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Martin Whatmough
@ramblingthroughtime.com
Hiking the UK’s wild places and digging into their history is my passion. I've just started a new publication. Expect trail guides, historical deep dives, and tales from my rambles. Let’s tread through time together! Ramblethroughtime.substack.com
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See a ruin? I see Easby Abbey’s refectory alive canons sneaking rolls, stained glass glowing. A 12th-century gem dissolved in 1536, now whispering history. Full story on Substack:

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#history #ramble #medieval #abbey #castle
So yesterday I was watching a Jackdaw perched on top of a chimney. Spotting a perfect photo opportunity, I grabbed my phone, only for it to fly away, and I thought I’d missed it. Then today, while looking through yesterday’s photos, I realized I’d actually captured it in flight! So happy!☺️
April 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
While on a ramble, I stumbled upon a grave that has stayed with me ever since. Sambo’s Grave at Sunderland Point is a poignant reminder of a forgotten past. I returned to pay my respects and share his story. Read the full piece on my Substack:
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March 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Poppy says hi! Can we start a cute dog/cat thread? I need a smile today😊 Let’s see your furry friends 🐾🐾

#pets #dogs #cats #cute #furryfriends
March 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
See a ruin? I see Easby Abbey’s refectory alive canons sneaking rolls, stained glass glowing. A 12th-century gem dissolved in 1536, now whispering history. Full story on Substack:

ramblingthroughtime.substack.com

#history #ramble #medieval #abbey #castle
March 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
So happy! I spotted this Roe Deer on my ramble up Arnside Knott today. Although very common in the UK, they never fail to put a smile on my face.
March 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I love the Scottish Highlands!

Photograph taken a few months back
March 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Every sunset promises a new dawn, hope rises with the morning light.
March 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I'm so happy, I hit 100 subscribers this week on my Substack! Now relaxing watching the sunset ❤️

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March 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Here are a few pictures from my day in the Lake District, hiking the copper mines trail. Lovely day and perfect weather!
March 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I've never tried poetry before, but I wrote this sitting in a mine shaft of all places, reflecting on life. Stay strong, everyone. Bad times and feelings don’t last forever.
Echoes From The Mineshaft
Finding light in the depths of struggle
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March 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Church spotting in Silloth, Cumbria yesterday.
March 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Lovely views across the Solway Firth today, looking over towards Scotland from Silloth, Cumbria, England.
March 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Sunday's short ramble from Brougham Castle to Brougham Hall, near Penrith, England, led me to the charming St. Wilfred’s Chapel. Built in 1658 by Lady Anne Clifford on a site used for worship since the 1300s, this red sandstone gem is just one of the reasons I love UK rambles.
March 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I'm quite impressed with the zoom on my phone. Managed to snap this pic of an Oyster Catcher while out on the canal.
March 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Can you spot the face?

I spotted this today while out on the Lancaster Canal, believed by local heritage to be a masons mark, a symbol left by stone masons to identify their work, although there’s no official records.
March 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Lovely day yesterday exploring Broughham Castle, Penrith, England
March 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I'll choose this road over a motorway any day

-Photography taken in the Scottish Highlands
March 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Loch Long, Scotland. Such a stunning place.
March 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
When I get my own castle, this is the door knocker I want 😊
March 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Preview of my new article. Now live on my Substack. Check it out here:

Ramblethroughtime.substack.com

#mentalhealth #anxiety #countryside #nature #history #garden #flowers #outdoors #depression
March 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I’m thrilled to share my first proper article in Rambling Through Time’s extra section! I’m bursting with excitement and pride, but I’ll admit—I’m also a bit nervous. This piece is deeply personal, a slice of my heart on the page, and I truly hope it resonates with you all.

#mentalhealth #anxiety
The Countryside Cure
How nature heals the heart
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March 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Join me from the start! – history, hiking, and countryside tales. Articles drop late March. Let’s roam together

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Rambling Through Time | Martin Whatmough | Substack
Hiking the UK’s wild places and digging into their history is my passion. Expect trail guides, historical deep dives, and tales from my rambles. Let’s tread through time together! Click to read Rambli...
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March 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Spotted this mushroom while out walking in the woods. Does anybody know what it is? And is it poisonous?
March 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Hi Bluesky 👋
I've only 1 follower 😞
Hopefully, the algorithm can help me find like-minded people.

My interests are:
-hiking
-nature
-wildlife
-pretty much all things outdoors
-photography
March 14, 2025 at 8:56 AM