because life's too short
because life's too short
I used a line from this classic evocative poem which literally brings the white horses to life, as a title in my Chargers on the Wiltshire Wold article. Charlies Tennyson Turner (1808-1879) was the second son from a family of 11 brothers and sisters and was rather overshadowed by his younger, more famous brother, Alfred Tennyson.
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Though not unique to Wiltshire, the county has the largest concentration of hillside white horses in England. Cut out of the turf on the slopes of the rolling chalk downs, each has its unique history and view. Five are within a 5 mile radius of Avebury and its famous stone circle, the others only a little further. Visiting them reveals another fascinating facet of this pretty region.
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The Monsal Trail is a popular recreational trail for walkers, cyclists and riders in Derbyshire, England. Offering superb access to some of the loveliest country in the Peak District, it also lies between the two attractive towns of Bakewell and Buxton, worthwhile destinations in their own right.
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This section of the GR10 in the Ariege, France, drops down to the green waters of Etang de Bethmale, then has a steep climb to Col de la Core. Various gites beckon, or the delights of the old town of Seix.
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Within a 10 mile radius of Buxton in the picturesque Peak District of Derbyshire, England, are 3 notable bookshops for the bibliophiles amongst us.
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A steep climb up from the Riberot valley to the high mountains with spectacular views of Mt. Valier, the Ariege’s highest mountain.
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This section of the GR10 in the Ariege drops down steeply to the Riberot valley and the smart Maison du Valier gite d’etape. There are great views en route of Mt Valier, the Ariege’s highest mountain at 2,838 m.
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A recent visit to the Somme area of northern France gave us the opportunity to do this Great War battlefield walk which included a visit to the memorial of the Canadian Newfoundland regiment.
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The Baie de Somme is a huge bay only one hour south of Calais, France. With its wonderful space and light it is an intriguing place to visit, and there are charming towns too.
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On this section the GR10 continues on an upward trajectory with a stunning walk to some of the nicest cabins in the Ariege.
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