A few weeks ago, whilst enjoying a pint in the Greyhound at Staple Fitzpaine, I picked up a small leaflet on walks on the Blackdown Hills. The first of which…
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Around Adcombe Wood
Around Taunton there are no shortage of places to walk and enjoy stunning views. My favourite location is the Quantock Hills and when here previously we rarely ventured onto the…
Read MoreBlowing Out The Cobwebs!
Back in Taunton and the Unicorn is safe on its storage site. There remains a possibility that we might fit in another trip before the end of the year, but…
Read MoreHow Many?
Yesterday saw us complete the long journey from Settle to Pitton. I have travelled the route numerous times, but with a caravan, roadworks and the odd section of heavy traffic…
Read MoreJust Like Old Times
Many years ago one of my best muckers emigrated to New Zealand. Mazza was a near neighbour in the village and was very much part of the village social scene.…
Read MoreStaple Fitzpaine
Today after a check of the map we decide to do a straightforward walk from the centre of Staple Fitzpaine on the Blackdown Hills. This is just a short drive…
Read MoreA Walk in the Woods
Another day of sunny spells interspersed with heavy rain showers is forecast. We have been told that a must visit place is the Kymin. It is only a short drive…
Read MoreBurial Path
The weather is a bit iffy early on so I use the opportunity to catch up with a bit of work and then we pop into Coleford. This is a…
Read MoreDevil’s Pulpit
It is a few years since we last came to the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean. Then we stayed in a friendly bed and breakfast just outside Whitchurch…
Read MoreCatching Up
After our months of travel we are going to have a few days back in Pitton. Our final day on the road and it is time to sort a few…
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