Today I am walking on my own whilst Lynnie catches up with friends in Taunton. So after dropping her off I head for the Quantock Hills and park at Dead…
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A Jamabout from Staple Hill on the Blackdowns
When I lived in Taunton my default location for a long walk was the Quantock Hills, on rare occasions I headed to the Brendon Hills and sometimes if pressed for…
Read MoreNew Year’s Day on The Quantock Hills
I reached my target of walking 2,018 miles in 2018 on the Quantock Hills in November. I have recently committed to again take on the challenge of walking the year…
Read MoreWalk 2,018 Miles Challenge Update: Day 365 = 2,230 miles
After 365 days of my walk 2,018 mile challenge in support of the Trussell Trust I have covered 2,230 miles with over 257,000 feet of ascent. Most importantly, through the…
Read MoreGuided Walk – 13th December 2018
On Thursday 13th December 2018 I am leading another in my series of guided walks from the Wiltshire Village of Pitton. Time: Meet at the Pitton Village Hall car park for…
Read MoreJamming About from Dry Doddington
Whilst I am almost fully retired these days I still do the occasional bit of work and as a result I am staying a couple of nights in Newark. Finding…
Read MoreGo Outdoors Blog of the Year Award – Voting Open
I feel very honoured to have this blog shortlisted for the Go Outdoors blog of the year award. The winner is decided by public vote, so if you have enjoyed…
Read MoreReaching 2,018 Miles on the Quantocks
Today is day 312 of my challenge to walk 2,018 miles in 2018. I am only a few miles short of reaching my target and it seems fitting to pass…
Read MoreMinehead to Watchet and back on the Coastal Path
During out travels we have covered a number of miles on the coastal paths around the UK which is not bad going given my dislike of cliffs. Today we plan…
Read MoreHorner Wood and Dunkery Beacon
Earlier in the year I did a cracking walk from Horner on the edge of Exmoor up to Dunkery Beacon. It was the first time I had visited the stunning…
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