Yesterday evening I spent some time studying the map and devised a walk from the caravan site. Up until a couple of years ago I would have roughly worked out the…
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Category: Somerset
Revisiting Trig Points and a Thankful Village
Last year I did a solo walk with the dogs on the Quantock Hills that took me over Wills Neck, the highest point on the Quantocks and on to Aisholt…
Read MoreBagging Trig Points on the Blackdown Hills
We are heading back to the Blackdown Hills today. From Cadeside CAMC we take a short trip down the M5 leaving at Junction 28 to pick up the eastbound A373,…
Read MoreExploring New Tracks on the Quantock Hills
Today I am walking on my own whilst Lynnie catches up with friends in Taunton. So after dropping her off I head for the Quantock Hills and park at Dead…
Read MoreA Jamabout from Staple Hill on the Blackdowns
When I lived in Taunton my default location for a long walk was the Quantock Hills, on rare occasions I headed to the Brendon Hills and sometimes if pressed for…
Read MoreNew Year’s Day on The Quantock Hills
I reached my target of walking 2,018 miles in 2018 on the Quantock Hills in November. I have recently committed to again take on the challenge of walking the year…
Read MoreReaching 2,018 Miles on the Quantocks
Today is day 312 of my challenge to walk 2,018 miles in 2018. I am only a few miles short of reaching my target and it seems fitting to pass…
Read MoreMinehead to Watchet and back on the Coastal Path
During out travels we have covered a number of miles on the coastal paths around the UK which is not bad going given my dislike of cliffs. Today we plan…
Read MoreHorner Wood and Dunkery Beacon
Earlier in the year I did a cracking walk from Horner on the edge of Exmoor up to Dunkery Beacon. It was the first time I had visited the stunning…
Read MoreMinehead to Selworthy Beacon in the Mist
Last November I had a trip away in the caravan with Crosby. We stayed at Cadeside the Caravan and Motorhome Club site in Wellington and spent most of our trip…
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