A horse and i

Maybe the last chance for a practice hike today, Kintbury out and return (10miles) on mostly canal path that was showing a less than attractive surface in places. No matter as at Kintbury i found the horse drawn barge parking up and the nice operators where happy to take my photo with the horse who [...]

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Sign of spring

After bemoaning the long winter in true Brit style, it was time to search for signs of spring and find one i did in the form of an Adder. I realise snakes aren’t everyones cup of tea but i’m very pleased to see them, not sure my route passes through much snake environment but luck [...]

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Long dry summer

Forecast a summer long and dry When hikers enjoy a cloud free sky If this brings worries of endless thirst Please remember it’s April the 1st. The above was inspired by the rain in many forms that seemed intent on filling the day when of all the suprises a hole in the cloud appeared letting [...]

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Practice pitch

An eight mile loop today primarily to try a practice pitch of new (coleman) tent that promises to be more stable in windy conditions. Pitch involved a small amount of head scratching but ended looking good, still not happy with the mobile photo quality but it works so that is good. Mileage My last post [...]

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Canal completion

Today i covered the section of kennet and avon canal not hiked in any other of my walks, this being Pewsey to Bradford-on-avon, with the walks to and from rail staitions a good 25 miles. Starting at Pewsey (9:45), there wouldn’t be a lot of time for rest stops to complete the route in daylight [...]

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