Oct 7, 2018 | Other walks
In which Charles is introduced to a big Lizard and to bloggers from Italy, Spain, Belgium and Sweden. And eats lots of Pizza. In April I received a most unusual invitation: Dear Blogger, this mail comes from Liguria, a region situated in the Italy’s...
Aug 26, 2018 | Other walks
A gentle walk along the GR21 in Normandy between St Pierre-en-Port and Veulttes-sur-Mer; not overly exciting, but good if you like churches. Date walked: 25th May 2018 Distance: about 11 miles Map used: IGN 1809 “Fecamp”- a great large scale map...
Aug 12, 2018 | Other walks
A short walk along the very misty Alabaster Coast in Normandy – so no sea views but the German war defences were interesting. Date walked: 24th May 2018 Map used: IGN 1809 “Fecamp”- a great large scale map Distance: about 8.5 miles Rating: 6/10...
Jul 29, 2018 | Other walks
Date walked: 24th July 2018 Distance: 13 miles Map used: OS Explorer 152: Newport and Pontypool ************ You might have been wondering what I have been doing since I got back from France. Not walking – its been far too hot. I used to think of myself as a...
Jul 15, 2018 | Other walks
A strenuous but glorious 12 mile hike across the Vosges hills visiting several chateax and the Abbey of Mont Saint Odile Date walked: 20th April 2018 Distance: This is subject to dispute. Our route notes suggests 11.4 miles. I recorded 11.62 miles. According to...
Jul 1, 2018 | Other walks
Walking in the Alsace in France between Chatenois and Andlau with lots of churches, vineyards, and villages but few ice-creams Date walked: 18th April 2018 Distance: around 10 miles Map used: IGN No 122 Colmar, Mulhouse/Bale covers the area but at a scale of 1cm...
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