To celebrate the Ordnance Survey National GetOutside day on Sunday 30th September I am leading a 5 mile guided circular walk from the Wiltshire village of Pitton through the Clarendon Estate. Along the way we make …
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We are nearing the end of our stay at Tax Farm CL and Lynnie is keen to visit nearby Hardwick Hall on the other side of Chesterfield. Whilst she is viewing the house I plan …
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After 252 days of my walk 2,018 mile challenge in support of the Trussell Trust I have covered 1,571 miles with over 185,000 feet of ascent. Most importantly, through the generosity of other I have …
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Since arriving at Tax Farm we have walked through Matlock a couple of times but not really stopped to have a look around. I have a few things to do around the caravan so drop …
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One of the reasons for visiting this area is to walk parts of the Peak District we haven’t previously visited. Over the years we have stayed in this area a few times and whilst enjoying …
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For some time I have aspired to walk the Pennine Way but the practicalities of doing it whilst working has stopped me thinking too seriously about embarking on a 268-mile trek over the best part …
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Yesterday we had a quiet day, we had planned a walk but I was not feeling at my best so decided after half an hour to turn around and head back to the caravan. Undeterred …
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The weather last night was rough, no rain, but the wind associated with storm Hector was particularly strong and as a consequence I had a very disturbed night frequently checking that the awning was secure. …
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Checking the local maps last night I planned a walk for today that would include an opportunity to bag a trig point. I also noticed there was another trig nearby in the woods on Farley …
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After a month in Yorkshire it is time for us to head south. We have decided to break the journey home with a stay in the Peak District, close to Matlock. This is an area …
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