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
‘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.
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.
“ 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.
Soooo many flowers! Here’s a few I’ve found recently round Paulerspury and Pury End. Hurry on out there, summer will be over before we know it. Continue reading NATURE HUNT: Blooms in June
Swish through the grass and breathe in the scents of Spring between these tranquil villages. There’s a choice of a 13km shorter walk, a 19.5km longer walk and a bike ride with a short off-road adventure! Continue reading WALK / BIKE: Paulerspury to Lillingstone Lovell and back.
I didn’t have time to scream; my eyes bulged at the sight of the rapidly approaching mountainside, my throat constricted and suddenly we landed. A perfect textbook landing for Lukla airport, perched 2,800m high in the Himalayas. Continue reading ARTICLE: Ama Dablam, Nepal 2005.
“Ne’er cast a clout ’till the May be out.” Growing up in the Chilterns I knew exactly what this meant, don’t stop wearing your winter vest until the hawthorn may (the flowers) can be seen. Looks like it’s time to chuck off our woolly undies!! Brrrr, you first!! Continue reading NATURE HUNT: May Blossom & Flower Spotter, Paulerspury & Pury End
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