The car is going into the garage today so whilst it is there I am going to head out to bag a nearby trig point which has been in my sights for a little while. …
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Walking in the Rain on the Quantock Hills
I am back on the Quantock Hills today, the weather forecast is not great and Lynnie has decided to stay in the caravan and catch up with some reading whilst keeping an eye on Dexter …
Continue readingOn a Section of the Grand Western Canal
Whilst at the Cadeside CAMC site last January we did an interesting walk along a disused section of the Grand Western Canal and we’ve decided to combine part of that route into today’s walk. Our …
Continue readingInteractive Map of My 209 Trig Pillars
For many years a key feature of my walking has been to visit Ordnance Survey triangulation pillars, also known as trig points. These pillars were introduced in 1935 in a project led by Brigadier Martin …
Continue readingA Three Mile Circuit from the Silver Plough
Today I am heading out for a circular walk I have followed for most of my life. By my early teens I had developed a passion for being out in the countryside and used to …
Continue readingAround the Downs into Church Copse
I am out walking a familiar route again today. One of the consequences of the lockdown and not being able to get away in the caravan is frequently walking the same routes. However, I am …
Continue readingPitton to Bentley Wood
Crosby is making good progress on his rehabilitation, yesterday we notched up four miles together without any ill effects. So today we are going to venture a bit further and do one of my regular …
Continue readingWalking to Farley Farm
I am out on my own again for my daily exercise. Crosby is making good progress after his surgery, but is still restricted to short walks. My route today is a familiar one, it is …
Continue readingA Short Walk on the Downs
With both dogs limited to how far they can walk we are out for a short walk on the downs. Old age is catching up with Dexter, his arthritic joints won’t let him go far and …
Continue readingA Stroll Around Church Copse
Usually at this time of year we are away in the caravan exploring the countryside. However, with the current Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting sensible restrictions on travel and the “lock down” of people we …
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