Mendips – Burrington and Rowberrow

Wild Garlic A day out in Somerset. Mrs Roamingthepaths  aka @littlepieceofwonder,  had signed up for a course called “Out of the woods” with  @simpleandseason at @simpsonsisters Initially, the arrangement was Mrs Roaming commandeering the car for the day. Not an issue, as I had decided that it might be an opportunity to chill, listen to …

Alport to Youlgrave via Bradford Dale circular.

Today’s weather engendered more enthusiasm in us.  Not that it was stunning, but rather that it was considerably better than the previous day. The improved weather combined with the revelation that we were not broken after yesterdays mission and that today’s walk was to be a gentler affair, we set off with a relative spring in the step.  The weather was …

Lathkill Dale and Cales Dale from Alport.

Today was a day for walking, no matter what the weathers opinion was. We had the kit, and was ready.  Rain and cold were promised, and thus we prepared. Over trousers, boots (always) waterproof coats, walking trousers, hat, gloves, fleece, sandwiches, walking stick and enthusiasm. 10 minutes into the walk and the fleece came off, as …