TWO CONTRASTING WALKS ON THE DORSET COAST
One of the things I have promised myself in 2023 (have you read my goals post?), is to seek out short walks and do them slowly. In this post I want to share two such walks I did recently, a … Continued
HIKING THE COTSWOLDS | CLEEVE HILL AND BREAKHEART PLANTATION
There are lots (and lots) of walking options on and around Cleeve Hill on the edge of the Cotswolds, it’s a very good place for a wander and is very popular for good reason. Some people will do the same … Continued
HIKING THE COTSWOLDS | SIX SHORT WALKS IN THE COTSWOLDS
In this post I want to share six short walks in the Cotswolds I’ve done and enjoyed. Perfect for anyone looking for a walk this weekend or on your next visit to this beautiful part of England. For someone who … Continued
HIKING THE WYE VALLEY | GOODRICH CASTLE, COPPET HILL AND SYMONDS YAT
Since I moved to Gloucestershire, I’ve discovered a myriad of lovely hiking routes in my local area that I’ve been meaning to share with you. It’s easy to search the internet for great routes but I know when I’m looking … Continued
HIKING THE COTSWOLDS | NIBLEY, STINCHCOMBE AND COOMBE HILLS
I love finding “half way points” to meet friends for a hike and a catch-up, it’s an excellent way to spend a Saturday and probably the best way, in my opinion, to explore and area and have a natter. Just … Continued
HIKING THE STIPERSTONES
The Stipertones is a jagged ridge of bare stone tors in the Shropshire hills that come with enough myth and legend to keep any walker happy. I’m told it’s where Shropshire witches meet to sup with the devil as he … Continued
MAGAZINES THAT INSPIRE ME
I might not read many books each year (I average a whopping one new book a year… terrible, I know), but I do love a good magazine. I find I can get my teeth into short stories and articles shared … Continued
WALKING FROM BEAULIEU TO BUCKLER’S HARD
Earlier this month I headed down to Southampton for tea. I do this at least a couple of times a year because, well, sometimes keeping in touch on the internet is just not good enough and you have to see … Continued
THE BINBROOK LOOP, LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS
Lincolnshire is often overlooked when people are looking for decent hiking, what with our seemingly flat and featureless countryside. But as I’ve mentioned before here on Splodz Blogz, Lincolnshire has some great footpaths and bridleways through some stunning countryside and … Continued
THE CHARACTER OF THE YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS
The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a challenge hike in which walkers take on Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in under 12 hours. It is a reasonably challenging 24/25 mile day hike that offers a variety of terrain and some … Continued