Last week Murphy and I finally ventured in new directions and discovered two new routes that are totally worth repeating in the future. This first one is really short, and currently it has no livestock at all therefore the crazy spaniel took full advantage of his free status and covered at least three times the… Continue reading Syreford Circular, 3km
I knew from the moment I woke up that the light was different today. It glowed from behind the curtains, rather than simmer softly and grey like the previous weeks. November was bleak, or, as Alexander Armstrong said during one of his daily broadcast on Classic FM, it was simply "obligingly seasonal". Either way, as… Continue reading Sapperton Tunnel circular (4.5km)
Of course the day Covid leaves the house so does the sun... it was so dark it felt like Autumn on Sunday morning. Still there is something uplifting and restoring about heading out for a new walk - even a short one. A change is as good as a rest, right? We (this time to… Continue reading Eastleach Turville loop, (5.5km)
The irony of writing about all these gorgeous walks while I'm still pretty much stuck indoors with THE virus is wearing thin. I had so many plans for this unexpected spell of gorgeous weather... first class worries I know. But still. This second trip to the Malvern Hills is recent, and was totally unplanned. I… Continue reading The Malverns, part 2 – Worcestershire Beacon circuit, (7km)
(This walk was done in November 2021) There is something quite exciting in reaching the end of a goal. I really, really wanted to walk the whole of the Cotswold Way before year end and time was running out on me. The weather was turning cold and wet, the days were getting shorter... and I… Continue reading Cotswold Way final stretch, Tormarton to Bath, 18 miles (28.8km)
When Autumn days promise dry, mild weather and sunshine it is a shame to walk along the same old routes and not go exploring a little further afield. Murphy agrees, always on the look out for new smell, the old bird to chase and stream to dive into. Last week, we headed to the Cotswold… Continue reading Circular Walk from Guiting Power, 5.5miles (8.8km)
What a gorgeous day. The temperature promised to raise up to mid 20s Celsius and above so I grabbed Murphy early and we hit the trail. He's not good with heat - the idiot doesn't know when to stop running - so we planned it short and headed a little out of town to the… Continue reading Northleach circuit, 4 miles (6.4km)
All good things come to an end, and it is with bittersweetness that we arrive at our last hotel on the Blue Lagoon, which doesn't need introduction and it is amazing. That water... is wonderful. Our holiday in Iceland has surpassed my expectations and I want to come back and explore more. Less road tripping… Continue reading Postcards from Iceland – 14 (last day)
I've been dying to use that expression and today couldn't be more perfect. First up a trip into a glacier... yes into it. I was sceptical to be honest because the whole idea is a little touristy and cheesy... and it is... BUT it is also quite an educational experience. The guides tell you a… Continue reading Postcards from Iceland – 13 (the land of ice and fire)
After the excitement of the whale encounter we drove further up the coast to the small town of Siglufjördur for the night. Perfect location. Especially the fabulous hot tub by the water... The weather changed over night and a thick layer of mist ad low clouds covered everything... it was quite magical... I sat with… Continue reading Postcards from Iceland -12 (museums and a busy road trip West,
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