24 May 2016
Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies
One of my favourite songs is “My Girl” by The Temptations, it has cracking lyrics for an old romantic like me, including the line “I’ve…
Walks and stories
22 May 2016
Lindisfarne
When we stayed at Paxton House in 2014 we took a walk across the causeway to Holy Island. It was a memorable day out but…
21 May 2016
A Stroll Around Duns
Yesterday was another day of rest from walking. When I returned from my early stroll with the boys I was immediately reaching for the painkillers.…
19 May 2016
Ring of Bright Water
If I am honest one of the reasons for returning to Paxton House was that I was eager to re-visit the Chain Bridge Honey Farm…
18 May 2016
Carey Burn Bridge to Hedgehope Hill
Nearing the banks of the River Tweed on my early morning walk around the grounds of Paxton House, I spied eight Goosanders on the water.…
17 May 2016
Seahouses to Benthall
When we visited Northumberland in 2014 we had a number of enjoyable walks along the coast. The dogs particularly enjoyed chasing after a tennis ball…
16 May 2016
Return to Paxton House
When we toured in 2014 we spent a week at Paxton House, a few miles outside of Berwick-upon-Tweed. It was a memorable week and one…
15 May 2016
Stocks Reservoir
My knees are still playing up, particularly the right one, so there is no chance that we will be able to climb any hills today.…
14 May 2016
Knackered Knees
When I awoke this morning I initially thought that I had got away with yesterday’s grueling walk without too much damage. But as soon as…
13 May 2016
Three Peaks Challenge
My favourite destination for a walk is the top of Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales, blog followers will know that I venture to the top…