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Englemere Pond Nature Reserve in Leafy Ascot, Berkshire

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Englemere Pond Nature Reserve in leafy Ascot, Berkshire covers an area of 68.2 acres and consists of a large, shallow lake offering a wide range of habitats that are important for wildlife. The site is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) for its important range of habitats and associated species. …

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A Delicious Lunch at The Bailiwick in Englefield Green

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Just before Christmas, on a damp Monday, a friend and I met up with our pooches for a dog walk and a pub lunch together before the madness of Christmas took hold of our lives. After a great walk around Virginia Water Lake we had a delicious lunch at The Bailiwick in Englefield Green – a very dog friendly …

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The Dazzling Curbar Edge in the Peak District National Park

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During our three night pit-stop on our way home from Northumberland Hoover and I visited the dazzling Curbar Edge in The Peak District National Park.  The landscape here is just stunning with views across the River Derwent and far beyond.

The best place to park is at Curbar Gap car park (map) (streetview) however on busy …

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Homemade Goodies at Eyam Tea Rooms, Set in the Heart of Eyam

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When we booked our holiday cottage in Eyam one of it’s attractions for us was it’s proximity to a the highly recommended Eyam Tea Rooms, which sits just a few doors down the lane.    The wonderful array of homemade goodies at Eyam Tea Rooms, set in the heart of Eyam, greet you as soon as you …

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The Warm and Cosy Pine Door Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire

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Hoover and I popped to The Peak District in November and spent three nights at the warm and cosy Pine Door Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire on our way back down south after our holiday in Northumberland.  I had always wanted to visit this part of the country as I had heard it was stunning, and I wasn’t disappointed.  …

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