Author Archives: Martin

A while since we were in Aberaeron, in Ceredigion, Wales. 2013, in fact, if these notes are to be believed. We were here for some walking and the partial eclipse, which has been eagerly anticipated. Also we were joined by … Continue reading →

Not a traditional location for a walk, but it was interesting to see HPC (Hinkley Point C) close up. The nuclear power station is visible from Weston Super Mare and from towns along the coast to the west, like Minehead. … Continue reading →

This very old village, a few miles south of Bath, is full of history, with a packhorse bridge, a ford (dry at the moment), a neolithic tomb, disused railway (Dr Beeching), Monmouth rebellion connections, WWII defence remains, an old Fuller’s … Continue reading →

We have visited this spectacular bay on the Gower Peninsular in Wales many times, but it never disappoints. We even both managed a swim. It is unreachable by car and is approached via Pennard Pill, a meandering stream and tidal … Continue reading →

Walking eastwards towards Staverton and back along the Kennet and Avon canal.

Including Bertrand Russell’s birthplace and the (almost completely dry) Cleddon Shoots waterfall.

How our grand-daughter sees herself. I blame the parents.

We stayed for a few days by the side if the River Lyn, on the Exmoor coast, where we were able to walk to Lynton, Lynmouth, the Valley of The Rocks, West Lyn and Barbrook. Also Woolacombe, which, although rather … Continue reading →

Hungerford in Berkshire is on the river Kennet and the Kennet and Avon canal, and, for that reason alone, worth a visit.

Trying out the bikes from Yatton to Sandford. (Verdict: bikes OK, riders need attention).