ARTICLE: A Blustery Week (Scottish Highlands 2005)
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)
NATURE HUNT: Snuggle up close in January
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
NATURE HUNT: Golden October
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
Treacle Cherry Flapjack
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
NATURE HUNT: September’s Spoils
Find all of these fruity beauties in the fields between Paulerspury church and Pury End. Continue reading NATURE HUNT: September’s Spoils
BIKEPACKING: The King Alfred’s Way: Thursley Common to Hindhead
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
BIKEPACKING: The King Alfred’s Way: Reading to Frensham Ponds.
‘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.
NATURE HUNT: Jaunty July
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
BIKEPACKING: The King Alfred’s Way / South Downs Way: Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Cheesefoot Head.
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.
ARTICLE: The Routeburn & Caples tracks, New Zealand 2006.
“ I think we should both get rat-arsed.” Nick paused, his pint at his lips and slid his gaze sideways at me. What had turned Ms. Placid into an incipient alcoholic? Maybe everything gets turned upside down down under. Continue reading ARTICLE: The Routeburn & Caples tracks, New Zealand 2006.
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