The Rundown: This is an “out and back” walk alongside two rivers with some spectacular waterfalls – four of them in fact! (Not to be confused with the Four Waterfalls trail also in Bannau Brycheniog.) You will walk the banks of the Afon Nedd Fechon and Afon Pyrddin. It is a peaceful walk, surrounded by […]
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The Rundown: This is absolutely the most dramatic and awe-inspiring circular walk we have been on to date. We had done a bit of planning and watched a few YouTube videos before going ourselves and still The Four Waterfalls Walk certainly did not disappoint in person! At points it can be a bit demanding (think
Walking in the Cotswolds: the Painswick Beacon Circular Walk The Rundown: An energetic walk through a gorgeous village of ancient buildings and one of the most beautiful and atmospheric cemeteries we’ve been through. Length: approx 5 miles, 2 ½-ish hours depending on your pace. Terrain: some roads, fields, rolling hills and a steep but short
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The Rundown: Length: 1 ¾ miles Approx 1 hour 15 minutes (to the top and back) Terrain: Steep grassy slope, some rocky steps and gravel path. Elevation gain 672 feet All Trails route link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/herefordshire/hay-bluff This was a short but energetic walk that we took on a greyish morning in mid-March. We chose to stop
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The Rundown: A pretty walk through fields and woods, taking in 2 lovely tiny Cotswold villages. Plus a fun little bonus if you fancy something less filling than pub food! Length: approx 5 ½ miles, 2 ½ – 3 hours depending on your pace Terrain: some gentle hills, some very muddy areas All Trails guide
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We’ve been to and through Stow-on-the-Wold many times before. The Stow Tesco is a bastion for late night Ben and Jerry’s needs. Greedy’s Chip Shop does delicious chips. Huffkins served us many a take-away breakfast during the Covid times. There’s plenty of good coffee to be had in their various cafes. Stow’s Christmas lights are
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Broadway is a beautiful village in Worcestershire, often referred to as “the Jewel of the Cotswolds” and makes a great place to stop for a day out. The village centres around its tree-lined High Street, which is filled with various shops, pubs, and cafes. You can also walk from the village up to Broadway Tower,
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Bourton on the Water is a gorgeous village located in Gloucestershire, within the North Cotswolds. The River Windrush flows gently through the middle of the village, making it known as the Venice of the Cotswolds. Due to its quaint beauty, plus its many shops and attractions, it is a popular destination and well-worth a visit.
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Why Walking? For nearly 15 years our adventures have been based around walking or hiking. We’ve never really sat down to discuss it or even think about it too hard, but today I’m going to go into some of the reasons why we choose to walk or hike and the benefits we have gotten from
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