It is the final day of this brief trip to Rode and after yesterday’s excursion to the Mendips we have decided to stay closer to the site today and make…
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Hillforts and a Trig Point on the Mendip Hills
We have walked in many parts of the Country but up until today have not ventured onto the Mendip Hills. A couple of times when living in Taunton I thought about…
Read MoreAqueducts and Lock Ups
During our travels we have covered many miles along canal towpaths, I find the industrial architecture around the construction of canals fascinating. Lynnie thinks too many miles on a towpath…
Read MoreJamming About from Barrow Farm CL
Usually September is a month when we spend a lot of time in the caravan. However, this year for various reasons, including work being done to our house and my…
Read MoreSouth Downs Way – Day 6 – Rodmell to Eastbourne
When I went to bed last night the rain was lashing down and I was hopeful that the storm would have blown through by the morning. Getting up and looking…
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Every morning since starting my trek along the South Downs Way (SDW) I have assiduously checked the local weather forecast. Today, eating my breakfast in the Castle Inn surrounded by…
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As forecast there was rain and high winds during the night and it looks like I will be in for a blustery day up on the Downs. After an excellent…
Read MoreSouth Downs Way – Day 3 – Elsted to Amberley
After a good night’s sleep, due to a combination of yesterday’s twenty miles walk and a few good pints of ale last night, I am treated to a wonderful fresh…
Read MoreSouth Downs Way – Day 2 – East Meon to Elsted
In the days when I was still working I used to travel a lot so it was not uncommon to for me to wake up and wonder where I was. …
Read MoreSouth Downs Way – Day 1 – Winchester to East Meon
After weeks of preparations the day has finally arrived when I set off to walk the South Downs National Trail. This is the first time I have tackled a long…
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