Local experiences near our home. Including local walks and other activities.
Last year`s cancelled trips and the uncertain start of 2021 left us longing to travel more than ever. I have found myself painfully missing everything about travelling even the things that some people wouldn`t consider as the best part of travelling. I miss everything from planning to getting on the plane and of course...
For all the well known reasons 2020 was not the best year for us but we made the most of the local trails and explored some areas that we haven`t before. The challenge Jacint wanted to finish the miserable year with a New Year’s Eve challenge. He ran the marathon distance before and he...
Have you ever wondered what long distance trails near Guildford you could walk? Discover something different from the local paths you usually take. We often create circular trails using bridleways and footpaths in order to be able to hike a longer section of a particular L.D. trail. Here are 5 long distance trails near...
It was only 20 mins drive from Guildford yet we have never visited this dreamy place before. Our destination for the day was the romantic ruins of Waverley Abbey. As sadly there is still no chance to have a proper adventure abroad. And with travelling restricted for day trips without overnight stay in England...
Studying the map, looking for local walks we came across an interesting trail that encircles Guildford. Walking the Fox Way, which is a 37miles /63km circular trail around Guildford – devised by Richard Fox and Win King – provided us with trails to walk for four days. The Fox Way We set a goal...
The lockdown would surely be much worse for us if we were still in a tiny flat in London or of course could be better if we lived remotely somewhere in the mountains, many kilometres from any neighbour. But we live at the edge of town and we have easy access to trails for...
Coronavirus Recently there is no escape from the unsettling news. Countries are shutting their boarders and towns are going into lock down due to the coronavirus. Panic and fear sweeps across the world and people are suffering in many ways. Not only they have to fight an invisible enemy; a new virus, but there...
The adventurer Listening to Ben Fogle, the adventurer in our home town in Guildford was a real treat. Every year we celebrate our anniversary with a holiday at the beginning of October. During the holiday we walk every day, exploring mountains while enjoying the late summer sunshine. We are lucky to have some pretty...
Time to harvest It is that time of the year again, time to collect chestnuts. Days are getting shorter and colder. The green leaves turn deep red and yellow and it is time to harvest this delicacy, (Castanea sativa). It is also a very important cooking/baking ingredient in Madeira. Tasty ingredient No doubt it...
Long weekend in the Lake District After enjoying a glorious Easter weekend in the Brecon Beacons we believed that spring has finally arrived. So we planned a long weekend in the Lake District. However the weather forecast was not great. Day temperatures were down to 10°C and we were facing some very chilly nights...
Walking for the health benefits Walking is a simple activity. Its health benefits are known and recently have been given more publicity. But what walking in the mountains means to the individual? It might be different for everyone, but people who enjoy hiking most probably agree that, at the end of the walk they...
The outdoors January is always a bit too long, with many cold, grey days. Often he first few weeks of the year aren't about hiking. So when the weather doesn`t allow us to spend enough time outdoors, the next best thing is to talk about walking and listen to experts` stories and anecdotes about...
Our local Guildford Here are some photos from our local area, Guildford. The late winter weather has created some picturesque scenery around the country. Guildford High Street St Catherine's Chapel The White House pub by the River Wey River Wey The Weyside pub Rowing on hold The pretty River Wey...
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