At the end of last year I became a recommended route provider for the Ordnance Survey. It was something a friend had suggested I pursue and it was an honour…
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Category: South West
Jamming About in the Vale of Pewsey
I have spent the last two days on an Outdoor First Aid course, it was really instructive and I have learnt a new range of skills which, should the need…
Read MoreKnap Hill from Charlton St Peter
A couple of years ago I did a cracking walk with Lynnie and our friend Mandy that started from Charlton Manor CL and visited Knap Hill and Walkers Hill, the…
Read MoreUpavon and Rushall From Charlton Manor CL
Next week I am on a two day, outdoor first aid course near Devizes so I have planned a trip close to the training centre whilst also doing some walking…
Read MoreA Walk to Colmer’s Hill
Prior to setting off on this trip I studied the Ordnance Survey maps of the area to identify the local trig pillars I had not yet bagged. Visiting trigs has…
Read MoreA Walk to Pymore and Watton Hill
It is another miserable day. This grey overcast weather seems to have been going on for months. Yesterday we had a brief encounter with the sun, but we wake to…
Read MoreBurton Bradstock from West Bay
A couple of weeks ago we were discussing potential spots to visit in 2024 and Lynnie suggested a trip to West Dorset. She is a Dorset girl and grew up…
Read MoreExploring the Downs from Upton Lovell
A few months ago I went on a walk that started from Upton Lovell. It was an area I had not previously walked and there were some cracking views. Today…
Read MoreA Circuit to Selworthy Cross
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…
Read MoreBye 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…
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