The walk from Whitesands to St David’s Head was our first taste of the famed Pembrokeshire Coast and gave us so much more than we could have hoped for. From ancient stones to volcanic headland, and grazing ponies to panoramic views, for such a short walk (6km total) it was packed with interest. At the start of June, as my…
How The Salt Path in Somerset and Devon compares with the South West Coast Path as described in Raynor Winn’s best-selling book.
Our plan to walk the Balnakailly Circuit on the Isle of Bute is almost scuppered before it begins. We thought our biggest problem was a wildfire burning out of control. It isn’t. While we can see smoke in the sky, there is no evidence of a fire raging close to the route. Our main obstacle is a sign where the…
I knew that when walking Ebbor Gorge it would be better to climb the narrow, rocky ‘adventure’ section rather than descend it, particularly as it had been such a rainy month
On our perpetual quest to find the best walking in Somerset, we’ve recently been exploring walking routes further afield from our usual sites. Living with Exmoor, the Blackdowns and the Quantocks all within easy reach of home, we’ve been somewhat spoiled by having most of the routes routinely cited as the best, on our doorstep. But Somerset is a big…
The easy Porlock to Porlock Weir circular walk is small in length but big on diversity of landscapes and reasons to linger.
Walking in sludgy conditions was never an issue during all the years we lived in the Canary Islands and then Portugal, so we were a bit spoilt by conditions that, for most of the year, were walker-friendly. Ironically, in those locations it is summer which is the enemy of hikers. While we aren’t bothered about getting wet or tackling muddy…
The Quantocks especially are a revelation that remain relatively undiscovered by people outside of the South West of England.
Positioned right on the southern edge of the National Park, Dulverton calls itself ‘the gateway to Exmoor’. A small market town on the banks of the River Barle, this is a lively town with a strong community spirit, lots of independent shops, and a couple of very good places to eat. On the last Saturday of every month between April…
A circular walk from Lynmouth to the Valley of Rocks takes in the South West Coast Path, feral goats, unusual rock formations, an ancient valley, and rugged coastal views.