Tucked away in the South Devon countryside on the banks of the River Dart is the magnificent town of Totnes. From its humble beginnings, and a town that has continued…
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Visit Whitsand Bay
Whitsand Bay in SE Cornwall is an astounding stretch of coastline and beaches, enjoyed by thousands of visitors all year round. Yet, many visitors to the area simply drive by…
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Cotswolds Walk from Kirtlington
Kirtlington is a village in the heart of the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire. We chose Kirtlington as a Cotswolds holiday base and rented a lovely AirBnB in the village. As usual, I…
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Visit Saltash Cornwall
Saltash is a major, bustling town and the gateway to Cornwall from the A38. It lies on the west bank of the River Tamar with Plymouth to the east. A…
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Walk Bodmin Moor – 7 Tors and Hills
Bodmin Moor is a rugged and wide open space of grasslands and heather with granite tors and boulders strewn atop hills. It is fabled in mystery and mystique with legends…
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Walk: Bedruthan to Porthcothan to Watergate
I’ve visited Carnewas, Bedruthan Steps, and the coast in the area several times for short walks. I decided to take in the stretch of coastline north to Porthcothan and south…
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Visit Banbury
Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross, so the nursery rhyme goes. We were holidaying in the Cotswolds, so we ventured out for an afternoon visit to Banbury. Located in…
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Visit Oxford
While holidaying in the Cotswolds, we wanted to visit Oxford for the day. Oxford is such a historic city. Aside from its famous University, there are so many other things…
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Walk the Bolt Tail to Bolt Head – Hope Cove to Overbeck’s
Walk the Bolt Tail to Bolt Head The mass of land from Hope Cove to Overbeck’s, near Salcombe, is known as the Bolt Tail to the Bolt Head. It is…
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Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2022
On a couple of occasions, driving past the Bristol area on my way home or off to a work event, I’ve spotted lots of air balloons filling my panoramic vista.…
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Visit St Nectan’s Glen
St Nectan’s Glen, by its very location, conjures up mystique and magic. Tucked away along a woodland walk beside the River Trivillet, is the magnificent St Nectan’s Waterfall that cascades…
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Top Tips: Mapping & GPS for Hiking
This subject of Mapping Service apps, GPS and Smartphone use stirs much debate and argument in walking and hiking communities. I live in SE Cornwall, and so I have Dartmoor…
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