Curbar Edge

What better way to spend a bank holiday Monday than to go walking in the Derbyshire hills. On a clear day from Curbar Edge you can see out over the Derbyshire moors and valleys. I forget how close we are to the Peak District.

Rother Valley

Several days ago my wife and I visited Rother Valley Country Park, which is situated near the border of Sheffield and Rotherham. I have been here a couple of times now and love it.   The park was opened on 27th May 1983 on the site of an old quarry and covers 740 acres, which … More Rother Valley

The Sheffield Wheel

When I was at Nikki’s last week we went to see the new big wheel that Sheffield has in its city centre. It’s like the London Eye but on a slightly smaller scale I think. It’s placed in a strange place but you do get some good views when your at the top of it.