I haven’t been out for a day’s walking since returning from my trek between Taunton and Gloucester a couple of weeks ago. A combination of wet weather and struggling with…
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Category: South West
Exploring Around Avening
Last year whilst staying at Burnt Ash Farm CL I headed out on a circular walk which took me through Avening. When I later looked at the map I realised…
Read MoreIce Cream on the Common
It is another warm day with bright sunshine, so as far as Lynnie is concerned it is definitely a day for an ice cream. Then again with Winstone's Ice Cream…
Read MoreReturning to Burnt Ash Farm CL
Last year we spent an enjoyable week at Burnt Ash Farm CL on the outskirts of Minchinhampton exploring areas of the Cotswolds we had not previously visited. There was plenty…
Read MoreHaresfield to Gloucester (Day 1)
After months of planning I am finally off on the first stage of my long distance walk. Yesterday was spent travelling from my home in Wiltshire to the starting point…
Read MoreA Chance Encounter on Brendon Common
My short trip to Minehead is almost over, I head home tomorrow so today is my last chance to get out on Exmoor for a while. It is another bright…
Read MoreBarrows and Combes On Dunkery Hill
After a couple of days walking from the caravan site I have decided it is time to get in the car to venture to a slightly different area. Today I…
Read MoreDunster and Bat’s Castle
After a cracking day’s walking yesterday I sat down with the map to plan my route for today. On recent visits to this site I have squeezed in a walk…
Read MoreWinter Sun on North Hill
A regular walk of mine when in Minehead is a circuit visiting Selworthy and North Hill. The beauty of walking around here is there are so many routes to choose…
Read MoreHopcott Common and Alcombe Common
The start of my 2023 walking year has been slightly hampered due to illness. Last October I went down with Covid and it laid me low for a couple of…
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