Amongst the elegant white horses carved onto the Wiltshire downs, one slightly fat, flightless bird rather stands out – this is his story.
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Ballaugh Beach and Mountain Circuit – On Horseback, Isle of Man, British Isles. (August 2020)
A riding, walking or even cycling circuit which has a magnificent combination of ‘surf and turf’, beaches and mountains, all with wonderful views.
Continue readingExploring the Huts of Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, Australia (January 2019)
There are nearly 80 huts in Kosciuszko National Park, each with a tale to tell. Here is a selection found largely at the upper end of the park to the north of the Snowy Mountains Highway, with the final 5 just to its south.
Continue readingExploring on Foot: Cromford and Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, UK. (October 2019)
From one extreme to the other: this is a varied and rather hilly walk from the kiss-me-quick delights of Matlock Bath to the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution at Cromford.
Continue readingExploring on Foot: Youlgreave, Derbyshire, UK (September 2019)
A gentle walk in Derbyshire showcasing some of the typical scenery to be found in the White Peak from Bradford Dale to the watery delights of the Lathkill River.
Continue readingAnza Borrego State Park, California, USA (March 2019)
We made the mistake of going via Julian. We left the balmy shores of San Diego behind and headed east, turning up the 79 to Julian. Suddenly it looked cold, though wildly beautiful, the road winding up to Cuyamaca Reservoir through a stark hilly landscape not unlike the highlands of Scotland.
Continue readingThe Coast Walk, Royal National Park, NSW, Australia (March 2019)
The Coastal Walk in the Royal National Park is only just south of Sydney, but this wonderfully accessible two day walk is as good as any in Australia.
Continue readingWar Walks: Exploring Cope Hill Down on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, Uk
On the vast chalklands of Salisbury Plain, lies a strange anomaly: an East German village built in the Cold War for army training. An easy 6 mile walk past ancient monuments and over unspoilt grassland will take you there.
Continue readingWalking the GR10 in the Ariege (9 – Cabane d’Aula→Conflens)
After an initial steep climb, the route is largely downhill to Conflens and the river Salat. A day of wonderful views amidst the high mountains.
Continue readingWalking the GR10 in the Ariege (8-Aunac→Cabane d’Aula)
Not the most exciting of starts to a day on the GR10 with lots of, albeit quiet, roadwork. However, it improves rapidly once this is left behind and ends in dramatic high mountain scenery.
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