Following my solo trip in the new caravan a couple of weeks ago we are now both getting away for a few days to fully test out everything before we start our planned trips over …
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County: Dorset
Hod Hill and Hambledon Hill
Today I am walking in a part of Dorset I have not previously explored and I am joined by my walking buddy Nigel. The Covid 19 restrictions mean this is the first time we have …
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Today Lynnie and are walking with our friends Wendy and Gary who we have known since they moved into the village just over a year ago. In normal circumstances I am sure we would have …
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There are not many positives coming from the Covid-19 pandemic, but one is that I have done a lot more walking closer to home. In normal circumstances Lynnie and I travel a lot in the …
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I am out again today walking from Martin Down with my friend Nigel from New Forest Navigation. We have plotted a thirteen mile route that will take us to Pentridge Knoll and then across to …
Continue readingJamming About from Wyndham Farm
I am walking on my own today. This is our last day at Wyndham Farm and Lynnie has decided a day around the caravan is what she needs. So Crosby and I are going to …
Continue readingKing Alfred’s Tower
Prior to setting off on this trip I did a bit of research about interesting places in the locality and came across a striking image of Alfred’s Tower on the Stourhead Estate. We have previously …
Continue readingA Walk to Gillingham
When we were looking for a place to stay on this trip I presented Lynnie with a list of potential locations, one of which was near Gillingham, the decision was quickly made. When at home …
Continue readingCastle Hill and White Sheet Hill
Over the last thirty years I have frequently travelled between Salisbury and Taunton and driven past Mere on the A303. I can’t recall ever visiting the town and have often looked at the hill close …
Continue readingWalking in Three Counties
When we are away in the caravan we try to do as much walking as possible from the site and avoid travelling too far in the car. This is an area we have not previously …
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