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…
Read MoreIn the Meon Valley from Old Winchester Hill
County: Hampshire
Wandering Around The Wallops
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…
Read MoreTrigs 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…
Read MoreTwo 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…
Read MoreQuarley 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…
Read MoreBagging 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreDanebury 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…
Read MoreSouth 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…
Read MoreFred 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…
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