Holloways – walking Dorset’s labyrinthine paths!

Hell Lane There are thousands of paths criss crossing Dorset’s wonderful countryside but none as fascinating as these labyrinthine paths … More

Of dappled sunlight, amazing views, ridges and valleys, and some lost cows!

What a difference to last year!  2012 was wet, wet, wet; 2013 has been sunshine and warmth, making for some … More

Derelict?

Hi all, sorry for the long absence.  Unfortunately my walking has been somewhat curtailed recently due to an ankle problem. … More

Of sights and sounds, aerial acrobatics, and angelic singing!

This walk started and finished in one of those beautiful Dorset villages that you know so well because you drive … More

Beneath the Tree

As many of you will know, I like to write a bit of poetry.  I’ll never be a Walter de … More

Of literary giants and characters, bluebells and blossom, and some strange sights!

Sitting here in my office on a dull, dreary day, gazing out of the window across the local park, my … More

A great llloooonnnnnggggg walk :)

I was clearing out my office today when I came across the journal I wrote during my first end to … More

Of dancing waves, hovering clouds, diving Chinooks, and patterns in the sand!

This is a walk that started with one of my favourite modes of transport, the ferry that plies its trade … More

Happiness is snow shaped :)

Now Dorset and snow don’t usually go together, especially South Dorset!  We get the occasional light scattering, just to tantalise … More

Twas on a cold wintry day……

Ah what a fabulous walk this was!  For almost the first time this year I could walk on solid ground, … More