The lockdown restrictions on travel were eased yesterday and whilst we are still being extremely cautious I am getting into the car for the first time in weeks and starting…
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Twenty Mile Circuit to Clearbury Ring
For many years I have intended walking from Pitton to Clearbury Ring. As a circular walk it is over twenty miles, a distance I walk regularly. In normal circumstances, when…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreAround 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…
Read MorePitton 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…
Read MoreWalking 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…
Read MoreFigsbury Ring and Cockey Down
For a long time I have planned to do a circular walk from home taking in the Iron Age Hillfort at Figsbury Ring and then crossing Cockey Down to return…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreBagging Cherhill and Devizes White Horses
Earlier in the year my walking buddy Mandy suggested we try and visit every white chalk horse in Wiltshire as part of our 2020 walks. At the time it seemed…
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