After my early morning walk I headed off to Perry’s Cider Farm Shop at Dowlish Wake. I hasten to add that I was not in search of cider, but a…
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Category: Travel
Chard Reservoir and Herne Hill
Today we are going to take a walk from Chard and head up to Ilminster to bag a trig point on Herne Hill. It is just a short drive from…
Read MoreBagging Lambert’s Castle Trig
A few years ago Lynnie and I visited Lambert’s Castle hill fort. In those days I was not “bagging” trig points. Although I am pretty sure we visited the trig…
Read MoreSeeking My Past in Hinton St George
For a few years now I have been dabbling in researching my family tree. It is an interesting pastime which I delve into now and then. I have tried to…
Read MoreFawley and Stonor Park
Last year whilst staying at Cholsey Grange CL I did an interesting walk from the site which took me to the deepest well in the Chiltern Hills in the village…
Read MoreWalking to Frieth and Skirmett
We have nearly reached the end of our stay at Cholsey Grange CL, we head home tomorrow. So today is our last chance to have a wander in the Chiltern…
Read MoreJamming About from Princes Risborough
After a week on my own at Cholsey Grange I popped home at the weekend to pick up Lynnie. She has been busy maintaining the garden and keeping an eye…
Read MorePishill and Russell’s Water
Yesterday was a day of thunderstorms and heavy rain so it was a case of trying to find a window between the downpours to get out and walk. I saved…
Read MoreAston Rowant Nature Reserve and Turville Heath
Each year when I visit Cholsey Grange CL I try to include a walk to Aston Rowant Nature Reserve. There is the option to drive nearer to the reserve and…
Read MoreSweltering in the Chiltern Hills
The weather continues to be stiflingly hot in the Chiltern Hills. I am not a creature who enjoys very hot weather, I like it warm but once it gets near…
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