In a Dorset Holloway

  A world of mystery down below, A place of doom where all fear to go, Dark by night, eerie … More

Of two ridges, the devil and heaven, amazing views, and an old mill but no stream!

It was a cold but beautifully sunny and clear winter’s day when I set out on this wonderful walk! I … More

Only the Girl in the Poster Seems to Dance

Now I love walking in the countryside far away from….hustle and bustle, the daily drudge, telephone and traffic, noise and … More

Of a once grand abbey, a once thriving village, glorious greenery, and a graveyard

I woke to a glorious sunny morning, eager to get out on the trail again.  I had already decided which … 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

Who Cares?

Faceless names upon the stone, No one knows, they are gone, Ashes to ashes, no-one there, Does anyone care? Loved … 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

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