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Hartwarming From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(53 days old)
Sunday Sept 27, 2009: Approx 2.75 miles; ascent about 100m (Map: see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/walks) A rendezvous with the family for a picnic lunch and a short walk in a delightful spot in West Su… more
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A Perfect BoPeep Afternoon From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(60 days old)
Monday September 21st, 2009; approx 3 flat miles (Map OS Explorer 123) I've been missing the downs like mad! A couple of hours gentle stroll combined with a spot of birding was needed with my mate … more
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Why So Quiet? From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(60 days old)
No new walks since June?? Well no, I'm afraid. Although Slovenia was wonderful, a slight niggle in my knee got worse and worse as the week went on. Maybe I should have stopped walking sooner, but … more
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Slovenia Holiday Stuff From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(152 days old)
At last here are the details of the walks on my holiay in Slovenia. Sunday 7th June: Wet, wet, wet: From Ribcev Laz to Rudnica (946m) and back via Sredna Vas and Studor. Monday 8th June Unex… more
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Holiday in Slovenia June 2009 From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(158 days old)
Just back from a week's holiday in Slovenia with good old Walking Women. We were based at Ribcev Laz on Lake Bohinj (below). After a wet start to the week, the weather settled down to end on a … more
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Perfect Pooh Day Out From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(168 days old)
Saturday May 24, 2009; 9.5 miles, ascent approx 220m (Map OS Explorer 135) The shorts were out for the first time this year. We had a great walk (route to follow) and Pooh Sticks victory was mine! … more
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Another Pooh Route From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(182 days old)
Off to Ashdown Forest tomorrow for another variation on the Winnie the Pooh walk and a couple of rounds of Pooh Sticks too I hope.… more
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Up and Away from Lewes From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(182 days old)
Monday May 11, 2009; 11.5 miles, ascent approx 450m (Map OS Explorer 122) Absolutely bursting to get out for a long walk. Having done the up-river bimble from home to Hamsey church and back (see pr… more
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Bluebell Pilgrimage From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(200 days old)
Saturday April 25th 2009; 10.25 miles, approx 200m ascent (Map: OS Explorer 149) Back to Kent with 9 members of the WWINK group to see a wonder of the natural world - an English bluebell wood in fu… more
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BoPeep and Lotsa Sheep From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(200 days old)
Easter Monday April 13, 2009; 6 miles, ascent approx 150m (Map OS Explorer 123) A lovely day for a walk across open downland, with skylarks overhead and lambs gamboling in the fields. The landscape… more
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Blog Backlog From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(200 days old)
Bit of a busy time lately with work, etc, so the blog has fallen a bit behind. Anyway, I was going out in the garden to plant out some purple-podded pea plants, but now it's raining so I've made a cup… more
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Two Hills and a Single from Berwick to Lewes From
AnnieR
Pro
in In my own footsteps
(226 days old)
Sunday Apr 5, 2009: 11.75 miles, ascent approx 400m (Map: OS Explorer 123) The single from Berwick to Lewes was purchased from a friendly human at Lewes station on Sunday morning, so that after the… more
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Brecon Beacons Weekend From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(242 days old)
The weather was expected to be great for the weekend, but I came down with a cold during the week, which put the brakes on my walk plans a little bit! We stayed at the Star Bunkhouse in Bwlch, whic… more
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Wales - Again! From
AnnieR
Pro
in In my own footsteps
(247 days old)
Off to the Brecon Beacons on Friday for a long weekend, staying at Bwlch near Crickhowell. The weather forecast looks very good, so I'm hoping that we can go for a nice high walk on Saturday or Sunday… more
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Snowdonia Weekend From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(250 days old)
Map: OS Outdoor Leisure, OL 17 Last weekend saw a few of us head off for 3 days' walking in Snowdonia. We stayed at Betws-Y-Coed youth hostel, which we all thought was a bit scuzzy and definitely n… more
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Long Man Loop From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(262 days old)
Sunday Mar 1, 2009: 9.5 miles, ascent approx 220m (Map: OS Explorer 123) It stayed dry despite the drizzly forecast. After a delayed start, four of us enjoyed a lovely day out following a route tha… more
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Barcombe and the Ouse Valley From
AnnieR
Pro
in In my own footsteps
(271 days old)
Sunday Feb 22, 2009: 6.25 miles, ascent sod all (Map: OS Explorer 122) A lovely walk up river from Barcombe Mills following the Ouse Valley Way to the weir at Isfield. After eating our sandwiches b… more
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Chilly on Top: Berwick Figure of Eight From
AnnieR
Pro
in In my own footsteps
(291 days old)
Sunday Feb 1, 2009: 9.75 miles, ascent approx 400m (Map: OS Explorer 123) This walk in icey NE winds, with snow showers in the afternoon took me back to Berwick in East Sussex. Today's walk was wit… more
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A Gap in the Weather From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(291 days old)
Saturday Jan 24, 2009: 8.5 miles, ascent approx 370m (Map: OS Explorer 122) Been a bit busy lately, so haven't had a time to keep the blog up to date. Anyway, I made the most of a break in the rece… more
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Personal Space From
AnnieR
Pro
in In my own footsteps
(320 days old)
Sunday Jan 4, 2009: 10.5 miles, ascent approx 440m (Map: OS Explorer 122) Having done a couple of shorter walks lately, I needed to get out and do something longer. Also, sometimes I just need to p… more
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A Gentle Start to the New Year From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(323 days old)
Thursday Jan 1, 2009: 7.25 miles, ascent approx 160m (Map: OS Explorer 122) Today's circular Downland walk was led by Jen and Jack the collie. Six of us (plus dog) met at 11 on New Year's Day morni… more
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Boxing Day Walk 2008 From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(329 days old)
Friday Dec 26, 2008: 6.5 miles, ascent approx 320m (Map: OS Explorer 123) Much like Boxing Day last year, the day was clear and sunny, but winter was back after the short mild spell, with a cold NE… more
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Five Walkers and Five Bottoms From
AnnieR
Pro
in In my own footsteps
(331 days old)
Sunday Dec 21, 2008: 9.5 miles, ascent approx 400m (Map: OS Explorer 123) This walk for the Sussex Women's walking group followed pretty much the same route as the walk "Backwards From Alfriston", … more
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A Short Afternoon Stroll From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(348 days old)
Sunday December 7, 2008: 4 mostly flat miles (Map: OS Explorer 122) A gorgeous cold, still, clear winter day made it a must to get out at least for a while. Having now almost shaken off the dreaded… more
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A Walk of Two Halves From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(361 days old)
Sunday 23rd Nov, 2008: 9.5 miles, ascent approx 300m (Map OS Explorer 122) Having spent the whole week feeling like complete shit with a cold/flu/sore throat virus, I was desperate to get out. As I… more
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Sussex Tops and Bottoms From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(369 days old)
Saturday 15th Nov, 2008: 10 miles, ascent approx 350m (Map OS Explorer 122) This was a circular route from Lewes, out of town via Swanborough, up onto the Downs, then down into a beautiful area of … more
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A Short Walk on the Border From
AnnieR
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in In my own footsteps
(377 days old)
Saturday 8th Nov, 2008: 4.5 miles, ascent less than 100m (Map OS Explorer 136) This short walk was led by Jill for the WWINKS walking group. We started and finished from the free car park in the ce… more
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Of Mines and Men From
AnnieR
Pro
in In my own footsteps
(382 days old)
Tuesday 28th Oct, 2008: 6 miles, ascent approx 150m (Map: OS Explorer 102) This was the second walk from my West Cornwall break. The mines in the title are those that made up the Ding Dong mine sit… more
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A Famous Mining Coast From
AnnieR
Pro
in In my own footsteps
(383 days old)
Tuesday 28th Oct, 2008: 7 miles, ascent approx 100m (Map: OS Explorer 102) This is the first of two walks that I did on a family week in the very far west of Cornwall. It is from the OS/AA book "Co… more
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At My Peak, Not Over The Hill - Gradbach Mill Weekend From
AnnieR
Pro
in In my own footsteps
(399 days old)
This year’s autumn hostelling weekend, again marvellously organized by Helen, coincided with my birthday - excellent! This time 27 of us headed for the Staffordshire Moors just within the SW bou… more