tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:41:53 +0000A Shropshire StrollA Walk in the CotswoldsA Walk in the Cotswolds Part 2Cotsold Way Day 1: Chipping Campden - BroadwayCotswold Way Day 2NOT Severn Way: A Walk in Pam landNOT Severn Way: A Winter TaleSevern Way Slideshow 01-03-11Severn Way Stage 00: Germ and gem of an idea.Severn Way Stage 01: Source to Rhyd-y-benwch car parkSevern Way Stage 02: Rhyd-y-benwch to LlanidloesSevern Way Stage 03: Llanidloes to CaerswsSevern Way Stage 04: Caersws to NewtownSevern Way Stage 05: Newtown to WelshpoolSevern Way Stage 06: Welshpool to LlandrinioSevern Way Stage 07: Llandrinio to Montford BridgeSevern Way Stage 08: Montford Bridge to ShrewsburySevern Way Stage 09: Shrewsbury to WroxeterSevern Way Stage 10: Wroxeter to IronbridgeSevern Way Stage 11: Ironbridge to BridgnorthSevern Way Stage 12: Bridgnorth to HighleySevern Way Stage 13: Highley to BewdleySevern Way Stage 14: Bewdley to Stourport-on-SevernSevern Way Stage 15: Stourport-on-Severn to GrimleySevern Way Stage 16: Grimley to WorcesterSevern Way Stage 17: Worcester to CliftonSevern Way Stage 18: Clifton to Upton-upon-SevernSevern Way Stage 19: Upton-upon-Severn to TewkesburySevern Way Stage 20: Tewkesbury to NortonSevern Way Stage 21: Norton to GloucesterSevern Way Stage 23: Elmore to Upper FramilodeSevern Way Stage 24: Upper Framilode to Frampton on SevernSevern Way Stage 25: Frampton on Severn to PurtonSevern Way Stage 29: Oldbury-on-Severn to Severn Beach. THE ENDThe Cotswold WayWalking the hills and dalesThe Follow My Walks blog features walks conducted by the author Paul Watts in England, Wales and Scotland, alongside rivers, on hills and mountains, in valleys and in wilderness.https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-7919924115722184551Sat, 14 Oct 2017 14:04:00 +00002017-10-14T15:04:25.682+01:00A Shropshire StrollOctober 11, 2017 Ryton to Grindleforge circular It's amazing what you can see on a short walk even in mid-October if you just take your time. A brisk walk certainly brings cardio-vascular benefits but it's also great to feed the soul with a short leisurely stroll now-and-then which is what I did today. It was just a 2-miler but took a couple of hours simply https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2017/10/strolling-not-striding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-8368431624388473463Tue, 25 Aug 2015 07:09:00 +00002015-08-25T08:09:00.019+01:00Cotswold Way Day 2Friday, June 26, 2015   Broadway to Stanway 5.8 miles with 832' of ascent OK - everyone ready? Boots on and ready for the off?  It's the second day of our walk along the glorious and typically-English Cotswold Way! Both Pam and I are very pleased to have you on board for this next stage. Hope you enjoy it! We're blessed with another fine day as we start out from https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-cotswold-way-day-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-8931427950926208633Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:06:00 +00002015-07-08T13:09:13.240+01:00Cotsold Way Day 1: Chipping Campden - BroadwayThursday, June 25, 2015    Chipping Campden to Broadway 5.75 miles with 634' of ascent OK - everyone ready? Boots shiny, waterproofed and ready for the off?  Oh... neat; new boots eh?  Excellent! It's the start of a new adventure for Pam and me and we're SOOOO pleased to have you on board with us to share the fun, the trials and the tribulations of a 100 mile walk https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-cotswold-way-day-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-8078594973391969297Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:25:00 +00002015-07-08T08:46:26.240+01:00The Cotswold WayPam and I will soon be setting out on a 100 mile journey through some of England's finest countryside on the National Trail known as The Cotswold Way. It starts at Chipping Campden and finishes in Bath (that's the city not a hot tub!). If you'd like to follow us - and you're not already on my email list then please ensure you enter your email address in the panel to the right https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-cotswold-way-pam-and-i-will-soon-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-7370294642992655896Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:14:00 +00002013-11-12T17:13:09.543+00:00Walking the hills and dales Apart from walking on my own in the wonderful English countryside in and around the county of Shropshire, I also lead walks for a company based in Church Stretton called Secret Hills Walking Holidays So that's why I haven't written a blog post in... oh... ages really; I've been taking time out from my walking blog simply because I've been so busy walking! So here I am on the right withhttps://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2013/11/walking-hills-and-dales.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-1965029618176513442Thu, 17 May 2012 09:20:00 +00002012-05-17T19:29:47.468+01:00A Walk in the Cotswolds Part 2 For those who missed yesterday's post Pam and I are camping in the Cotswolds and exploring the area with a series of walks.    At the back of our tent there's an interesting patch of stinging nettles and wild flowers backing up to the hedge. I can easily spend an hour or more poking around in undergrowth like this in my search for bugs! No honest! I love it! Just look at what I https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2012/05/for-those-who-missed-yesterdays-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-354683941511594985Wed, 16 May 2012 07:47:00 +00002012-05-16T08:52:02.319+01:00A Walk in the CotswoldsPam was cross! In fact Pam was cross several times today! Not because of the scores of beautiful cowslips that we came across. Or the wonderful scenery all around us. I'll tell you why in a second or two but first let me set the scene: We're on our first camp of the year (I did an earlier short stay when walking in the Peak District a few weeks ago but this was our first of 2012) and https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2012/05/walk-in-cotswolds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-2955382947704460006Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:36:00 +00002012-04-26T17:38:31.348+01:00Severn Way Stage 29: Oldbury-on-Severn to Severn Beach. THE END Monday, 6th June, 2011 Oldbury-on-Severn - Severn Beach…   HOORAY!!! Only 7.5 miles If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… The end of an era…  Large Skippers abound Stile challenges Hello and welcome along again to the FINAL stage of our meandering stroll alongside thehttps://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2011/11/walking-severn-way-stage-26.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-1868449496276984144Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:24:00 +00002011-10-09T17:22:46.264+01:00Severn Way Stage 25: Frampton on Severn to Purton Tuesday, 24th May, 2011 Frampton-on-Severn to PurtonOnly 5.28 milesIf you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… Biggest Green we’ve ever seen Swinging bridges Sharing a pint at base camp Phoning for a cab is sometimes not that easy  Hello and welcome along again to the next stage of our https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2011/08/walking-severn-way-stage-25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-8737649806823740369Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:55:00 +00002011-06-13T11:06:36.759+01:00Severn Way Stage 24: Upper Framilode to Frampton on SevernMonday, 23rd May, 2011 Upper Framilode to Frampton on Severn Only 10 miles If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… Windy loop The ever widening River Severn Recharging all our batteries Beautiful Yellow Shell  Hello and welcome along again to the next stage of our meandering strollhttps://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2011/06/walking-severn-way-stage-24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-7926277047988735962Tue, 31 May 2011 07:26:00 +00002011-05-31T08:26:08.686+01:00Severn Way Stage 23: Elmore to Upper FramilodeSaturday, 21st May, 2011 Elmore to Upper Framilode Only 7.9 miles If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… Cold night turns to perfect blue sky Water-skiing the river Jumper-on, jumper off day ‘Our’ river really grows up and meets the sea Hello and welcome along again to the nexthttps://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/11/walking-severn-way-stage-22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-2210478583524268270Sun, 15 May 2011 10:15:00 +00002011-05-15T11:15:42.215+01:00Hi everyone, Very soon Pam and I will be back on the trail of The Severn Way so if you'd like to join us watch out for the email alert in the next few days. And when I say 'join us' that either means Follow My Walks in the time-honoured way by simply following this blog OR, in fact, if you can get to the area, drop me an email and I'll send you the full itinerary including dates and each stage. https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2011/05/bcck-on-severn-way-trail.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-4835304775060951872Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:48:00 +00002011-03-02T10:48:39.302+00:00Severn Way Slideshow 01-03-11Just a quick line to say thanks to all those who attended last night's slideshow at Shifnal Village Hall. It was good to meet up with you all. We'll be back on the Severn Way trail shortly once we've sorted out a campsite as base to do a few more miles out of the 48 remaining. Thanks for following... Catch up with soon Paul & Pamhttps://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2011/03/severn-way-slideshow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-4224470017203716250Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:38:00 +00002011-01-18T12:56:40.477+00:00NOT Severn Way: A Walk in Pam landHi everyone, We’re interspersing our Severn Way Walk with one or two other strolls in different areas of the UK, and New Year took us to West Yorkshire for celebrations. This is where Pam's roots are set and we visit as often as we can, usually staying with our friends Gary and Rozzie who joined us for 3 stages of The Severn Way Walk last autumn some of you, dear readers, may recall. We had a https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-in-pam-land.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-3757154283496096068Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:16:00 +00002011-01-18T12:57:23.592+00:00NOT Severn Way: A Winter TaleWhilst we’re taking a break from our Severn Way Walk we’re still out and about doing short walks in Shropshire. A few days ago with the temperature at around minus 6 deg C I went for a stroll along what I call our ‘Hill and Woods Walk’, which is a short circular trek from home which takes us by the old mill, through the woods, up Lodge Hill and down the other side and back home. It’s a https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/12/winter-tale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-7525854638825793256Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:20:00 +00002010-10-29T16:42:16.645+01:00Severn Way Stage 21: Norton to GloucesterTuesday, 19th October, 2010 Norton to Gloucester Only 8.2 miles If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… A big Stinger Hopping dragons Elephant appears through hedge Elvering enigma solved Hello and welcome along again to the next stage of our meandering stroll alongside the River https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/10/walking-severn-way-stage-21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-5741182381885238948Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-10-26T12:20:52.720+01:00Severn Way Stage 20: Tewkesbury to NortonMonday, 18th October, 2010 Tewkesbury to Norton Only 7.2 miles If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… A spot of Elvering A load of bull x 2 New walkers virtual and actual 1st of 3 Hello and welcome along again to the next stage of our meandering stroll alongside the River Severn,https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/10/walking-severn-way-stage-20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-5596258822317886957Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:36:00 +00002010-10-02T17:48:01.075+01:00Severn Way Stage 19: Upton-upon-Severn to TewkesburyTuesday, 21st September, 2010 Upton-upon-Severn to Tewkesbury Only 7.5 miles If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… Henry sells an abbey Unexpected Brimstone September heatwave Magical spiders, swans and sheep Hello and welcome along again to the next stage of our meandering stroll https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/09/walking-severn-way-stage-18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-1163548640969430564Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:03:00 +00002010-10-01T15:03:27.599+01:00Severn Way Stage 18: Clifton to Upton-upon-SevernWednesday, April 28th, 2010 Clifton to Upton-upon-Severn Only 5.8 miles If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… The amazing yellow sea Bluebell walk Let’s buy a mansion Return of Puddleduck Camp sunset Hello and welcome along again to the next stage of our meandering stroll https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/10/walking-severn-way-stage-18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-1122387013624497380Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:54:00 +00002010-09-20T14:49:13.928+01:00Severn Way Stage 17: Worcester to CliftonDate: April 27th, 2010Stage: Worcester to CliftonOnly 6.3 miles If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… Meet our Hanley Swan friends Why we all felt peeved Barry Puddleduck Fab fly Why are we alone on the campsite? Hello and welcome along again to the next stage of our meandering stroll https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/08/walking-severn-way-stage-17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-5824499055161197352Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:03:00 +00002010-08-24T13:01:45.751+01:00Severn Way Stage 16: Grimley to WorcesterTuesday, April 20, 2010 Grimley to Worcester Only 5.5miles If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog  In this issue… Pam’s egg and beans Confronted by long-distance warriors  First Orange Tip of the year Does my head look big in this hat?  Hello and welcome along again to the next stagehttps://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/06/walking-severn-way-stage-16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-1613445905814512736Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:22:00 +00002010-08-24T13:01:08.917+01:00Severn Way Stage 15: Stourport-on-Severn to GrimleySunday, April 11, 2010 Stourport-on-Severn to Grimley Only 7.7miles If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… Scintillating sounds and sights of spring Loss of a little friend First Peacock of the year Mrs Blackerby’s Nature Walks Hello and welcome along again to the next stage of our https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/04/walking-severn-way-stage-15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-1745016395462184969Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:18:00 +00002010-08-24T12:59:41.554+01:00Severn Way Stage 14: Bewdley to Stourport-on-SevernSunday, October 25th, 2009 Bewdley to Stourport-on-Severn Only 4miles        If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… Rock Caves River Lodges Death of an Admiral Meeting The Bingies Hello and welcome along again to the next stage of our meandering https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/03/walking-severn-way-stage-14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-1191851848141164667Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:21:00 +00002010-02-24T16:09:26.944+00:00Severn Way Stage 13: Highley to BewdleySunday, October 18th, 2009 Highley to Bewdley  Only 6.4miles   If you're reading this in an email or RSS feed please click here to enhance the experience by reading it in the blog In this issue… River Knitting   Crossing the border  Discovering a link to London Underground  Quaint little Upper Arley  More Steam Hello and welcome along again to the https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/02/walking-severn-way-stage-13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422819159198930331.post-1037418419135199944Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:30:00 +00002010-01-18T12:35:06.180+00:00Severn Way Stage 12: Bridgnorth to Highley body { border-style: none; background: window; color: windowtext; } #ljcutbegin { width: 100%; height: 1px; border: 1px dashed black; } #ljcutend { width: 100%; height: 1px; border: 1px dashed gray; } blockquote { border-left: 3px solid silver; padding-left: 10px; margin-left: 10px; } .bjspell { border-bottom: 1px dotted red; } } I absolutely love snow! As I write it is a cold January https://followmywalks.blogspot.com/2010/01/walking-severn-way-stage-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2