It's a bit quiet in here lately.....

[tufftie]

Thank you for that - sounds well worth a visit at some point ! I'm sure we'll be doing a magical mystery tour that way some time but not sure when - though the Lakes and surrounding areas is somewhere I definitely want to visit again

[Sparrowlegs]

Originally Posted by tufftie

Thank you for that

Can you recommend anywhere that perhaps you feel is a AONB. I have good knowledge of what North of the Pennines has to offer but very rarely venture South.

[tufftie]

Originally Posted by Sparrowlegs

Can you recommend anywhere that perhaps you feel is a AONB. I have good knowledge of what North of the Pennines has to offer but very rarely venture South.

The areas around where i am at the moment are AONB's - Cuckmere Haven and valley is really lovely and good for wildlife - assuming the sheep haven't munched all the early spring flowers - lol It's really good for birds there. The Downs all around there are great for wildlife - esp reptiles and some rare plants. Will go into it in more detail tomorrow as a little busy right now. Depends a bit what time of year you were thinking of visiting the area - but cuckmere is good in all seasons
However i'd avoid Cuckmere on sunday afternoons and Bank Holidays

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by Sparrowlegs

Can you recommend anywhere that perhaps you feel is a AONB. I have good knowledge of what North of the Pennines has to offer but very rarely venture South.

Well it isn't an official AONB, but the South Pennines were I live oozes character. Of course, not the wilderness of the North Pennines or Bowland, but the area has a real sense of character. The moors are a delight (well aren't all moors), with interesting wooded cloughs, eg Hardcastle Crags (NT place), and there are plenty of hillside hamlets to explore, eg Heptonstall and the Saddleworth villages.
But I'd get here quick, before the insidious march of wind farms destroys the area's local distinctiveness for good.

Regards, Chris