Anyone that knows me well knows that I’m a regular visitor of coffee shops. In fact, I’ve started to write this blog while sitting in a coffee shop! As I sit and type, I also people watch. I see that some people have come in with friends or family members while others are sitting aloneContinue reading “More than coffee”
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I do like to be beside the seaside!
“Oh! I do like to be beside the seaside! I do like to be beside the sea!” We have all heard this old song and it conjures up memories of our childhood trips to the seaside. But as well as being a pleasant experience to visit the seaside, did you know that going to theContinue reading “I do like to be beside the seaside!”
Why reading is good for us
Is reading a book a pleasure to you or a bore? Do you want to read more books but never quite manage to get past the first chapter? Or do you always have a book on the go, either in your hand or on the kindle? From our school days, we are encouraged to readContinue reading “Why reading is good for us”
Get out of your comfort zone
Hillsborough Forest is one of my favourite walking destinations and I visit it regularly. As well as the diverse range of deciduous trees, a fantastic play park and a fort, it can also boast of having many swans and ducks in its beautiful lake. The swans are very used to being fed and will evenContinue reading “Get out of your comfort zone”
Newcastle Promenade
With the majestic Mourne Mountains sweeping down to the sea, the promenade at the County Down town of Newcastle is a favourite seaside walk for me all year around. The starting point is the car park beside the Percy French Restaurant. Head towards the sea where you will see the start of the promenade toContinue reading “Newcastle Promenade”
Happy new year!
The turkey is a distant memory, the Christmas tree is back in the attic and it’s back to work for everyone. But it’s also back to rambling for me and the start of my 2022 rambling challenge. This year I have upped the stakes and I’m aiming to complete 200 rambles (each at least 30Continue reading “Happy new year!”
My #100 Days of Walking is complete!
I finally did it! I completed my #100 Days of Walking Challenge on Sunday 12th December at the North Down Coastal Path! Starting on 1st January 2021 in Knockmany Forest near Augher, I made the bold decision to walk for at least 30 minutes for 100 days in 2021. I even announced this on myContinue reading “My #100 Days of Walking is complete!”
£6m mental health benefit of visiting NI woodlands
Visits to the UK’s woodlands boosts mental health and is estimated to save £185 million in treatment costs annually according to a landmark report published by Forest Research in December 2021. The report, published during ‘National Tree Week’ is the first time the health and wellbeing benefits of the UK’s woodlands have been quantified. ForContinue reading “£6m mental health benefit of visiting NI woodlands”
Please don’t feed bread to the ducks!
During my rambles, I have spotted many people feeding the ducks and swans. Bread seems to be the most popular food item being carried to the lakes but I have also spotted some signs indicating that bread isn’t good for the ducks. So what’s the real story? What do wild ducks eat in nature? Let’sContinue reading “Please don’t feed bread to the ducks!”
North Down Coastal Path
The North Down Coastal Path starts at Holywood Esplanade in the east and finishes at Orlock Point which is east of Groomsport. Even though the whole path stretches for 16 miles, my regular walk starts at the Seafront Road in Cultra near the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club. Keeping the sea on your left,Continue reading “North Down Coastal Path”
