Of an island that’s not an island, quarries and more quarries, and wind instruments with no wind!

I had a fabulous walk last week, a walk I have done many times but one which always provides something … More

Clouds

Have you ever considered clouds?  They are truly amazing and beautiful, almost a landscape in themselves with their ever changing … More

A walk of contrasts, of new birth, of a disappearing ghost, and a jar of chutney :)!

Well it’s a grey day outside as I look out of my office window – definitely a day for blog … More

Of a walk gone wrong, summer sunshine, and Two on a Tower :)

You can tell the weather here has improved – I’m blogging less often and I have a backlog of walks … More

Of wet and mud; of birds, butterflies, bulls and bullocks; and of tuneful church bells!

Well summer came at last to this ‘green and pleasant land’…….well for a time at least!  And as is always … More

Of fond memories, war and peace, and a snake that is not a snake!

PERCHED on my city office-stool, I watched with envy, while a cool And lucky carter handled ice. . . . … More

Of lush countryside, lovely meadows, two hill forts…….and a butterfly at last!

Well as I sit at my desk typing this blog, the rain is pouring down outside – yet again!!!  It’s … More

Back to walking in beautiful Dorset, a cat that plays ball…..and a car that doesn’t!

Well, having scaled the heights of Snowdonia in my recent posts, we are back in beautiful Dorset today – and … More

Ramblings (and scramblings!) with King Arthur on The Snowdon Horseshoe :)

I have a number of ‘favourite’ walks (if that is not an oxymoron!) and one of these is the fabulous … More

A mountain ‘sc-ramble’ – aka The Leap of Faith to the Freedom of Tryfan :)

My name has now changed – I think I am ‘The Dorset Scrambler’ ;)! This was a great ramble up … More