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Today had an ancient focus starting with a visit to the Broch of Gurness which was a historic site with the remains of the Broch – another shared habitation and some surrounding houses. Even part of the staircase was intact. Again complex housing systems from over 4,000 years ago. Thoughts – how well insulated wouldContinue reading “Walk 13 – 04/08/2021”

Today started with a visit to Skara Brae which is the most complete Neolithic village in Europe. This settlement has eight houses which have complex designs including bed areas, storage, dressers and a hearth. Interestingly the homes were all the same size. All approached through passageways and underground. The use of local stones probably fromContinue reading “Walk 12 – 03/08/2021”

Starting today at Blewbury School and along the track as far as East Hagbourne. Here the path turns to the left and emerges at the back of the church. Having walked through the churchyard and on towards the disused railway embankment there are several alternatives. Today’s walk took me back towards Upton ( perhaps I’llContinue reading “Walk 6 – 28/07/21”

Off from the house again for an evening walk. Set off up my road – Larkhill , which heads towards the Ridgeway. The route meets the road to Newbury, for this walk I turned left here and doubled back ultimately walking past the stables of Henrietta Knight – ‘Best Mate’ fame. Back down ‘conker alley’Continue reading “Walk 5 26/07/21”

So lucky there are so many routes directly from my home. The starting purpose of this walk was to get to a pub for a lunch with both of my sons. We set of for The Boar’s Head at Ardington. Having eaten well, Jack lead the route which took us further from home. This walkContinue reading “Walk 4 -25/07/21”

Still in West Sussex – set off for Midhurst and on towards Woolbeding. Great parking space just of the main road to Petersfield. Quick walk down the road and over the bridge which spans the River Rother. The path leads along the side of the river and on towards Stopham Mill. Lots of bird songContinue reading “Walk 3 – 23/07/21”

Somewhere completely different. Stop over at Haslemere on the Surrey / West Sussex border having visited my mum for her birthday. Really lucky to be taken on to Blackdown to explore and see the Temple of the winds and experience an amazing sunset and hopefully hear nightjars. Didn’t set out to count this walk butContinue reading “Walk 2 – 22/07/21”

Having thought for a long time whether to go for distance, steps or time spent walking I suddenly thought during my first walk that I could go for 50 walks. So my walk starting from Blewbury Village Hall car park became -Number 1. The walk took me past the sewage farm, along Common Lane andContinue reading “Walk 1 – 21/07/21”

Following two successful hip replacements and a newfound freedom, I’m giving myself a walking challenge. Since retirement I have become a trustee of the Batemans Trust, which supports children in South India. Due to the pandemic some of our usual fundraising sources have been put on hold, so to help compensate I’m taking on 50Continue reading “Hip! Hip! Hooray Marion’s 50 walk Challenge”