Monthly Archives: March 2012

Day 21 seems to have disappeared, I will see if I can find it. The SW coastal footpath was very linear, crossing the Somerset Levels was 2- dimensional, the Wye Valley Walk from Chepstow to Tintagel was  a spectacular 3-dimensional … Continue reading →

Just to finish yesterday-within 500 m of the Iron Age Fort I was crossing the M5 and then walking alongside it for a mile. It seemed appropriate that I spent the night at a motorway services. Today was a long … Continue reading →

It has got very hot this afternoon so, having got to the summit of Twickenham Hill and looked at the late Iron Age fort of Cadbury Camp, I have found shade in the adjacent woodland for a half hour. The … Continue reading →

Last night was the first occasion I was camped near shops. I took the opportunity to broaden my diet. A full packet of mixed salad was wolfed down, kippers in sunflower oil were lovely, Smash was OK as a filler, … Continue reading →

The day continued to get hotter making for a weary last hour to the day. The highlight of the afternoon was arriving at the top of Brinscombe Hill and suddenly seeing Cheddar framed by the Mendips behind You’ll notice a … Continue reading →

Another day of sunshine and clear blue sky. A delightful walk along lanes and “droves” (tracks). In the first hour I met a bicycle (which was being pushed) and  one car (which was parked). Crossington did not have a shop … Continue reading →

9.30 and in sleeping bag having pitched camp, eaten and washed at a campsite near Bawdrip just N of Bridgewater. First some catching up: 2 d ago I crossed the 200 m line and  saw my first frog spawn (today … Continue reading →

Smash tomato soup stock cube and M&S beef jerky. Just waiting for it to cool so had a tot of whisky. Think I’ve earned it. Very still and mild so pleasant sitting with tent door open. Steam railway still running … Continue reading →

Now at Wheddon Cross, no campsite around so staying at the village inn. Nice bitter “Proper Job”. Camped last night in a field next to the R. Exe with lots of woodland all around. Awoke to a cold misty morning … Continue reading →

First I should describe yesterday. Not done at the time because it was my hardest day yet. I had arranged to meet Sue’s aunt and uncle at Challacombe for lunch but got seduced by the good weather and my rapid … Continue reading →