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We had a day in North Somerset near Porlock on what was, so far, the hottest day of the year. Some walking, some sun-bathing and, later, some supper at the beach in Porlock Weir.

Wendy and Graham joined us for a couple of nights in Kington (see previous item) and, while we were there, we visited these slightly bizarre gardens. More at http://westonburymillwatergardens.com/.

“As well as superb views from the remote hills this stage is notable for long stretches of well-preserved Dyke before the Trail enters its ‘spiritual home’ – Knighton (Tref-y-Clawdd, meaning the town on the dyke). On leaving Kington the Trail … Continue reading →

“This section starts off alongside the Wye, last seen at Monmouth, before passing through the rolling territory of the Powys – Herefordshire border. This area is well known for the diaries written by the Victorian country curate Francis Kilvert who … Continue reading →

Lucy with stick in a field of wild garlic in the exotically-named Paradise Bottom, Leigh Woods, SW of Bristol.

“A steady climb from Pandy brings you to the first dramatic upland section of the Trail in the Black Mountains and the highest point of the route at 2300 ft (700m). This section straddling the national border on the Hatterall … Continue reading →

A walk with Miles and Flo (and Lucy) around Burrington on the edge of the Mendips, ending with lunch at The Plume of Feathers in Rickford and watching the geese on the lake. Nice day.

Offa’s Dyke Path starts in England overlooking the Severn estuary which is designated as a Maritime Natural Area. The estuary has the second highest tidal range in the world caused by the 5 rivers that feed the estuary and its … Continue reading →