Archive for February, 2011

My favourite outdoor blog posts (wb 20 Feb 2011)

Here is my pick of my favourite outdoor-related blog posts from week beginning 20 Feb 2011.…

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The hills are calling to me…..

Since 15th April 2010, I have not been higher than 1150ft – and that was on a solitary trip to the Cotswolds. Where I live, in Northamptonshire, is flat – not flat like The Broads, but other than a handful of larger hills (the highest point is 738ft), the countryside mainly consists of gentle undulating farmland, with an occasional wood – and I am bored of it!

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My favourite outdoor blog posts last week (wb 13 Feb 2011)

Continuing my feature of sharing my favourite outdoor-related blog posts from the last week, here is my pick from week beginning 14 Feb 2011:

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My favourite outdoor blog posts this week!

Recently I have been reading more and more outdoor-related blogs, and have come across a number of really enjoyable posts. This got me thinking that it might be useful to share some of what I have read, so each week I will be picking out my favourite blog posts to share with you!…

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Exploring Salcey Forest (whilst I still can)

I have just come back from a very pleasant 2 mile wander in a blustery Salcey Forest with the dog (as part of my #1000mile 2011 challenge) – you can view the map at http://new.socialhiking.org.uk/maps/os/daylightgambler/2011-02-04

I vaguely followed my favourite walk as a child – the first part (from the horse-box car park into Knighton's Copse) is pretty much non-existent – destroyed by the heavy machinery the Forest Commission used

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