Hole of Horcum
We decided to go visiting yesterday. During the planning stage The Pilgrim suggested a walk from Hole of Horcum to Bridestones. What a wonderful choice! The weather had been slightly …
2017
Postcard From Aviemore
A Postcard from Aviemore. So… we’re sitting in Nero enjoying a latte and Americano respectively. We just exchanged some stuff in John Lewis and Next, both shops accepted the returns …
Tenerife – Teide
We’ve hired a car! I’ve been extolling the virtues of Teide and the best way to see it is in an unrushed excursion in a car where you can stop …
Walls of York and Bar Convent
Today we walk the walls of York. I meet the ‘boys’ off the train, they’re full of excitement and need the toilet! I’ve planned the walk to start on the …
Skinningrove to Staithes
So… the Governor is having his laughing gear sorted so we’re rudderless today. I ‘phoned folks yesterday and organised a seamless transfer of personnel and support vehicles for our 9 …
Cairngorm and Loch Laggan
The Pilgrim has gone to that London with Emma to immerse herself in culture and Lady Di’s clothes then win a quiz. I take them to the station, or, if …
Nevis Range
A great walk at about 2500 feet. The cost of the cable car is £13 although there’s a bit of discount for those of an age. There is a cosy cafe/club …
Glencoe and Beautiful Scotland
There’s no dialogue with these snaps. It’s on the way back through Glencoe and I’m still getting over it. . If you don’t know what to do with yourself, have …
Albir to La Cruz – Benidorm
Sooo, this adventure was tough…The plan was to walk from Albir to La Cruz. This was the Cross to which we walked from Benidorm last night only this time it’s about …
York Bridges and a Bit of Flooding
Postcard From York, there are some rude words in this one; actually, the words are not rude but some of the syllables may be viewed as a little extreme! Now …
Walking and Cycling in Amsterdam
So, we’re off to Amsterdam. We travel overnight from Hull and I’m told we’re in an outer cabin; there is entertainment, there is also a bar and, the coup de …
A Daffodil Walk in Farndale
The Pilgrim and I go to Farndale to check out a few daffodils. The weather is glorious and the dale is beautiful; however, a sinister and mysterious attack has been …
Wars of the Roses – Towton Battlefield Walk
The Pilgrim has spotted a cracking walk around Towton Battlefield. It’s Palm Sunday and on this day in 1461 one of the bloodiest battles of the Wars of the Roses …
Another Walk in Farndale
So… my ‘phone rang and I looked at the screen; ‘number withheld’, now this is not the best way to contact me. Unsolicited calls really have a tendency to make …
Costa del Folk – Ibiza – Day Zero
So, we’re off to Ibiza or more accurately, we’re going to the Costa del Folk which is a music event like no other and, on this occasion includes a little …