The beautiful Durham Dales are a vision in green!

At any time of the year the Durham Dales are spectacular and beautiful. Whether it is the snow of winter or the shades of brown in autumn, they are a beautiful sight. But my favourite time of the year in the Durham Dales is spring, with the green colours-

These photos were taken just outside the lovely village of Middleton-in-Teesdale which is a great place to visit and stop for a nice cup of tea. Check them out http://www.middletonplus.org.uk/

The Durham Dales are a must for any visitor to the North East of England so put it on your list.

High Force waterfall is a sight to behold

High Force waterfall is the heart of the Durham Dales and is a great place to visit for young and old. It is a leisurely walk from the car park and pub down to the waterfall through a wooded area.

The High Force waterfall itself is quite spectacular and , depending on the amount of rainfall in the previous few days, can be very powerful-

Gone are the days from my childhood where you could stand at the top of the waterfall and feel the force of the water pass you by as you stood there, but with safety in mind that is probably just as well.

Check out the visitor details at http://www.highforcewaterfall.com/