ages, so...
Yesterday, the family and I went on a little country walk. We’ve all been trying to be a bit healthier and have been going swimming and playing the odd game of badminton. (Well trying to play I should say.) So with the weather being somewhat alright, we thought a nice little walk through the woods, near the Rownlands Gill/Swalwell area would be a...
