To try and prove that I have a hinterland outside politics, unions, housing and pensions, below is another countryside walking post. While away for the weekend, Gill and I did this 6.5 mile circular route, in the rolling Hampshire countryside.&nb…Read more…
Crossthwaite Common, Rake Gill and Holwick Walk: Is this really an overcrowded Island?
Off message. Just been sorting out photos from recent holiday in Country Durham and created college from a tough but magnificent 9.5 mile circular solo walk, I did starting from Middleton-in-Teesdale. This was an orange Pathfinder walk. The …Read more…
Farthing Common, Postling & Tolsford Hill Walk
Check out a view from my seat. A fantastic 5.5 mile circular Pathfinder walk in Kent, North Downs. For a “Green Walk” is was quite demanding with lots of ups and downs. The views were wonderful. No good public transport links apparent I am afraid…Read more…
Penycoddiau & Moel Arthur Walk Easter 2022
Off message – During Easter Gill and I went to North Wales to see my Mum and our family. We went on some wonderful walks.
This 7.5 mile circular orange walk “Penycoddiau & Moel Arthur” from our ancient (make sure you buy the modern ver…Read more…
View from my seat: Hollingbourne & Thurnham Pathfinder Walk
Gill and I went on this amazing walk today in the North Downs. Hollingbourne is about 1 hour drive from Newham (also accessible by train). It is a 8 mile circularly walk from the “Kent Walks” Pathfinder Guide.
I would get the latest version…Read more…
Hanningfield Reservoir walk
Off message but recently Gill and I did this short (4 mile) walk starting and finishing at Hanningfield Reservoir in South Essex (near Chelmsford) about 40 minutes drive from Newham (public transport not good). Big Essex Skies.
Check out Essex Pa…Read more…
Newcastle Emlyn and Cenarth Pathfinder Walk
Off message but last week Gill and I spent a wonderful week in a static caravan, located in an isolated small holding in mid Wales. The weather was marvellous and we managed to go on a number of lovely walks locally (despite a many blocked right …Read more…
Waltham Abbey and the Lee valley walk
Somewhat off message but today Gill and I drove to this 4.5 mile circular route from “Essex Walks” Pathfinder series. It is also very accessible by public transport.
It was a peaceful and relaxing walk mostly next to water but also across fields…Read more…
The Glyders Walk and Kyffyn Williams “The Gathering”
Just back from a smashing long weekend in North Wales to see family and do a bit of walking. Not seen my Mum or elder sister, due to Covid since August 2020. Zoom and Facetime are really good at keeping in touch but it was great to meet up in person ag…Read more…
Newport and Debden Essex “Big Skies” walk
Off message. This is our favourite Essex Pathfinder walk. Only 40 minutes drive from Forest Gate (and accessible by rail). A 6.5 mile circular walk starting from Newport Railway Station. It is quite hilly for Essex and lots of lovely green lanes…Read more…
A weekend away in Norfolk
Off message but last weekend following English lockdown easing, we hired a self catering chalet in the Norfolk broads and had 2 marvellous days walking in the local countryside. It was great to wake up somewhere different. We even went out on Sat…Read more…