Walks and stories

Limestone Cowboy

There is always something special about walking in the Dales and I could never tire of any walk that provides a view of Ribblehead Viaduct.…

Boggy Walking

The rain over the last couple of days has made the water level in the River Ribble rise significantly. I take the boys out for…

A Walk To Langcliffe

One of my favourite walks from Settle is the route up and around Attermire Scar. Lynnie is keen to do stuff around the Unicorn and…

Back on the Road

After a week in Taunton we are back on the road. Much of our stuff is still in the Unicorn so it did not take…

Just Like Old Times

Many years ago one of my best muckers emigrated to New Zealand. Mazza was a near neighbour in the village and was very much part…

Staple Fitzpaine

Today after a check of the map we decide to do a straightforward walk from the centre of Staple Fitzpaine on the Blackdown Hills. This…

Quizgo

It is a sunny day and Lynnie is keen to catch up around the house and put the new washing machine to the test. I…

Thirty-One Years!

Our walk on Monday is a steady stroll on the top of the Quantock Hills in the late afternoon. We appear to be alone in…

“Goodnight Irene”

It is our first Friday night back in Taunton and we fancy a night out “on the town”. When we previously lived in Taunton we…

Wellington Monument

Today’s walk is one that I last did back in 1993 when I was first in Taunton. In those days I stayed in Taunton during…