Prior to setting off on this trip I did a bit of research about interesting places in the locality and came across a striking image of Alfredâs Tower on the…
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Category: Region
A Walk to Gillingham
When we were looking for a place to stay on this trip I presented Lynnie with a list of potential locations, one of which was near Gillingham, the decision was…
Read MoreCastle Hill and White Sheet Hill
Over the last thirty years I have frequently travelled between Salisbury and Taunton and driven past Mere on the A303. I canât recall ever visiting the town and have often…
Read MoreWalking in Three Counties
When we are away in the caravan we try to do as much walking as possible from the site and avoid travelling too far in the car. This is an…
Read MoreThe Wyndham Oak
After just under a week at home we are back in the caravan. Once again we have not ventured far from home and it takes us less than an hour…
Read MoreWandering Around The Wallops
My car is booked in for itâs annual service today, not that it has done many miles since the last service. But nevertheless the requirements of the warranty mean things…
Read MoreDowlish Wake from Hill Farm CL
After my early morning walk I headed off to Perryâs Cider Farm Shop at Dowlish Wake. I hasten to add that I was not in search of cider, but a…
Read MorePilsdon Hill and Lewesdon Hill
Before the year is out I plan to visit the highest point in Wiltshire at Milk Hill on a walk which will include bagging the Alton Barnes White Horse. It…
Read MoreChard Reservoir and Herne Hill
Today we are going to take a walk from Chard and head up to Ilminster to bag a trig point on Herne Hill. It is just a short drive from…
Read MoreBagging Lambertâs Castle Trig
A few years ago Lynnie and I visited Lambertâs Castle hill fort. In those days I was not âbaggingâ trig points. Although I am pretty sure we visited the trig…
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