It takes a bit more sleuthing to identify trees in winter, here’s some top tips. You can find all these trees in the Warren between St James the Great Church in Paulerspury and Pury End. Continue reading NATURE HUNT: ID a tree in February
A bigger spindrift whirlwind appeared. I flatted down on the scree, braced and ready when it hit. This time I felt the unnerving sensation of the wind pushing against my rucksack. It had never occurred to me that actually clutching the ground was a good idea until I felt the wind levering me over onto my back. Continue reading ARTICLE: A Blustery Week (Scottish Highlands 2005)
Nothing to see in January fields and hedges? Think again! The low sun slants across the undulations of the open ground revealing the echoes of past human activity. Cross these hummocks to the hedgerows and snuggle up close to appreciate these. Continue reading NATURE HUNT: Snuggle up close in January
We can drink in the rich autumn colours in our hedgerows while the bees sip the last nectar from the ivy flowers. But beware, poisoned berries lurk here too! Continue reading NATURE HUNT: Golden October
A calorie packed pick-me-up to keep you going on long hiking or biking days. A mix of quick hit sugar and low GI porridge oats that doesn’t taste too sweet. Continue reading Treacle Cherry Flapjack
Find all of these fruity beauties in the fields between Paulerspury church and Pury End. Continue reading NATURE HUNT: September’s Spoils
Hindhead tunnel. In my head I always pronounce it ‘tu-nel’ (/ˈtʌnl/), the Norwegian way. My drive to the start of this short recce of a section of the KAW had unexpectedly transported me back ten years to my time in Norway. Continue reading BIKEPACKING: The King Alfred’s Way: Thursley Common to Hindhead
‘Manic Monday’ said the Caversham Bridge Premier Inn receptionist. She was having a busy time booking in plumbers, sparkies, chippies and the odd KAWer who then proceeded to try and jam her bike in the lift and hold things up even more. Continue reading BIKEPACKING: The King Alfred’s Way: Reading to Frensham Ponds.
Is your back aching from snuffling around in the undergrowth looking for tiny flowers? Stand up, throw your shoulders back and gaze straight at these tall summer stunners. Continue reading NATURE HUNT: Jaunty July
The first in a series of blogs following sections of the King Alfred’s Way bikepacking route. Continue reading BIKEPACKING: The King Alfred’s Way / South Downs Way: Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Cheesefoot Head.
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