Every Sunday at Rambling Man we used to dig in to our photographic archives and excitedly share some of our favourite snapshots of our journeys. That was until 2015 when time constraints put paid to that.
But then in 2020 something happened. And it seemed like a good point to bring it back. Because, why not?
Need to stop dreaming of the Lake District.Published 3 October 2021
n we decided to move out of London in 2014, I spent some time wondering whether I could somehow get a job somewhere like Kendal and live a lot closer.
Use Hand SanitizerPublished 19 September 2021
If there was ever a sight that sums up the age we’re living in, it’s a sign on a gatepost next to a path imploring you to clean your hands.
When walking a coast path, don’t forget to visit the beachPublished 25 July 2021
A picture of the beach can only mean one thing. Yes it’s time for the traditional Rambling Man Summer Break.
A fine view on the South Downs WayPublished 20 June 2021
You can keep your Severn Sisters and your Beacon Hill. This view at Amberley is what it’s all about.
The battered, isolated red phone boxPublished 6 June 2021
In celebration of the fact I’ll hopefully be meeting a friend for a good walk soon, here’s a photo of a phone box!
Oxford Crag and a lovely view of UllswaterPublished 25 April 2021
There are many times when I have been climbing a fell in the Lake District that I come to a point that has an amazing view. And quite often that point is nowhere near the summit.
The South Downs Way – A Sunday Picture SpecialPublished 14 February 2021
Eleven years ago I set off on the South Downs Way. So what better excuse to look at some lovely photos from that walk.
I’m a sucker for an artistically looking cairnPublished 7 February 2021
It all looks too delicate. Like a strong wind would blow it over. Maybe even a breeze. But it was good to see it whilst it was there.
The stone bridge of WatendlathPublished 22 November 2020
Watendlath Packhorse Bridge is a cracking bridge. But please don’t visit it. I’d rather like to keep it to myself if it’s all the same.
Coniston Copper MinesPublished 1 November 2020
Coniston is no longer industrial. But the industrial legacy certainly lives on.
The trail in a tunnelPublished 16 August 2020
Trails on old railway lines often go a bit haywire when they reach an old tunnel. Not so the Monsal Trail, which the White to Dark follows in part.
The autumnal colours of BorrowdalePublished 2 August 2020
Browns, rusts, golds and more. In the right place, autumn looks amazing.
Werneth LowPublished 21 June 2020
Werneth Low is a hill. It’s not a particularly big hill. But it has good views. And a very popular pub.
Wild flowers in a field of wheatPublished 7 June 2020
A photograph that has everything. Wheat. Wild flowers. A very tall person walking in the distance. What more could you want?
Dreaming of a night in the tentPublished 24 May 2020
Who wouldn’t like a night under canvas right now?
The hidden beaches of PembrokeshirePublished 3 May 2020
For me one of the most enticing parts of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path are the secluded, isolated beaches it goes by.
Dreaming of Black SailPublished 19 April 2020
Like many people, I had plans for this year. Plans that – right now – I have no idea whether they will come to fruition. One was to visit Black Sail Hostel.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New YearPublished 22 December 2019
Hope you enjoy your Christmas Day barbecue.
The EndPublished 25 October 2015
Wandering off onto the sand, it’s the last edition of The Weekly Photograph.
CelebrationPublished 4 October 2015
Someone must have had a good night in this field in Burcot, Oxfordshire.
All Your Ferns Are Belong To UsPublished 27 September 2015
Here’s to the colour of the forthcoming autumn.
Because I’m such a fungiPublished 13 September 2015
Anyone for a video about mushrooms? Well it may happen, but in the meantime, here’s a picture of some instead.
Traditional British HolidayPublished 6 September 2015
Rain? Check. Large expanse of water? Check. Waterproof clothing? Check. Small child? Check.
Because sometimes you just have to cross a motorwayPublished 30 August 2015
Next time you’re out walking, why not walk near the M25? You won’t regret it.
What we need is a great big cairn on topPublished 23 August 2015
Don’t like photos of cairns on fell tops? Blame a Grand Canyon ranger.
Getting them interested earlyPublished 9 August 2015
Indoctrinate your child with a love of walking, using a little bit of Dick Bruna.
What happened in the Lakes, may not necessarily stay in the LakesPublished 26 July 2015
Good weather, good views. The Lakes rarely disappoint.
Stuck in the cloudsPublished 19 July 2015
Was it foggy for my recently finished holiday in the Lakes? How should I know? I can’t predict the future.
A fell-top picnicPublished 28 June 2015
Introducing a small child to the fun of eating lunch whilst being battered by the wind.
