Last November I had a trip away in the caravan with Crosby. We stayed at Cadeside the Caravan and Motorhome Club site in Wellington and spent most of our trip walking on Exmoor. This year …
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County: Somerset
On the Kennet & Avon Canal from Bradford-on-Avon to Trowbridge
It is the final day of this brief trip to Rode and after yesterday’s excursion to the Mendips we have decided to stay closer to the site today and make the short journey to Bradford-on-Avon …
Continue readingHillforts and a Trig Point on the Mendip Hills
We have walked in many parts of the Country but up until today have not ventured onto the Mendip Hills. A couple of times when living in Taunton I thought about driving to the Mendips for …
Continue readingAqueducts and Lock Ups
During our travels we have covered many miles along canal towpaths, I find the industrial architecture around the construction of canals fascinating. Lynnie thinks too many miles on a towpath can be boring. It is …
Continue readingJamming About from Barrow Farm CL
Usually September is a month when we spend a lot of time in the caravan. However, this year for various reasons, including work being done to our house and my going walkabouts on the South …
Continue readingA Cracking Jamabout on the Quantock Hills
I have reached the final day of my solo tour with Crosby, tomorrow I will be heading home and I know that Dexter, and hopefully Lynnie, will be pleased to see me. For major parts …
Continue readingA Circular Walk from Crowcombe Combe Gate to Aisholt
After yesterday’s wet walk I am encouraged by the better weather forecast for today. It’s not that I am deterred from walking in wet weather, though drying things out in the caravan can be a …
Continue readingA Circuit from Horner to Dunkery Beacon
Last year whilst staying at Cadeside CAMC in Wellington we visited Dunkery Beacon and had a wonderful afternoon, I remember the spectacular views so I have decided to return there today. It is unusual for …
Continue readingDowsborough Hill Fort and Beacon Hill
After three weeks at home I have itchy feet and we agree that I should head off for a few days walking with Crosby whilst Lynnie spends some time in the garden and Dexter has …
Continue readingWalking to Wellington Monument and Culmstock Beacon
A couple of years ago Lynnie and I did a walk on the Blackdown Hills from Hemyock taking in Culmstock Beacon. We had not previously visited the beacon and I was struck by the stunning …
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