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By Paul Steele

Recipes
Easy Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe
baldhiker.com - Jessica Wilkes
I love cinnamon in anything, one of my all time favourite cakes is a carrot cake! This one is super moist, mostly due to the large proportion of …
1 day ago
Lighthouses
The Sir Peter Scott Lighthouse At Sutton Bridge
baldhiker.com - Janine Moore
Our family day out began as a spontaneous trip to discover an area we’d not previously stopped long enough to explore, usually we would only pass …
September 4
Snorkelling
Sailing The Ang Thong Islands - Kayaking and Snorkelling Tour
baldhiker.com - Paul Taylor
After spending a day or two on the Thai islands of Koh Samui or Ko Pha Ngan then your senses will persuade you that you have arrived in paradise. …
September 2
Bronze Age
Kirkcarrion - The Mysterious Barrow Above Middleton-in-Teesdale
baldhiker.com - Paul Steele
Wandering through Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, you may have glanced up to the hills and seen Kirkcarrion, a circular clump of trees on a …
August 31
Butterflies
A Walk Around Snelsmore Common, Berkshire
baldhiker.com - Emma Kirkup
Looking to escape from the daily grind for a few hours, a friend suggested that we meet up at Snelsmore Common, near Newbury, Berkshire for a …
August 26
London Eye
Three Vegan Lunches in London
baldhiker.com - Jessica Wilkes
Most people taking a trip down to London would get excited about visiting Buckingham Palace or riding the London Eye, but if you’re vegan and as much …
August 18
Blackpool
Around The World In 80s Days – Grand Theatre Blackpool
baldhiker.com - Paul Steele
The Blackpool Grand Theatre is celebrating its 125th birthday this year and as part of the celebrations they have formed their own theatre company, …
August 15
Ullswater
Waterfoot Park, A Beautiful Lake District Weekend Stay
baldhiker.com - Paul Steele
It was time to jump in the motorhome and head for a weekend of adventure in the Lake District. And it was about time I headed back to one of …
August 14
Millers Dale Tn The River Wye – Relaxed Monsal Trail Walk
baldhiker.com - Janine Moore
Millers Dale holds many lovely memories, it is also preserved as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the river Wye running through the valley, …
August 14
A Walk Around Hury and Blackton Reservoirs, Baldersdale
baldhiker.com - Paul Steele
The valleys of County Durham are beautiful and yet amazingly quiet to enjoy some wonderful walks. Baldersdale is one such beautiful valley with the …
August 12
UK National Parks
Curbar Edge to Baslow Edge, A Peak District Circular Walk
baldhiker.com - Helen Clarkson
Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge with all their gritstone magic are favourite locations of mine and nearly always get a visit when I go on a trip to the …
August 11
Lockerbie
A Night At The Dryfesdale Country House Hotel, Lockerbie
baldhiker.com - Paul Steele
Lockerbie, a gateway to Scotland and a gateway to the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway. The Best Western Dryfesdale Country House Hotel was a unique …
August 7
Banksy
An Insight Into The Power of Intrinsic Motivation
baldhiker.com - Andrea D
The implication for motivation is vast and just as Newton’s principles can help us explain our physical environment, motivation principles can enable …
August 6
Costumes
Comic Con Birmingham – A Family Adventure
baldhiker.com - Janine Moore
Every now and again, it’s good to go on an adventure and Comic-Con is undeniably that, especially if you join in the fun and dress up, you won’t feel …
August 5
Healthy Vegan Tofu Katsu Curry Recipe
baldhiker.com - Jessica Wilkes
Katsu curries (even vegan ones) are becoming increasing common in restaurants and supermarkets, but if you glace at the nutritional information, more …
August 4
Swapping City Living For The Good Life
baldhiker.com - Giovanna Cucchi
My good Friend Paul The Baldhiker asked me to write a short article here on the Mental Health benefits of getting into the ‘Great Outdoors’ and …
August 2
UK National Parks
The Snowdonia Slate Trail, Betws-Y-Coed to Gwern Gof Isaf
baldhiker.com - Ceira MacLachlan
I have always had a strong connection to North Wales from spending many ‘staycations’ on Anglesey as a kid and driving through the stunningly …
August 1
Sicily
The Beautiful Baroque City of Ragusa Ibla, Sicily
baldhiker.com - Cath Hebdon
Back in May this year I was fortunate enough to pay a visit to this stunning part of Sicily with my mother. We were on one of our breaks away again …
July 29
Recipes
Chocolate Raisin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
baldhiker.com - Jessica Wilkes
Ever since I went to Florida with my family when I was little, I’ve been a bit obsessed with cinnamon rolls. I remember passing by a shop that sold …
July 28
Hills, Mountains, Peaks, Fells and Summits - The Difference
baldhiker.com - Paul Steele
Paul, What is the difference between a hill and a mountain? A question that I am so often asked when on social media or out walking with friends or …
July 25
Cycling Off Road On The Granite Way, Devon
baldhiker.com - Emma Kirkup
When you think of Devon you often think of sandy beaches, the Jurassic coastline and family-friendly days out. Wanting to do something a bit …
July 24
A Walk of Sheffield Pike, Heron Pike and Glenridding Dodd
baldhiker.com - Ceira MacLachlan
So today I decided I was going to bag another 2 Wainwrights, it’s becoming a bit addictive this Wainwright bagging!! I’d always wanted to get …
July 23
A Day At Brimham Rocks - A Geological Wonder
baldhiker.com - Paul Steele
Brimham Rocks are situated around 11 miles from Harrogate on the North Yorkshire Moors and they are one of the most interesting natural landscapes in …
July 22
Green Lentil Curry Recipe
baldhiker.com - Jessica Wilkes
Everyone has a few staple dinners that they come back to at least once a week, for me it’s this one, Green Lentil Curry. Very cheap, easy to make, …
July 21
Sparkling Red Wine, McGuigan Black Label Shiraz
baldhiker.com - Paul Steele
Sparkling red wine? It has certainly come a long way from the old too sweet cheap wine of the past. In fact so much so that McGuigan Black Label …
July 20
Orlando: An Airboat Safari And The Kennedy Space Centre
baldhiker.com - Emma Kirkup
When staying in Orlando, you often think of Disney and Universal Studios and their theme parks. Sure, my holiday was to Florida was to involve a lot …
July 18
Walking to the Wheel Stones on Derwent Edge – Peak District
baldhiker.com - Janine Moore
Derwent Edge as you might imagine, overlooks the Derwent valley in Derbyshire and the walk includes some beautiful scenery. There are several routes …
July 18
Recipes
Vegan Classic Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe
baldhiker.com - Jessica Wilkes
When I decided to go vegan about 3 years ago, never did I think that I’d be creating a recipe with both the words “vegan” and “cheese” in the title! …
July 15
Drones
Photography With The DJI Mavic 2 Pro
baldhiker.com - Paul Steele
Recently I decided it was time to upgrade my drone for my travel and social photography. I went up to the DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Of course a big purchase …
July 14