The central beacons A crack of light made its way through the black-out curtains, just enough to make me open a bleary eye. I blinked. I picked up my phone - 8.03. Time to stir. A peer out through the dawn light revealed a grey sky behind Dinas Castle, and behind the dark peaks of … Continue reading Cycling the Brecon Beacons Day One
autumn
The Lych Way
Yesterday, I finally completed a walk that I've been meaning to do for several years, but just never got round to - Dartmoor's very own 'Way of the Dead'. The Lych Way is an ancient corpse road which was used to bring the dead of Dartmoor's central basin to Lydford church for burial. Lydford itself … Continue reading The Lych Way
Great Mis Tor
It''s been a few months since I wrote a proper post on my blog. I haven't been out and about any less than usual, in fact I've been out walking and exploring more than I have for quite a long time. But life has changed considerably over the last year, mostly for the better. If … Continue reading Great Mis Tor
Cox Tor
Weather-wise, the last couple of weekends have been pretty horrible. In theory I'm happy to go for a walk or bike ride in any weather, but with a long list of little jobs to do at home I have been known to spend a weekend 'getting a few things done' rather than going out and … Continue reading Cox Tor
Dewerstone
Just before lockdown began in March, our eldest son went on his first school residential. He only spent one night away but for him it was a massive adventure. His class went down to the Dewerstone and stayed in the cottage doing all kinds of cool outdoor activities. He loved every minute. Apart from losing … Continue reading Dewerstone
Quantocks in Autumn
Yesterday I took a short stroll in the Quantocks with my Mum. The tops were covered in cloud for the most part so we missed most of the views, but I took a few photos between Lydeard Hill and Wills Neck that I was pretty pleased with. I didn’t quite come across the right scenes … Continue reading Quantocks in Autumn
Fingle Bridge and Cranbrook Castle
After yesterday's ridge top views of autumnal Dartmoor valleys, I wanted to spend more time in the woods. We're at the tail end of the vibrant spectacle of autumn now, and it won't be long before the reds, yellows and everything in between are gone for another year. So with my wife at work, I … Continue reading Fingle Bridge and Cranbrook Castle
Honeybag Tor
I always have mixed feelings about the clocks going back. I love the hope and optimism that spring seems to bring, summer is for camping and being outdoors, and I love the residual warmth and colours of early autumn. The clocks going back represents the end of most of those things and a desire to … Continue reading Honeybag Tor
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