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Damson Days in the Lythe Valley
Hit the North was never a big fans of damsons. That is, until we spent time over Easter in Cumbria’s Lythe Valley. Damsons are, we discovered, more than just a plum-like fruit. They’ve inspired a...
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Jungfrau Express centenary – full version
This story appeared in an escorted touring supplement in the Telegraph over the weekend. The paper doesn’t post the link online, so I’ve reproduced the text here for anyone who missed it. The trip was...
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Wales Coast Path – the final walk
Hit the North is hanging up his walking boots for a while. I’ve spent the last couple of months guest blogging for Visit Wales about the Wales Coast Path. The project had its official inauguration at...
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Behind the scenes: public art in Ghent
The third and probably final in a series of trips to Ghent, Flanders, took a public art angle with TRACK. It was an odd story to cover: somewhat chaotic, at times baffling, often frustrating. Not easy...
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Behind the scenes: on assignment in the Alentejo
Hit the North has been out country. The Alentejo region of Portugal, since you ask, on assignment for Wanderlust magazine. The feature, combining wildlife spotting in the Vale do Guadiana Natural Park...
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Behind the scenes: Holland cheese trail
Hit the North has a thing about cheese. In fact, the more potent, smelly and ripe the better. I’ve been trying for ages to get an idea off the ground about Dutch cheese. Not the plastic-tasting Edam...
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Family holidays in Wales
So here’s the dilemma. I’m trying to choose a family-holiday escape suitable for my two girls aged two and six. I’m looking for something with a back-to-basics feel and a close-to-home destination. I...
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A local-food hotspot in Hawarden
It took me three goes but I’ve cracked it. That perfect summer-night order, that is, at new-favourite gastropub, the Glynne Arms, before exploring perennial-fave North Walian village, Hawarden,...
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Hit the North is evolving
Times change and Hit the North has to move with them. That’s why this blog will be changing its look, feel and focus in the weeks to come as part of my new WordPress site. Stay tuned for further...
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Cae Mabon: the verdict
* Two final posts before this blog moves to a new platform. This was written late summer as a pitch for a major family travel contract. I didn’t get it. Maybe you can tell me why below. David Atkinson...
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