A few weeks ago Ash & I went for a long weekend camping in the Brecon Beacons. We stayed at a lovely site called Priory Mill Farm, just outside of Brecon. It was nice and quiet when we arrived on … Continue reading
Brecon Beacons
Category Archives: Walks
3 Peaks for 3 Charities
So one night before Christmas I was sat in the pub with a group of my closest friends and I started the discussion of “what shall I do before I turn 30”. Ash and I have always wanted to walk … Continue reading
A weekend of running & walking Cadir Idris
At the start of October we headed to a tiny cottage near Machynlleth, perched up on a hill with nothing but sheep around us and a gorgeous view. That’s right… we escaped from the farm to go and stay on … Continue reading
Walking Snowdon
A friend of mine has never walked Snowdon and as she was home from Australia for a few months we found a weekend free and off we went. I’ve walked Snowdon twice before, using the Llanberis path both times. The first … Continue reading
Featured Walk: Llangoed to Puffin Island and Aberlleiniog Castle
Before you start reading this let me just warn you that this is not a detailed step by step walk guide. It’s a vague description of the walk we took with lots of photographs, so unlikely that you’ll be able … Continue reading
Featured Walk: Graig Fawr
While on holiday in Wales during Easter Weekend Ash, Guinness and I stumbled across this National Trust site with a little car park and numerous footpaths circling around and leading up a small hill. Graig Fawr sits alongside the little village … Continue reading
Ystwyth riverside walk from Black Covert car park
After our walk around Devils Bridge and then the Arch we went in search for a final stroll to finish off the afternoon. We followed a road that ran parallel to the River Ystwyth and found another Natural Resources Wales … Continue reading
Featured Walk: Panorama trail from the arch
After our quick adventure around Devils Bridge we headed to a spot on the map labelled The Arch. Just the other side of the arch is a small Natural Resources Wales car park with a notice board, picnic bench and … Continue reading
Devils Bridge took my breath away
The next step of our Aberystwyth adventure started on Sunday morning with Devils Bridge. Just a short drive along from where our cottage was, we parked up in the free parking and headed to the ticket office. Access is via … Continue reading
Featured Walk: Tittesworth reservoir (and blackberry muffins!)
It’s been a while since I’ve been to Tittesworth. Ash and I have been a handful of times in the past but not for ages. We had a free Saturday last weekend and despite it being a murky day we … Continue reading
Walk of the Month: Alsager – Rode Heath circular
Distance: 5 miles approx Time: 2 hours No. of pubs en route: 2 Safety notes: Some small sections of country lane walking with no pavements. I’ve talked about walking along the saltline many times and recently posted some photographs of my Alsager – Rode … Continue reading
Reminiscing this Bank Holiday Weekend
For competitors, Bank Holidays often mean long weekends at agility shows. For me this weekend has been for catch-ups, romance, shopping and today… walking! After two busy days with Ash I now have two days alone with Guinness, and I decided … Continue reading
Scafell Pike
I don’t normally do “tough” things. I’ve never been one to take on challenges. I do achievable things, which to me aren’t massive challenges. I wouldn’t try to swim the channel, because I’d drown. I don’t go on rollercoaster’s because … Continue reading
A walk along the Saltline and Wheelock Rail Trail
Today Mum, Guinness and I set off for a walk to explore pastures great and new, equipped with a free leaflet by the Cheshire East Rangers. We started from Alsager and headed along the Saltline. A frequent dog walking route … Continue reading
A Sunny Walk
I always enjoy getting outside with my dog but especially so if it’s nice and sunny. This week I had an afternoon off, it was glorious weather and we got out for an early afternoon stroll. When I walk my … Continue reading
Yorkshire 3 Peaks for Diabetes UK
We did it! In the pouring rain and very heavy cloud we completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in 14 hours 15 minutes! On Saturday 18th July we woke up with the sound of heavy rain falling on the tents and … Continue reading
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