A few days ago I was chatting to a neighbour and they mentioned walking on Stockbridge Down with its wonderful views. I confessed to not having visited the location despite it only being about twelve …
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County: Hampshire
In the Meon Valley from Old Winchester Hill
I am out walking today in the Meon Valley with my walking buddies Mandy and Nigel. This is an area that I don’t really know. I passed through the valley whilst walking the South Downs …
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My car is booked in for it’s annual service today, not that it has done many miles since the last service. But nevertheless the requirements of the warranty mean things need to be checked over. …
Continue readingTrigs and Memorials in the New Forest
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 …
Continue readingTwo 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 …
Continue readingQuarley Hill from Middle Wallop
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 …
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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. …
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