Kev Briggs

Another piece of Middlesbrough history in need of TLC. The landscaping needs to be tended as people have been sleeping rough here, and bits of tents and possessions are scattered about.

Litchfield as a town was delightful. Being from the North East, I described it to work colleagues as a cross between York and Durham. The architecture was fantastic and history everywhere. Samuel Johnson, with the dictionary and the grandfather of Charles Darwin, Erasmus, a prominent 18th century doctor, scientist, botanist, inventor, and poet. The elephants all over Lichfield were fantastic. We found these in Tamworth, too. Sorry for sitting on it. We didn't know you're not allowed. It's a great town with a lot to see. We will definitely be back soon.

Short lengths of single file FREE parking spaces on either side of the bridge where the gate is. To be honest, we did Cotter and Aysgarth in the same afternoon, and I enjoyed Cotter Force far better. Aysgarth is better for facilties and a family visit with a cafe and toilets. Cotter for a swim and paddle and a more secluded waterfall. The path to the force is new and well constructed as it follows the river. To be honest, I was not expecting Cotter Force to be so good. It was fantastic.

A hidden gem. Also known as the West Burton Falls. It was a great runout for a school waterfall project, and it was a totally unexpected visual feast, and the noise was fantastic.