Chris Gee
Chris Gee is the author of Walking the Yorkshire Coast: A Companion Guide.
Recent articles by Chris Gee
Filey and Speeton Sands, North Yorkshire: What to see and do
Whether strolling along Filey's award-winning beach or exploring the geological wonders of Speeton Sands, these destinations offer a perfect blend of relaxation and coastal adventure.
Ventnor, Isle of Wight: What to see and do
From the exotic beauty of Ventnor Botanic Garden to the sandy beaches, there's something for everyone in this coastal town.
Malham Cove walk, Yorkshire Dales
Enjoy a spectacular walk around Malham Cove, famed for its incredible geology, bountiful wildlife and links to the Harry Potter films.
Thornborough Henges: why the 'Stonehenge of the North' more than rivals its famous southern counterpart
Between the North York Moors and Yorkshire’s Pennine Hills lies the greatest concentration of prehistoric henge monuments in Britain. Thornborough Henges is at the centre of this vast ritual landscape – for size, appearance and significance, it more than rivals its world-famous counterpart to the south
Thornborough Henges walk, North Yorkshire
Explore the 'Stonehenge of the North' on this 4.7-mile circular walk in North Yorkshire
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, North Yorkshire
Enjoy a series of cascades and waterfalls on Yorkshire's magical Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Causey Arch walk, County Durham
Discover a wealth of industrial heritage amongst colourful woodland on this 4.6-mile walk through Causey Woods to Causey Arch, thought to be the oldest surviving single-arched railway bridge
Allen Banks walk, Northumberland
Take an autumn wander through a deep-cut river gorge, cascading with wooded slopes, bubbling rivers and busy wildlife
Settle to Stainforth walk, Yorkshire Dales
The limestone hills around the Yorkshire town of Settle are laced with delights, from ferocious Catrigg Force and flitting northern wheatears to intriguing bone caves and slinking green lanes
Muker walk, North Yorkshire
A 7-mile hike starting and finishing at the village of Muker in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim walks
Pick from one of two circular gorge walks, each winding beside tumbling rivers and waterfalls through Glenariff Forest Park in Northern Ireland's County Antrim
Walk: Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire
Climb from the Yorkshire town of Pateley Bridge to heights of Guise Cliff for stirring views over the hills and waters of Nidderdale
Walk: Brixham and Berry Head, Devon
This 4-mile circular walk from Brixham to Berry Head includes a replica of Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind, an section of the South West Coast Path and an old fort and gun battery.
Flamborough Head, Yorkshire: what to see and so
One of the most spectacular chalk cliffs in Britain, Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs offer visitors dramatic cliff-top walks, spectacular sea views and close-ups of puffins and other nesting seabirds.
Walk: Grassington to Yarnbury, North Yorkshire
Wander through a vast network of invisible medieval field systems and settlements on this short walk from a charming Yorkshire Dales village.
Walk: Embleton Bay and Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland
Walk over ruddy-gold sands, across babbling coastal rivers and through wind-shaped dunes to the dramatic ruins of a 14th-century castle – welcome to Embleton Bay, one of Britain's most beautiful beaches.
Britain's best train journeys
Climb aboard a scenic train and journey through some of Britain’s most majestic countryside, from Scotland’s Highland coast to the quiet hills and vales of the Cotswolds
Walk: Morar to Tarbet, Highland
Walk along the rugged shores of Loch Morar in north-west Scotland, then return to the start by boat.
Walk: Rivington Terraced Gardens, Lancashire
Unearth crumbling archways and overgrown terraces within a hidden English wood in Lancashire
Day out: Carnforth, Lancashire
Visit the humble yet iconic café that starred in this true classic of British film before boarding a train to explore the surrounding hills, marsh and moors of Silverdale
Walk: Roseberry Topping, North Yorkshire
Quilted with banks of bluebells, sorrel and stitchwort, Yorkshire’s Matterhorn in the North York Moors National Park is a spring masterpiece
Walk: Cromer, Norfolk
A stunning eleven-mile walk along the Norfolk coast, starting and ending at the seaside resort of Cromer – marvel at yellow sea poppies, watch tractors pull fishing boats from the sea and dine on a delicious dressed crab.
Day out: Plockton, Highland
While away summer days amid tropical palms and clinking sailboats at Plockton in the Wester Ross region of north-west Scotland
Day out: Blakeney, Norfolk
Blakeney Point’s basking seals are a must-see on a visit to North Norfolk, but with its exuberant history and cosy inns, the spit’s namesake village on the coast shouldn’t be missed either