If only all birds were like the Stonechat!

I’m not a wildlife expert, far from it, but I do love wildlife and nature in all its forms, whether … More

At Stanley Ghyll Force

Back in the Lake District – a year older and a year wiser!

Last week I had a wonderful walking week in the Lake District with Paul, my son, staying again in our … More

Curious Dorset Churches Part 8 – St Cuthbert’s Old Church, Oborne

I seem to be on a theme of tiny Dorset churches at the moment 🙂 This one is yet another … More

Curious Dorset Churches Part 7 – St Edwold’s, Stockwood

Tiny, remote and seemingly insignificant, with a rare dedication, that is St Edwold’s Church, which sits in the equally tiny … More

Curious Dorset Churches Part 6 – All Saints, Chalbury

When I am out walking, I like nothing better than to stop off at one of Dorset’s country churches, partly … More

On the Cotswold Way Again

Some years ago, I backpacked the Cotswold Way which is a National Trail running 102 miles from Chipping Cambden southwards … More

A New Year, A New Start

First of all, a belated HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all. I hope and trust that 2022 will bring you … More

Dorset Past – Memories of Days Gone By

I’ve had some awesome autumn walks this year even though the countryside has not taken on its full colours yet. … More

More Lake District Ramblings

I have so many pictures from our time away in the Lake District, far too many to post, but here … More