When we started this blog a long long time ago, it was all about our campervan exploits and touring. But, as we found we like to mix our adventures with Backpacking (which we NEED to do more of) and Cycle touring, as well as local walking and cycling. So, our…
(See the rest of our tip index here) * Updated as Zappy went from .com to .co.uk and the links didn’t work – still one of our top-tips! This has always felt a chore, and in truth, we’ve only done it once in 4.5 years! And as we happily drink…
Our other bike trip index here We all know, LEJOG stands for “Lands End to John O’Groats” – the standard cycle trip. But, we’re cheating, and for us, LEJOG is “Lands End to Jones’ Own Garden”. So in effect, the first part (ish) of the route, but from Lands End…
For full Wiltshire route index see HERE This route is tough. Some really challenging terrain, slippery chalky mud and just mud! The first time we tried this route, Mel ended up in A&E and needed 20 stitches… That said, its not hugely technically challenging, just slow muddy paths, fields, and climbs. …
For full Wiltshire route index see HERE This is quite a tough walk, across fields, river banks, bit of canal, and (pending time of year) through corn fields. On this walk, you think you are the only people there – most paths are not well trodden (though legit) and its…
For full Wiltshire route index see HERE This is a very picturesque route through Wiltshire, mainly Westbury, Warminster, Salisbury, Amesbury and Devizes as well as dozen of little picture-postcard villages en route. Really pretty views across the countryside and some villages you’ve probably seen in period dramas. We split the…
The last year has been interesting for us, some fun work projects, house and vehicle DIY, and a few short trips not really worth blogging about, and a long bike trip that was. Also, funnily enough, over the last 12 months we’ve become familiar with Trowbridge hospital and RUH in…
For full Wiltshire route index see HERE This is a nice bike ride through Westbury and Warminster, and then up over the downs and through little villages back Melksham. Some tough hills and some open downs. Very interesting but a tough long ride! Be careful across the downs as there…
For full Wiltshire route index see HERE This is a stunning walk – we started from Whitehall garden centre where we parked then headed to Reybridge and this longer loop via Bowden hill. You can also detour via Lacock on the way back. This walk has it all – historic…
For full Wiltshire route index see HERE This route was an accidental find, and tougher than expected! Melksham to the Devizes route is quite good tracks, and very quiet with most being off road. From here towards Heddington is fine quiet road, but from here it gets tough and semi-unmarked. It…