Mike Powell
@spartrekker.bsky.social
A sideways look at life, landscapes, nature and culture from a northern dale. There may be an occasional rant, but not too often (promise).
Bollihope valley, County Durham. #northpennines
May 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Bollihope valley, County Durham. #northpennines
Moonrise over Borrowdale in the Lake District.
May 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Moonrise over Borrowdale in the Lake District.
Moonrise in Borrowdale, Lake District,
May 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Moonrise in Borrowdale, Lake District,
Subtle graffiti on re-painted railway bridge. #weardalerailway
April 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Subtle graffiti on re-painted railway bridge. #weardalerailway
Inspiring, but exhausting, weekend recording with a Mouthful choir at the marvellous Sunbeams Community Music Trust near Penrith, Cumbria
www.mouthfulway.co.uk/home
www.mouthfulway.co.uk/home
March 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Inspiring, but exhausting, weekend recording with a Mouthful choir at the marvellous Sunbeams Community Music Trust near Penrith, Cumbria
www.mouthfulway.co.uk/home
www.mouthfulway.co.uk/home
Archaeology for Ukraine.
March 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Archaeology for Ukraine.
The wonderful Karine Polwart performing at Celtic Connections in Glasgow tonight.
February 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The wonderful Karine Polwart performing at Celtic Connections in Glasgow tonight.
Glasgow’s premier small music venue. Love the name!
January 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Glasgow’s premier small music venue. Love the name!
Panorama of Glasgow from the Necropolis this morning.
January 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Panorama of Glasgow from the Necropolis this morning.
In wonderful Glasgow tonight.
January 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In wonderful Glasgow tonight.
Flat calm at Derwent Reservoir in County Durham today.
January 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Flat calm at Derwent Reservoir in County Durham today.
Spine-tingling harmony singing. These concerts will be fabulous. Grab tickets if you can.
January 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Spine-tingling harmony singing. These concerts will be fabulous. Grab tickets if you can.
The Sele, Hexham. A frosty morning in the Tyne valley.
January 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The Sele, Hexham. A frosty morning in the Tyne valley.
For much of the year this stream - bed is dry but after the snowmelt of the past 24-hours we have a waterfall again. Enjoy it while it lasts! #weardale #northpennines
January 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
For much of the year this stream - bed is dry but after the snowmelt of the past 24-hours we have a waterfall again. Enjoy it while it lasts! #weardale #northpennines
Weardale has a new idol.
January 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Weardale has a new idol.
Grouse tracks on snowdrift, Weardale
January 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Grouse tracks on snowdrift, Weardale
Not often I go for a Boxing Day walk in the dale wishing I had worn less clothing. Positively balmy at lunchtime. #weardale #northpennines
December 26, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Not often I go for a Boxing Day walk in the dale wishing I had worn less clothing. Positively balmy at lunchtime. #weardale #northpennines
A spot of hedge planting today. The perfect pre-Christmas de-stress. #durhamwildlife #volunteers
December 20, 2024 at 1:57 PM
A spot of hedge planting today. The perfect pre-Christmas de-stress. #durhamwildlife #volunteers
Smile please … it’s almost Christmas!! 🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅
December 14, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Smile please … it’s almost Christmas!! 🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅
I love this cafe… we need more conversation.
December 13, 2024 at 11:15 AM
I love this cafe… we need more conversation.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland
December 10, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Lindisfarne, Northumberland
Exploring archaeology in the Northumberland National Park north of Hadrian’s Wall yesterday. A wonderful historical landscape just there to enjoy.
December 1, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Exploring archaeology in the Northumberland National Park north of Hadrian’s Wall yesterday. A wonderful historical landscape just there to enjoy.
A fascinating day spent delving in the archives at The Story, Durham. Impressive new facilities for archival research - even has a cafe!
November 26, 2024 at 1:17 PM
A fascinating day spent delving in the archives at The Story, Durham. Impressive new facilities for archival research - even has a cafe!
Today’s conservation task with #durhamwildlifetrust - thinning an overcrowded plantation. Letting the trees breathe & improving biodiversity.
November 22, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Today’s conservation task with #durhamwildlifetrust - thinning an overcrowded plantation. Letting the trees breathe & improving biodiversity.