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Cuckmere
The lovely Cuckmere River on South Downs Way  | Read More
South Downs Way – Frogs and White Horses

The lovely Cuckmere River on South Downs Way Some time ago…. From London’s... Read more

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Monmouth Bridge on Offa's Dyke  | Read More
Monmouth Bridge – Offa’s Dyke

Monmouth Bridge on Offa’s Dyke Offa’s Dyke Walk:  There was a gradual... Read more

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Leon's marvellous Cathedral  | Read More
Santiago Compostela – escorted tour: Leon to Santiago

Leon’s marvellous Cathedral Life provides some fine opportunities, and... Read more

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Walking Health and Fitness

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Suddenly the mists parted, revealing the valley  | Read More
Via Francigena: Martigny to Orsieres

Suddenly the mists parted, revealing the valley Via Francigena: Martigny, Switzerland. After... Read more

Road to Aghavannagh
The Irish road to Avagannagh  | Read More
Road to Aghavannagh – an Irish walk

The Irish road to Avagannagh From the diary – Monday: Glendalough – Aghavannagh Glenalough... Read more

Ben Nevis
Almost at the summit of Ben Nevis  | Read More
Scotland: Fort William – Ben Nevis summit

Almost at the summit of Ben Nevis Fort William – Ben Nevis summit If you’re... Read more

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Walking Experiences

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Baud Brothers Mechanical Museum  | Read More
Via Francigena: St Croix in Switzerland

Baud Brothers Mechanical Museum Via Francigena: We arrived in St. Croix which was situated on a terrace sheltered by the slopes of Mont Chasseron. It was an attractive centre for skiers in the winter and hikers in the summer. While Canterbury and Kent had been shielded from the most uncomfortable weather of this hottest of summers, the rest of Europe... [Read more of this review]

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The unusual Prinknash Abbey in the Cotswolds  | Read More
Cotswold Way: Hills, cheese rolling and monks

The unusual Prinknash Abbey, hidden in the Cotswolds We had overnighted at Painswick on the Cotswold Way. Being a Sunday morning, we breakfasted and then were off to experience a local church service. A pleasant service at St. Mary’s with the minister giving a sermon about the evils of transnational companies such as Nike. After the service we... [Read more of this review]

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At John O'Groats Scotland  | Read More
John O’Groats: top of Scotland

At John O’Groats Scotland From the Diary – May 31 – Saturday: Inverness – Thurso – John O’Groats I was staying overnight at the Inverness Youth Hostel. Phew! What a pong in the room. All these walkers, baked bean eaters, snorers, and no windows to let the air in. I found it difficult to sleep after 3.00 am. Got up at 6.00 am.... [Read more of this review]

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Walking Gear

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Notre Dame at Le Puy  | Read More
Le Puy to Conques: walking gear – pilgrim’s passport

Notre Dame at Le Puy Le Puy, France ON the GR65: – The next day we had a lot to do. Waking early we left the hotel in the dark to attend the 7.00 am service which would include a pilgrims’ blessing. I felt a sense of adventure as we walked up Mount Corneille and into the centre of old Le Puy looking for the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Walking along... [Read more of this review]

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The impressive Langstrath Valley near Stonethwaite .  | Read More
Lake District Walks – over Stake Pass

From the Diary – The impressive Langstrath Valley near Stonethwaite . Nov 5 – Tuesday: Keswick, Lake District, UK About 5.00pm we arrive at Barron House, a youth hostel, a pleasure after many hours of walking. This hostel is an imposing building and is in the Superior Class, i.e. it has all facilities. The drying room comes in handy after... [Read more of this review]

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Early spring near Richmond, UK  | Read More
Coast to Coast: walking gear

Early spring near Richmond, UK Coast to Coast Walk – REETH to RICHMOND: The wind always seemed to blow in our faces. Still, mustn’t grumble. And anyway, who could really complain? Walking across open fields, exercising a thousand muscles; breathing in fresh spring air laden with a hint of farmyard aroma, and generally just being in the countryside,... [Read more of this review]

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