Day 8 Walking the River Severn. After one week of walking each day, we were looking forward to a free day to recharge our batteries and our first full day of sightseeing. Unfortunately, […]
Ironbridge to Bridgnorth
Day 7 Walking the River Severn. The breakfast arrangement was in a hotel two houses along and we were pleased to be able to enjoy smoked haddock and poached eggs with spinach and […]
Shrewsbury to Ironbridge
Day 6 Walking the River Severn. We knew today would be the hottest day, 35 degrees, so we set off as early as possible, grabbing a slightly disappointing breakfast at the cafè opposite […]
Crewe Green to Shrewsbury
Day 5 Walking the River Severn. After a strong thunderstorm, we woke at 6am to a clear air and sunshine in our oversized birdhouse; there were in fact two birds hanging upside down […]
Welshpool to Crewe Green
Day 4 Walking the River Severn. Oh the joys of having a wonderful hotel room with drying facilities, ironing board and great tea and biscuits. I certainly belong to those who love the […]
Llanidloes to Welshpool
Days 2 and 3 walking the River Severn. The first thing that struck us was that the Severn Way very seldom followed the river in Wales. So the three days we walked through […]
Finding the source
Day 1 Walking the River Severn. The River Severn – the longest river in the UK – rises 15km to the west of Llanidloes high up on the slopes of Plynlimon, the highest […]
Edinburgh ….. the Royal Yacht Britannia
It took a few years for this English lady to finally venture north of the border and I can truly say that I am very glad I did. I have just returned from six […]
Walking the Isar days 9 -10: Nature Reserves
Day 9 So we said goodbye to the comforts of Munich and rejoined the Isar at Ismaning, feeling somewhat relieved to be back in the nature. Following the right bank through more Isarauen […]
Walking the Isar day 8: Munich
Day 8 After having been thoroughly spoilt on our overnight stop, it was quite tough making our way back to Baierbrunn to start our walk to Munich. But thanks to the S-Bahn connection, […]