As we are still unable to tour in the caravan I am once again exploring parts of the New Forest I have not previously walked. A feature of this year has been the need to …
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Two Trig Pillars and The Rufus Stone

The lockdown restrictions on travel were eased yesterday and whilst we are still being extremely cautious I am getting into the car for the first time in weeks and starting a walk from a location …
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The car is going into the garage today so whilst it is there I am going to head out to bag a nearby trig point which has been in my sights for a little while. …
Continue readingBagging Four Trigs from Pipers Wait

Despite living so close to the New Forest it is an area I rarely walk. Since the occurrence of a few cases of Alabama Rot affecting dogs in the forest I have been cautious about …
Continue readingA Circuit from Barton on Sea to Hurst Point

When at home most of out walking is done from the village, occasionally I venture a bit further afield but not often. I grew up here and have walked the local footpaths for well over …
Continue readingDanebury Hillfort from Middle Wallop

It is only a couple of days since I returned from walking in the Black Mountains and it is time for the car to go for a service. Rather than take a courtesy car for …
Continue readingSouth Downs Way – Day 1 – Winchester to East Meon

After weeks of preparations the day has finally arrived when I set off to walk the South Downs National Trail. This is the first time I have tackled a long distance walk over multiple days. …
Continue readingFred 2 v 0 Awning

Up early, as it’s moving day. Out with the dogs for a brisk stroll and then back to the van to prepare for departure. In my teens I suffered from migraines, but thankfully they stopped. …
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When we started caravanning we soon worked out that we would have allocated duties. Generally, but not exclusively, if it is something inside the Unicorn it falls into Lyn’s domain. Whereas, the awning and all …
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Saturday arrives and for me that means a trip to Southampton to watch the Saints. Lyn has arranged to meet Lolly in Farnham and Dexter and Crosby have not been invited, they will stay in …
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