Nottinghamshire travel & lifestyle blogger. A budget-friendly version of life in the twenties.
If you’re someone who wears glasses and loves makeup you will know that it can sometimes be difficult to get your look ‘just right’. It can be seen as a bit of a pain to figure out what looks work and what don’t when you wear glasses. Of course, you will be rocking the ‘geek …
Dental hygiene, we all know it’s essential… but often we get a bit too relaxed into a natural habit of replenishing products with the same products you’re used to using as opposed to searching for products that could improve your routine. New and improved products are regularly being released with better research and evidence of …
Wanderlust takes us everywhere and nowhere, all at the same time. Are you itching to travel? Is obstacle after obstacle getting in your way? We’ve all been there and it’s the most frustrating thing not being able to get up and go. Whether you’re inundated with University deadlines, there’s a global pandemic or you can barely afford …
Building a brand identity is not an easy task. All of your branding elements such as logo, fonts. designs, social media and imagery have to come together to develop your overall well-defined brand. Therefore it’s vital to dedicate plenty of time into branding, to ensure you’re entirely happy with your overall branding before publication. Likewise, …
Slogan tees are 100% a must-have wardrobe essential. Not only are they always so affordable and often relatable, they’re also super versatile and can be styled in many different ways to make an outfit go from a 1 to a 10. Here’s 4 of the most effective ways to style your slogan tees.
Anyone that has tried to plan a group trip understands how extremely difficult it can be. There are so many schedules to work with, everyone has in their mind what they want to do on this trip and everyone may not be working on the same timelines making it hard to lock in accommodations in …
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Step back in time visiting this 12th Century heritage site, it's a fantastic FREE beauty spot for ruin lovers. Rich in history, the remains of former Cistercian monastery stand tall with modernised mapping to help visitors visualise how the Abbey once looked. Located just outside of the Peak District in Staffordshire, these Abbey ruins are a fantastic stop-off point for a quick visit (it would take no more than 1 hour to take in all the sights and information).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As a landlocked Midlander, you find the simplest pleasures in finding hidden gems like this. This is the closest I've found to a make-shift beach in the 21 years I've lived in Derbyshire. Thankfully it offsets the itch to drive 2 and a half hours to the beach on a beautiful sunny day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Foremark Reservoir offers the perfect mix of beach and greenery with huge open spaces, plus £3 all day parking. Bring the whole family along have a picnic, play some games and head down to the sandy area for a little play and paddle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#ForemarkReserviour #derbyreservoir #derbybeach #reservoir #explorederby #derbyoutdoors #derbygreenspaces #seventrentwater #derbyfamilydayout #derbyshire #nottinghamshire #eastmidlands #eastmids #midlandsdayout #midlandbeach #escapethecity #sandy #beachvibe #familydayout #relaxinderby #escapethehustle #ukhiddengems #outdoorlover #derbyshirewalks #yourpeakdistrict #derbyshirewalks](https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/118472305_370287803973133_7981695893179750020_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=wuZ-9S2LQBkAX96K5QR&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&oh=c76d84700ce13f5f2ca4f2ab379c077c&oe=5F931A11)
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The picturesque stepping stones and neighbouring limestone valleys in their true beauty. It's very rare to get a photo of the stepping stones so empty, this was a one-shot wander in-between herds of people making their way across the stones. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#peaks #peakdistrictparks #peakdistrictwalks #visitpeakdistrict #explorepeakdistrict #peakcircularwalk #dovedale #dovedalesteppingstones #thorpecloud #peaksteppingstones #bbcmidlands #igersderby #peakdistrictnationalpark #naturephotography #dovedalepeakdistrict #hikingtrails #ruralengland #derbyshiredales #visitderbyshire #limestonevalleys #picturesquepeaks](https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/117544151_3401417213255669_2599310435115355230_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=A5hvUIgee58AX-M1mxr&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&oh=3d890d20946215c1666a6664848ca01e&oe=5F933B5D)
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Start the 3 mile circular walk from Ilam Hall (National Trust site) to the Dovedale Stepping Stones. The stepping stones are a fantastic find, but can get quite busy during peak times due to being popular with families on days out. The stepping stones make a perfect 'chill out' spot for a picnic and a paddle. The moderate walk sends you on an incline through fields with views of Thorpe Cloud followed by a decline heading onto the surfaced footpath near the designated Dovedale Carpark (start here if you are wanting a much shorter, direct route).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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