A short walk with fine views, cream teas and the beautiful Dart River – wild swimming spots in abundance!
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Best Short Walks in Devon: A Circuit from New Bridge, Devon, UK (July 2021)
A short but satisfying walk from New Bridge, encompassing a lovely stretch of the River Dart and a scenic tor.
Continue readingBest Short Walks on Dartmoor: Grimspound Circuit, Devon, UK (July 2021)
A varied circuit with one of Dartmoor’s best known prehistoric sites, a scenic ridge and valley tin mine ruins.
Continue readingBest Short Walks on Dartmoor: Ringmoor Down, Eylesbarrow & Siward’s Cross, Devon, UK (July 2021)
This is a great walk to get away from everyone, an easy wander on the wild moors amidst old tin mines and Bronze Age monuments
Continue readingWar Walks: Brownstone Battery, Coleton Fishacre, Devon, UK (July 2021)
A great taster of the South West Coast Path, this walk offers superb coastal views and a rare WW2 coastal defence battery.
Continue readingBest Short Walks in Wiltshire: the Tan Hill Way (May 2021)
The Tan Hill Way is easy to overlook. It is not even signposted as such along its short 12 mile length. However it offers some of the most consistently stunning scenery in Wiltshire as it follows the heights of the downs.
Continue readingBest Short Walks in Wiltshire: A Circuit from Oare via Huish Hill (April 2021)
I love the sheer variety of this walk. It passes some of the finest country houses and gardens in Wiltshire, then ascends Huish Hill to give superb views over the Vale of Pewsey. Plus there is an intriguing discovery at Huish church..
Continue readingBest Short Walks in the Peak District: the Bleaklow Bomber, Derbyshire, UK. (October 2020)
The northern Derbyshire moors have some of the wildest country in Britain. This short circuit covers a little of the Pennine Way and a historic aeroplane crash.
Continue readingExploring to the West of Mendoza in the Foothills of the Andes, Argentina. (January 2020).
Only about 200 km to the west of Mendoza, the Andes provide a dramatic backdrop to any visit in the region. From the gastronomic delights of the vineyards in the Uco Valley to the breathtaking heights around Aconcagua, this relatively small area packs a serious punch.
Continue readingThe Limestone Way, Derbyshire, England. (October 2020).
Following old walled tracks and quiet footpaths through the White Peak whilst meandering through traditional villages, the Limestone Way is a great introduction to the delights of Derbyshire.
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