I’ve lived in Essex for most of my life and been to Southend many times, but never to the Shoebury Garrison. Thanks to John, this has now been remedied with our August tour of the military wing of Southend on Sea.

As something of a contrast to the flashy …

So this was our first “proper” trip away post-lockdown. Whereas the Peaks had us staying in half a dozen different locations, at Sheringham we were back enjoying the hospitality of the YHA. There were still a few restrictions, so no self catering kitchen and masks in the corridors, but we …

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Our Sunday walk last week was a nice little 9 miler centred on Great Dunmow. The forecast had been a little grim, but although it remained chilly it was a lot sunnier than expected.

We started from the town car park walking out towards Doctor's Pond. En route we passed …

Well, it might be a bit of an exaggeration - it’s not like we’ve been locked inside for the last 3 months – but the April loosening of Covid restrictions has felt like a taste of freedom. It’s been refreshing going for a walk that isn’t from your …

With museums shut and having to stay local, what can you still go to see during lockdown? In March everything was shut, but this time around a lot of churches are open for private prayer. Many of our local walks have featured a lunchtime bench in a churchyard, so it …

The start of February saw some bitterly cold weather. We were having to pull on all our layers before venturing outdoors for essential exercise, and even my Yaktrax got an outing. The compensation for braving the freezing conditions were the most spectacular frost and ice formations. I’m not sure …

Last month you left us half way along the trail at Crianlarich, contemplating a day off and a chance to do some laundry. It was also the only chance we had to self-cater during the whole trip and the heavy responsibility of neeps and haggis fell to Sarah and Robin …

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