Just Five Minutes

Being a writer, I have kept a journal for many years and it’s something that I really like doing. The … More

In Rydal Cave, Cumbria

This was a magical moment from my trip with my son, Paul, to the Lake District last year. We were … More

A Lulworth Range walk from Kimmeridge

Distance – 9 milesGrade – Moderate/Hard in placesDescription – A somewhat strenuous circuit on mainly MOD land, partly along the … More

A Pamphill Plod from Wimborne

Distance – 4.5/5 miles (the walk can be shortened by around a mile by driving down Cowgrove Road to park … More

Studland and Old Harry Circuit

Distance – 4 milesGrade – Easy/moderate – one steep climb up to the top of Ballard Down.Description – A scenic … More

Of a ‘proper Winter walk’, meeting a mega-walker, a coast on fire, and a glow inside!

Earlier this week I had a short, and what I would describe as a ‘proper winter’, walk, and along the … More

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

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