Despite my vast network of walks in the local area I occasionally look at an Ordnance Survey map and spot a village or area I have not walked through. Sometimes…
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A Walk to Colmer’s Hill
Prior to setting off on this trip I studied the Ordnance Survey maps of the area to identify the local trig pillars I had not yet bagged. Visiting trigs has…
Read MoreA Walk to Pymore and Watton Hill
It is another miserable day. This grey overcast weather seems to have been going on for months. Yesterday we had a brief encounter with the sun, but we wake to…
Read MoreBurton Bradstock from West Bay
A couple of weeks ago we were discussing potential spots to visit in 2024 and Lynnie suggested a trip to West Dorset. She is a Dorset girl and grew up…
Read MoreExploring the Downs from Upton Lovell
A few months ago I went on a walk that started from Upton Lovell. It was an area I had not previously walked and there were some cracking views. Today…
Read MoreFollowing Tracks from Fritham
After my week away in Minehead I am back home and making the short trip into the New Forest today for a walk with my walking buddies Gary and Nigel. …
Read MoreA Circuit to Selworthy Cross
It is the last full day of my short trip to Minehead and I have decided to do a walk from the caravan site. One of my favourite walks in…
Read MoreBye Common and Room Hill
After yesterday’s abbreviated walk, due to feeling unwell, I had an early night and today feel a lot brighter. Still not 100% but well enough to venture out for a…
Read MoreRobber’s Bridge and Culbone Hill
Yesterday I woke to the sound of heavy rain on the roof of the caravan and the forecast showed it was set in for most of the day so I…
Read MoreBrendon Common from County Gate
A couple of years ago I achieved the gold award in the National Navigation Award Scheme. Learning navigation skills was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I wish I had done…
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