One of the challenges of long distance trail walking is sleeping in a different bed every night. At home I sleep on a firm bed and rarely find a hotel…
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Gloucester to Berkeley (Day 2)
After a good night’s rest I am ready to set off on day two of my long distance walk. Knowing that over the next few days I will be offered…
Read MoreExploring 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 MoreMinchinhampton Common and Rodborough Common
Since becoming caravanners we have sought to do most of our walking from, or near, the site we are staying on. In part because we like to get to know…
Read MoreArriving at Burnt Ash Farm CL
After a couple of weeks at home we are away again, this time for a short stay in the Cotswolds. The spell at home has given us the opportunity to…
Read MoreJenner and Jester
Our stay at Golden Valley House CL has almost come to an end, we head home tomorrow. So today is our last chance to explore some more of the local…
Read MoreJamming About from Golden Valley House CL
After my early morning walk Lynnie and I discuss our plans for the day. Later we are heading to the Anchor Inn in Oldbury on Severn for our evening meal…
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