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Day 54 12 July 2019 Portinscale – Exploring the north half of The Lakes District by car, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Grasmere, Ambleside, Buttermere & Grange

Posted on 13/07/2019 by Greg

After our big effort yesterday we decided on an easier day today taking in many of the main towns/villages/hamlets of The northern Lakes District. Number of Views :1397

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Day 53 11th July 2019 Portinscale, Keswick, The Lakes District

Posted on 12/07/2019 by Greg

After breakfast we set out and walked into Keswick, about a mile away. It has rained a little overnight and the ground was fresh and clean, but the clouds were hanging around. We took the opportunity and had a look … Continue reading →

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Days 43 to 51 1st July to 9th July 2019 – Ipsley (Birmingham) to Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Posted on 10/07/2019 by Greg

We have condensed these 10 days into 1 post as we have taken things very easy, a mid holiday break if you like. Day 43 July 1 2019   Ipsley (Birmingham) We had a quiet morning, did a bit of shopping, … Continue reading →

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An aside: The Greening of England.

Posted on 04/07/2019 by Greg

We are going to post a condensed blog for our time around the Birmingham area. In the mean time here is an observation from me that really doesn’t fit in anywhere else. Number of Views :1183

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Day 39 27th June 2019 Padstow

Posted on 28/06/2019 by Greg

We decided to have a more relaxed day today before we start travelling again tomorrow. A walk around Padstow and its surrounds and an early dinner was the plan. Number of Views :1100

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Day 35 23rd June 2019 Penzance, St Michael’s Mount and Lizard Point

Posted on 24/06/2019 by Greg

Another mixed day of adventuring. We had planned on going to Lands End, but my doubts about it were confirmed by our BnB hosts, it has been over commercialised and for all purposes essentially turned into an amusement park. So … Continue reading →

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Day 34 22nd June 2019 Brixham to Falmouth via The Hurling Stones at Minions, The Eden Project & The lost gardens of Heligan

Posted on 23/06/2019 by Greg

We woke early’ish to a bright sunny day, had breakfast at 7:50am and were on the road a little before 8:30am. It was a big day! And as enjoyable as it was different. Number of Views :1092

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Day 33 21st June 2019 Brixham

Posted on 22/06/2019 by Greg

Another bright sunny day in Brixham, no really, Honest truth the weather was gorgeous! Number of Views :1180

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Day 32 20th June 2019 Brixham to Dartmouth.

Posted on 21/06/2019 by Greg

Very slow morning. We woke to very bright morning sunshine, but the clouds came in and a light drizzle began. We left our BnB just before 11am and walked to the waterfront area where we got our tickets for the … Continue reading →

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Day 29 17 June 2019 Kingley Vale, Weald & Downland and a stroll through Chichester.

Posted on 18/06/2019 by Greg

This morning we woke to a sensational day, blue skies were visible through the clouds and the forecast was no rain. A perfect day for a stroll in the woods. After breakfast we headed out to Kingley Vale National Nature … Continue reading →

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