An adventure to Ireby and Torpenhow

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Ireby fingerpost roadsign

Heading west from the city we arrived in the small village of Ireby before we travelled on to nearby Torpenhow.

Chance’s Park – Carlisle

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Morton Manor, Carlisle

Often things close to home are overlooked and so it is with Chance’s Park in Carlisle.

Maryport – boats, trains and sea

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Fishing boat in Maryport harbour

Last weekend dad went away to work in London,  so this week was payback time and he had a real treat in-store. Heading west on the A596 for around 25miles we arrive at the coastal town of Maryport. Parking in front of the Lake District Coast Aquarium, known locally as the  Maryport Aquarium, mum paid [...]

Soggy doggies and no sausages …

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I can see for miles ...

The Great British Weather strikes again  - and we get wet. Traditionally Sunday is a day for taking a stroll, having a nice sunday roast and then falling asleep in front of the fire whilst dad watches yet another film repeat. All started well, the overnight rain seemed to have passed over and the clouds [...]

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