The Skirrid

The Skirrid

Nov 30, 2020 | Other walks

A stunningly beautiful three mile climb up The Skirrid in Monmouthshire Date walked: 27th November 2020 Distance: about 3 miles Map used: none but  I had with me OL Explorer 13 Brecon Beacons National Park, Eastern Area (just in case). Conversational topics...
Thinking on My Feet by Kate Humble – a review

Thinking on My Feet by Kate Humble – a review

Nov 18, 2018 | Reviews

I must start with a confession. I am prejudiced against Kate Humble. I am not sure why exactly. I think it’s all those pictures of her smiling. She’s forever smiling, like the late Beth Chatto, (though Chatto’s fixed smile was more like a grimace)....
Offa’s Dyke Day 4: Monmouth to Pandy

Offa’s Dyke Day 4: Monmouth to Pandy

Apr 8, 2018 | Offa's Dyke Path

  A gentle 14 mile walk in undulating countryside along the Offa’s Dyke Path between Monmouth and Pandy.  Date walked: 12th  September 2017 Distance: around  14 miles Map used: OS Explorer OL 14 – Wye Valley and Forest of Dean and OL 13 – Brecon...
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