Monthly Archives: March 2012

Brigsteer Woods Revisited

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

In the afternoon of my morning stroll around Eaves Wood and Haweswater, I was operating a Dad’s taxi service, dropping A off with our friends who live near Crossthwaite at the head of the Lyth valley. I managed to persuade … Continue reading →

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The Wise Thrush

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Spring has arrived, hand-in-hand with a heatwave and drought conditions in many parts of England (not here however). I woke up early on Saturday morning, and peering out of the bedroom window found a bleary-eyed sun rising behind trees and … Continue reading →

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Sunbiggin Tarn

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Despite my best efforts to drag it out with endless lengthy brew stops, picnics, constant pauses to take photos and peer at information boards and dry-stone walls etc, my Smardale walk was only about 7 miles and even I struggled … Continue reading →

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A Walk Along the Tracks

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Smardale Hall. With an opportunity to get out for a day’s  walking and a very promising forecast too boot, I decided to make a virtue of a necessity and tackle an easy, level route which I’ve been wanting to try … Continue reading →

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The Three Lochs Way

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

  Loch Lomond, A’ Chrois on the Beinn Narnain ridge and the hydro power station. The second day of our Scottish getaway began with a great deal more promise than the first had. To my great surprise, Geordie Munro had … Continue reading →

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Loch Tay, Falls of Dochart, Callander and Oban Railway

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

“I’m going to the highlands at the weekend.” “Lovely. You’ll be looking for a nice loch shore walk then.” I went to see a physiotherapist last week. He tells me that I’ve done some damage to my Achilles. No hill-climbing … Continue reading →

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