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Sunday, 12 December 2021

In Search of Leiston's Ancient Pagan Sites, the Procession Rayles and Gallows

A 7 mile walk following the western parish boundary of Leiston in Suffolk, as described in a document from the middle-ages This walk attempts to follow the instructions of a perambulation around the western side of the Leiston Parish boundary that was undertaken in the year AD1620. Leiston's history...

Monday, 26 April 2021

South West Coast Path - Swanage to South Haven Point

An moderately easy walk to the end of the South West Coast Path at South Haven PointOld Harry Rocks is the highlight of this walk, and the ascent to Handfast Point, off of which the rocks are located, is the only real effort that has to be expended during the duration of this walk.The rest of the walk...

Thursday, 7 January 2021

In Search of Leiston Gibbet, Friday Market Heath and St Andrews Green

A 6 mile walk around the heaths and commons of Coldfair GreenThis walk follows an investigation to seek out the location of the Leiston Gibbet and an area of heathland that was known in the 1600's as Friday Market Heath. The only reference to these places comes from an old book from 1910 entitled...

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

Polzeath to Pentire Point Circular Walk

Short circular walk around the headland that fronts PozeathAn awesome wander around Pentire Point from the village of Polzeath. This is a must for anyone who visits this classic piece of Cornish coastline. A few challenges but nothing that an average walker can mus...

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Lincolnshire Coast Path - Cleethorpes to Mablethorpe

A 23 mile walk along the Lincolnshire Coast between Cleethorpes and MablethorpeAlthough a Lincolnshire Coast Path has yet to be established, this walk sets out a viable route for all budding coast walkers. This follows defence banks and permissive paths with a little road walking where necessary....

Tuesday, 17 December 2019

South West Coast Path - Bucks Cross to Hartland

An 16 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Bucks Cross and HartlandAn easy start to a walk through the tree covered cliff-tops makes a pleasant ramble through to Clovelly. There follows a couple of challenging valleys to cross and then broad open meadows for more easy walking through to...

South West Coast Path - Bude to Boscastle

An 16 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Bude and Boscastle A challenging walk along a spectacular part of the South West Coast Path. Although this can be achieved in a single day there is the village of Crackington haven near to the half way mark which allows one to cut the walk into...

Lincolnshire Coast Path - Boston to Wrangle

An 10 mile beach walk from Boston to WrangleAn alternative route to the coastal defence banks that provides a change to the marsh views. Open flat farmland, tiny hamlets, large churches and plenty of pubs along the way. Not strictly part of a coast path but this route roughly follows the coast of medieval...

Monday, 16 December 2019

Walk Around the Wash - Boston to Fosdyke

An 11 mile along the sea defence banks from Boston to FosdykeThis walks follows the start of the Macmillan Way as the first stage of the walk around the Wash. The route follows the Haven river before heading down to Fosdyke bridge on the River Welland. The walk is typified with acres of flat marsh,...

South West Coast Path - Boscastle to Tintagel

An 5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Boscastle and Tintagel A scenic walk that is not too much of a challenge to any seasoned walker. Rocky Valley presents a steep climb in and out but this really is a delight to behold and well worth the effort to get across it. The end of the walk...

Tuesday, 10 December 2019

Ouse Valley Way - Bedford to St Neots

A 17 mile riverside walk along the Ouse Valley Way between Bedford and St NeotsDespite the increasing urbanisation between Bedord and St Neots, the riverside sections of this walk provide some pleasant rambles. Particularly notable is the 15th century river bridge at Great Barford and the riverside...

Saturday, 7 December 2019

South West Coast Path - Port Isaac to Polzeath

An 9 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Port Isaac and Polzeath A stunning walk that is not too challenging. It starts at the picturesque village of Port Isaac before winding its way past Port Quin and around the Rumps headland and Pentire Point before descending to the surfing Mecca...

Sunday, 22 September 2019

In Search of Sizewell Chapel

A 10 mile walk following the southern side of the parish boundary of Leiston in Suffolk This walk follows the route of a 17th century perambulation around the southern side of the Leiston Parish boundary. The walk uses the ancient track down to Sizewell and continues down to Thorpe before turning inland...

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

South West Coast Path - Falmouth to Helford Passage

A 10 mile walk along the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Falmouth and the Helford CrossingA picturesque walk following the coast on from the Fal estuary round to the Helford River where a ferry links the village of Helford. The views are spectacular throughout this moderately challenging...

Thursday, 10 January 2019

South West Coast Path - Helford to Coverack

An 11 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Helford and CoverackA fairly easy section of the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path but it still presents some spectacular and rewarding scenery. With rivers to cross and charming fishing villages nestled in hidden coves this makes a...

Wednesday, 2 January 2019

A Walk around Suffolk's Minsmere Bird Reserve

A 10 mile circular walk through the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty taking in Sizewell and the Minsmere Bird ReserveOne does not have to have an enthusiasm for ornithology to enjoy this walk. The natural surroundings of marshland and heathland are enough to inspire everyone and there...

Tuesday, 1 January 2019

Lincolnshire Coast Path

An overview of a possible route for a Lincolnshire Coast Path There is currently no official Lincolnshire Coast Path although Natural England are committed to having something in place as part of the English Coast Path by 2020. This overview details the current possible routes taken from research conducted...

Saturday, 29 December 2018

South West Coast Path - Mevagissey to Porthscatho

A 17 mile walk along the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Mevagissey and PorthscathoThis walk navigates along the Roseland Peninsular with diversions from the official Coast Path along country lanes. This provides a safer alternative for when the weather conditions are poor and the...

Friday, 28 December 2018

Angles Way - Oulton Broad to Beccles

A 9 mile walk along the Angles Way between Oulton Broad and Beccles in Suffolk The path between Oulton Broad and Beccles doubles up as both The Angles Way and the East Suffolk Coast Line walk. There is not much to this walk other than following the winding path alongside the River Waveney. It is a pleasant...

Saturday, 15 December 2018

Lincolnshire Coast Path - Skegness to Gibraltar Point

A 7.5 mile beach walk from Skegness to Gibraltar PointGibraltar Point, with its Nature Reserve, Visitor Centre and Wash Study Centre can be accessed via a dedicated road from Skegness town centre. This walk attempts to access the Point by way of the beach. It is imperative that one heeds the tide times...

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