Walking

Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, October 25, 2014: Styles of Stiles

The footpaths of the United Kingdom crisscross the countryside, without regard to boundaries of private property.  The paths are ancient rights-of-way, protected by law and anyone who thinks, because they own a piece of land they can prevent access, is soon set right by the vigorous enforcement of militant walkers.

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Walking in England: The Kennet & Avon Canal

My discovery of the Kennet & Avon Canal was a revelation. Id been confronted with a dilemma, the fact that I loved walking in the English countryside but had come to the conclusion that I could no longer take on the hills comfortably. Bath is the end point of more than 100 miles of the Cotswold Way and Id completed it in 3 trips. The last section left me wondering if my walking days were over.

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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, October 25, 2014: Styles of Stiles

The footpaths of the United Kingdom crisscross the countryside, without regard to boundaries of private property.  The paths are ancient rights-of-way, protected by law and anyone who thinks, because they own a piece of land they can prevent access, is soon set right by the vigorous enforcement of militant walkers.

Read More

Walking in England: The Kennet & Avon Canal

My discovery of the Kennet & Avon Canal was a revelation. Id been confronted with a dilemma, the fact that I loved walking in the English countryside but had come to the conclusion that I could no longer take on the hills comfortably. Bath is the end point of more than 100 miles of the Cotswold Way and Id completed it in 3 trips. The last section left me wondering if my walking days were over.

Read More