December

Just to wish everyone a Happy Christmas

South Molton, Devon

Our latest walking holiday took us to South Molton. Very hilly but enjoyable.

The Trans-Pennine Trail

A recent holiday took us to Penistone and some time to walk on the Trans-Pennine Trail. This mostly follows the line of the old railway so is fairly level at this point. The trail itself runs from Hornsea to Southport on a mix of disused railways, canal paths and other walking routes. It is part of the cycling network and some parts are bridleways too. At Penistone the remains of the old turntable housing can be seen just off the path.

Thatching

During recent walks we watched the thatchers at work. The special thatching straw is extra long and the end finisher was being woven into a peak. The following week we walked back to see the nearly completed ridge and then later again to see the finishd work.

Easter 2021

The Good Friday walk through town had to be cancelled again due to Covid restrictions. However this year the cross was placed at the top of the hill and a prayer vigil organised during the day, with strict control of numbers and distancing. We joined one small group (3 of us) for an hour at mid-day.

View fom the hilltop

Walking on Dartmoor

With no likelihood of ever returning to Spain and the Camino we have been walking on Dartmoor, Devon, England. Some photos from our walk in late October - pre the second lockdown.