A few days ago one of my Twitter buddies Olly recommended that whilst in this area we walk the loop of the Severn Way from Frampton on Severn as it took an interesting circuit around …
Continue readingThe Severn Way around Arlingham
County: Gloucestershire
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
On our travels we frequently walk along canal tow paths. I particularly like them because they are usually fine feats of engineering and part of our great industrial heritage. Today we are heading to Sharpness …
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The weather forecast for today suggests there will be rain after lunch so Lynnie is reluctant to head out for a walk, instead opting to stay in the caravan with a good book. A bit …
Continue readingPoachers and Bridges
We have decided to walk from the caravan site today. I am never keen on driving far when we are away. Years ago I used to find driving pleasurable, but nowadays it is something to …
Continue readingA Five Mile Walk from Golden Valley House CL
A couple of weeks ago Lynnie’s brother John mentioned he had recently stayed in a holiday cottage at Oldbury Naite, close to the River Severn in South Gloucestershire, where a new CL was about to …
Continue readingOn the Thames and Severn Canal from Sapperton to Chalford
We are quickly learning the joys of being away in the caravan in the depth of winter. It has been another very cold night, but we have been warm and cozy in the Coachman and …
Continue readingJamming About in the Cotswolds
Another very cold night turns into a dry winter’s day, not as sunny as yesterday but nevertheless ideal conditions for heading off for a good jam about. Today it is just the dogs and I, …
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Caravanning in the UK in winter is not something I would have conceived doing a few years ago. Even when we set off on our tour in 2014 we thought we might head into Europe …
Continue readingArriving In Cirencester
One thing I am not too keen on is traipsing around shops buying Christmas presents. Its not buying presents that bothers me, over the years Lynnie has been spoilt with a wide selection of gifts …
Continue readingA Walk in the Woods
Another day of sunny spells interspersed with heavy rain showers is forecast. We have been told that a must visit place is the Kymin. It is only a short drive from where we are staying. …
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