Jonathan Dodds

30/05/2026

Some of the wondrous wildlife at Etherow Country Park.

RSPB BBC Springwatch

26/05/2026

An interesting video looking at the history of the Hayfield branch line, which today forms the Sett Valley Trail.

This quiet walking trail was once a busy railway deep in the Peak D...

08/05/2026

Walking isn’t just walking. It’s curiosity. It’s looking around and wondering “what’s that sound?”, “why is that flower that colour?”, “what left that footprint?” Or even just “why are trees green?”

And one chap has done more to inspire that curiosity in us - and to answer those questions - than pretty much any other human being alive.

Happy 100th, Sir David, from walkers and wonderers everywhere - and thank you!

05/05/2026

Met a few of the locals at RSPB Old Moor Dearne Valley

RSPB

03/05/2026

Put myself in the hands of the good people at Country Walking Magazine yesterday and followed their Medlock Valley walk which starts and finishes at the wonderful Daisy Nook Country Park in Greater Manchester.

Plenty of highlights, which included exploring the Park Bridge area to learn about its industrial heritage, a stunning bluebell wood, and a dramatic view of the Manchester City Centre skyline from Higher Hartshead. Oh, and of course Daisy Nook itself with its woodland paths lined with wild garlic.

01/05/2026

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