Category: Somerset

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…