Our walk today is from our temporary residence in Taunton into the town centre. It does not sound very enticing, but this walk takes us alongside the River Tone and…
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County: Somerset
Back on the Quantock Hills
After a trip to London the desire to get out for a good walk in the open countryside is strong. There can hardly be a greater contrast than wandering along…
Read MoreCobwebs In The Mist
A damp and misty autumnal day and Lynnie declines the offer of a walk, so the boys and I head off for the Quantock Hills. Parking at Dead Womans’ Ditch…
Read MoreSigns Of Autumn!
As I have said before, one of the beauties of being in Taunton is walking on the Quantock Hills. Followers of the blog will know that it is one of…
Read MoreCulmstock Beacon
A few weeks ago, whilst enjoying a pint in the Greyhound at Staple Fitzpaine, I picked up a small leaflet on walks on the Blackdown Hills. The first of which…
Read MoreAround Adcombe Wood
Around Taunton there are no shortage of places to walk and enjoy stunning views. My favourite location is the Quantock Hills and when here previously we rarely ventured onto the…
Read MoreBlowing Out The Cobwebs!
Back in Taunton and the Unicorn is safe on its storage site. There remains a possibility that we might fit in another trip before the end of the year, but…
Read MoreStaple Fitzpaine
Today after a check of the map we decide to do a straightforward walk from the centre of Staple Fitzpaine on the Blackdown Hills. This is just a short drive…
Read MoreReasons To Be Cheerful
Today Lynnie is taking a trip to Montacute House with her friend Margaret and husband Tony, another day excused walking. (more…)
Read MoreTis Written All Quiet
The wind is blowing and the forecast is not good. Heavy showers are predicted and soon after waking it pours down. This is enough for Lynnie to suggest that I…
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