Many years ago when I worked in Taunton and stayed there during the week I regularly went out walking in the evenings after work. My favourite location was the Quantock…
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The Punchbowl
Following a wet and windy weekend at home we head off on our first trip of 2016. Part of the fun of caravanning is the planning and Lynnie and I…
Read MoreAll Change
A few years ago if I had suggested to Lynnie that we go away in the caravan in mid December I would have got a very short reply. Indeed when…
Read MoreAutumn in Adcombe Woods
Regular blog readers would be forgiven for thinking that the only walking we have been doing in Somerset is on the Quantock Hill’s. However, since putting the caravan in store…
Read MoreStill a Few Leaves Remain!
We can never tire of walking on the Quantock Hills and so far have managed to ensure that at least part of our route is across new ground. Frequently the…
Read MoreAnother Route on the Quantock Hills
Today’s walk takes us onto the Quantock Hills for a pleasant loop that starts along the broad track from Frog Hill towards Halsway Post. Halfway to the post we turn…
Read MoreFirepool Lock
Our walk today is from our temporary residence in Taunton into the town centre. It does not sound very enticing, but this walk takes us alongside the River Tone and…
Read MoreBack on the Quantock Hills
After a trip to London the desire to get out for a good walk in the open countryside is strong. There can hardly be a greater contrast than wandering along…
Read MoreCobwebs In The Mist
A damp and misty autumnal day and Lynnie declines the offer of a walk, so the boys and I head off for the Quantock Hills. Parking at Dead Womans’ Ditch…
Read MoreSigns Of Autumn!
As I have said before, one of the beauties of being in Taunton is walking on the Quantock Hills. Followers of the blog will know that it is one of…
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