The Great Stuff Blog

Travel Guide to… Grasmere

18 September 2023 by Rachel Wilson

Grasmere is a quaint Lake District village located in the heart of Cumbria. It's a great place to enjoy many activities the Lakes is famed for like wild swimming, fell walking and eating some traditional food. 

Visiting the Yorkshire Matterhorn

18 May 2023 by Rachel Wilson

Learn about Roseberry Topping and discover why it's often compared to the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps, despite its lowly height!

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne

10 February 2023 by Rachel Wilson

Once you step onto Holy Island a.k.a. Lindisfarne, it's like stepping back in time with its 16th century castle and the ruined, ancient Priory dominating your views.

A Day Out on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

29 November 2022 by Rachel Wilson

The famous narrow gauge Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is well worth a visit. There's plenty to see and do in this delightful part of the Lake District, not least a wonderful ride on a steam train.

Walking Malham Cove in Autumn

21 November 2022 by Rachel Wilson

Autumn is a great time of year to go walking in the Yorkshire Dales and particularly Malham Cove as you can appreciate the ever changing Autumnal colours.

The Best Tarns for Wild Swimming in the Lake District

14 September 2022 by Rachel Wilson

As the summer nights draw in and autumn approaches, September is still a great time of year for taking a dip in the Lake District.