One of the challenges walking during the current lockdown is finding sufficient variation in my walks. Most years we would have already been away in the caravan a few times by now, but this year …
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Earlier in the year my walking buddy Mandy suggested we try and visit every white chalk horse in Wiltshire as part of our 2020 walks. At the time it seemed an easy task, but with …
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Today I am heading out for a circular walk I have followed for most of my life. By my early teens I had developed a passion for being out in the countryside and used to …
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I am out walking a familiar route again today. One of the consequences of the lockdown and not being able to get away in the caravan is frequently walking the same routes. However, I am …
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Crosby is making good progress on his rehabilitation, yesterday we notched up four miles together without any ill effects. So today we are going to venture a bit further and do one of my regular …
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I am out on my own again for my daily exercise. Crosby is making good progress after his surgery, but is still restricted to short walks. My route today is a familiar one, it is …
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With both dogs limited to how far they can walk we are out for a short walk on the downs. Old age is catching up with Dexter, his arthritic joints won’t let him go far and …
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Usually at this time of year we are away in the caravan exploring the countryside. However, with the current Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting sensible restrictions on travel and the “lock down” of people we …
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Wiltshire is a stunning county to walk in with far reaching views from chalk downland. It does not contain any significant peaks, the highest point in the county is Milk Hill which stands at 968 …
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When we are travelling around the Country in the caravan I try to ensure that part of the trip includes bagging a trig point or two. This usually involves spending time studying the map to …
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