There are some very scenic National Parks between Sydney and Brisbane where you can escape to secluded campsites and endless beaches – and Byron!
Continue readingScenic Stops on the Sydney to Brisbane Route, NSW, Australia (November 2022)
Category: Walking
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, Queensland, Australia (December 2022)
The rainforest and waterfalls of the Blackall Ranges provide the stunning backdrop to this Queensland Great Walk which, other than the heat, is an easy 58.8 km over 4 days.
Continue readingNorth Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia (December 2022)
It goes by many names: Minjerribah, Stradbroke Island or just plain ‘Straddie’ to those in the know, but whatever you choose to call it, all are agreed on one thing: that this little sand island off the coast of Brisbane is special.
Continue readingThe Best Walks in Sydney, NSW, Australia: Watson’s Bay to Rose Bay.
One of my favourite harbour walks in Sydney, this section offers such delights as an early lighthouse, a nudist beach, great seafood and stunning beaches and views throughout.
Continue readingClaudius Cap de Blanc, a very singular artist. Ariège, France (September 2022)
Mad genius or mountain desecrator? The jury’s out but Claudius Cap de Blanc’s work is nothing if not original. He has certainly left his mark on the Ariège.
Continue readingWalking the GR10 in the Ariège , France (11. St Lizier d’Ustou – > Aulus les Bains)
A very long day if you do this one straight through! There is a steep climb to the Col d’Escots and then a long, rough hike around the mountain to Aulus, with some lovely waterfalls en route.
Continue readingWalking the GR10 in the Ariege, France. (10 – Conflens→St Lizier d’Ustou)
A shady walk for a hot day, with only a brief period on the open mountain, but an unrelentingly steep climb up, less so down! However, the delights of St Lizier await.
Continue readingBest Short Walks in the Peak District: Bolehill Quarry, Derbyshire, UK (November 2021)
It is surprising how photogenic a millstone can be! Add in some of Derbyshire’s best Peak District scenery and this little circuit comes close to perfection.
Continue readingBest Short Walks on Dartmoor: Holne Moor & Snowdon, Devon, UK (July 2021)
A long walk for the complete moor experience; this circuit from Holne climbs to the moors above with stunning views
Continue readingBest Short Walks on Dartmoor: the Walkham Valley & Merrivale, Devon, UK (July 2021)
A wonderfully varied Dartmoor walk on picturesque old tracks to Swelltor Quarry with beautiful views and Bronze Age ruins.
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