I am walking on my own today. This is our last day at Wyndham Farm and Lynnie has decided a day around the caravan is what she needs. So Crosby and I are going to …
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King Alfred’s Tower

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 Alfred’s Tower on the Stourhead Estate. We have previously …
Continue readingA 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 quickly made. When at home …
Continue readingWalking 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 area we have not previously …
Continue readingThe 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 to get to Wyndham Farm …
Continue readingSixpenny Handley from Martin Down

After our trip away in the caravan last week I am back walking on Cranborne Chase today in the company of my walking buddy Mandy. This is a regular walking location for us and …
Continue readingMartin Down and Pentridge Hill

Recently I have done a couple of walks starting on Martin Down it has been good to explore this area that is close to home but not somewhere I have previously visited. Since the start …
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Following my trip to Martin Down last week I have decided to explore more of the area. It is an ideal place to start a walk with a large car park providing immediate access to …
Continue readingA Roman Road and Droves from Martin Down

I continue to look for new locations to walk whilst staying close to home. Until now I have coped better than I anticipated with not getting away in the caravan, but I still need some …
Continue readingA Circuit from Melplash to Powerstock

The last few weeks have been very busy, too busy to get away in the caravan. For some time we have been having work done on our home so have needed to be around for …
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