It is the last full day of my short trip to Minehead and I have decided to do a walk from the caravan site. One of my favourite walks in…
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Category: South West
Bye Common and Room Hill
After yesterday’s abbreviated walk, due to feeling unwell, I had an early night and today feel a lot brighter. Still not 100% but well enough to venture out for a…
Read MoreRobber’s Bridge and Culbone Hill
Yesterday I woke to the sound of heavy rain on the roof of the caravan and the forecast showed it was set in for most of the day so I…
Read MoreBrendon Common from County Gate
A couple of years ago I achieved the gold award in the National Navigation Award Scheme. Learning navigation skills was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I wish I had done…
Read MoreA Circuit to Long Combe
It is the time of year when I always like to get away for a few days walking on Exmoor. There is something exhilarating about being out in the sort…
Read MoreHills and Forts around Shillingstone
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…
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…
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