October 27, 2026
Early start
Leaving at six meant the car park was empty and the light was low and gold on the fields.
Weekend walks
Short notes from walks near home, with the bits worth remembering.
October 15, 2026
Lost the trail
The markers stop after the second gate. Following the stream brought us back to the road eventually.
September 30, 2026
Maps
The paper map was right about the bridge being closed. The phone was not.
The ridge path
September 15, 2026
Two hours up, one and a half down. The last stretch is loose stones, so good shoes matter more than good legs.
August 25, 2026
Rain gear
The cheap jacket kept the rain out and the sweat in. Next time, something that breathes.