Following my trip to Martin Down last week I have decided to explore more of the area. It is an ideal place to start a walk with a large car…
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County: Dorset
A Circuit from Melplash to Powerstock
The last few weeks have been very busy, too busy to get away in the caravan. For some time we have been having work done on our home so have…
Read MoreBagging Trig Points on The Purbeck Hills
Having had my trip to Oswestry and the Welsh borders cut short due to Crosby going lame I have spent a few weeks at home. My early return has meant…
Read MoreAll Change
A few years ago if I had suggested to Lynnie that we go away in the caravan in mid December I would have got a very short reply. Indeed when…
Read MoreSunshine After the Rain
In 1977 Elkie Brooks promised that there would be Sunshine After the Rain and today she is correct. In the morning there is rain so any walking is delayed until…
Read MoreStorm at Sea
As Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons sang ‘Oh what a night’. When heading to bed we hear that strong winds are forecast in the west with possible gales in…
Read MoreChesil Beach
After all their walking yesterday neither dog wants to get up. Crosby totally failed in his alarm duties and we all over sleep. As I grab the leads Dexter gives…
Read MoreDexter’s Birthday
It is Dexter’s birthday, he is six today. The sun is shining and Crosby wants to go out early. Dexter thinks that he deserves a lie in, but the sight…
Read MoreWest Bay
Another rainy day in West Dorset. The forecast is miserable, but that does not bother the dogs, we are on a new site and it’s time to explore some fresh…
Read MoreMoving Again
The forecast is not good. We awake to rain, we are moving on so the awning has to come down. We are not complacent after last week’s victory and treat…
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