Tag Archives: walks

White Horse walking

Posted on June 14, 2018 by SallyK

Last weekend I visited the Uffington White Horse area with my daughter. We were so excited to eventually reach our destination (by taxi as there are no buses from Swindon) we immediately walked a mile or so from our b&b … Continue reading →

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Maps, and feeling restless

Posted on February 2, 2017 by SallyK

Just a hint of spring and I’m feeling restless already, as I sorted out some of the maps I drew for the Independent’s Weekend Walk series, quite a while ago but still enjoy them, especially Cat Bells/Derwent Water.  Two years ago … Continue reading →

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Walking to Holy Island

Posted on July 9, 2014 by SallyK

Off the Northumberland coast just north of Bamburgh – where I was staying at the weekend – is the little island of Lindisfarne, only accessible when the tide is out. There’s a causeway for cars and walkers, but four of us, … Continue reading →

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Bamburgh Castle again

Posted on June 23, 2013 by SallyK

  Last weekend to Bamburgh Castle to visit my friend O., croquet queen.  They take croquet seriously up there.  Loaded with wet-weather gear (thanks BBC weather forecast) I arrived in a heatwave.  Bliss. From the Castle south through woodland and … Continue reading →

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