Simonside in the Northumberland National Park is at its best (in my opinion) in mid-August. This is when the heather that covers the moors is in full bloom. Join me in this week as I make my way up to Dove Crag to photograph the moors, as well as something slightly mysterious, ancient and definitely weather-beaten. And no, it’s not me.

You can also see whether the sun shines on me over the course of the afternoon; how I get on with the tiny wildlife of the moors; and why I should take my ND grads out every time I head for the hills…