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There is ample opportunity to see the Dyke itself as it is followed across fairly flat but very pleasant terrain for most of this section. The Dyke and Trail here are also still on the true national boundary – as … Continue reading →

A grey heron hitching a ride on the Kennet and Avon canal near Bradford-on-Avon.

This ‘switchback’ section is generally reckoned to be the toughest on the Trail as it rises and falls through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. However the views and sense of tranquillity make the effort well worthwhile. This … Continue reading →

We were in the Devon South Hams for Sal’s birthday, an area we knew well ten or so years ago. Crab for lunch in Dartmouth, a walk on Slapton Ley and curry on the quay, later in Kingsbridge.

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 →