Setting off for a destination, having only what you are carrying on your back and no real plan is true … More
Tag: nature
If you go down in the woods…..
If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise…..or perhaps not so much of a … More
Of a new henge, priests and quarrymen, sunsets and spray, and a ledge that dances!
It was another of those rare crisp, cold, clear, Winter days and there was bright sunshine as I parked up near … More
Of a short winter walk, spring sunshine, ancient paths and feathered friends
The year has not started well as unfortunately I went down with a horrible virus that has curtailed my walking … More
Autumn in the Forest
I took a walk in the forest this week, not a large forest, just a small area of mixed and … More
Holloways and Sunken Paths, the Mysterious Ancient Highways
There are thousands of ancient paths criss crossing Dorset’s wonderful countryside but none more fascinating than these labyrinthine paths like the one … More
The WOW Factor
A couple of months ago I made a conscious decision to walk every day, even if it was just for … More
Of Walking with your Eyes Open
I read an interesting article recently comparing photography with painting/drawing. The gist of it was that photographers see an eye-catching … More
A Tactile Walk
The morning was bright and for once I decided to leave Dorset for the neighbouring county to do a 15 … More
Of a canine encounter, a bloody battle, a blazing fire, a bright sunset……and of course, a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
It was one of those beautiful crisp winter days, the frost was still heavy in the shade although the bright, … More
The Dorset Rambler 