Cheddar Gorge Trail – Cheddar, Somerset

“One lesson I learnt from my previous attempts was to only face into this particular challenge after a couple of dry days, the ascent particularly on the North Cliff can get muddy and slippery very easily making it a perilous path after a little rain. With a few days of sunshine over the Easter break, it seemed an opportune moment to pull on my walking shoes and attempt to finally overcome this trail that had eluded me for a number of years. Very quickly I realised the ground wasn’t as dry or stable as I would have hoped and a brief shower at the top tempered my enthusiasm a degree but the determination and ambition were there and it was a challenge I finally overcame.” Continue reading Cheddar Gorge Trail – Cheddar, Somerset

Walking The Grand Union Canal: Bletchley to Leighton Buzzard

“The next stage of our journey begun in the town of Bletchley, known today for its principal use during the Second World War as a centre for the Allied code-breakers and their work to shorten the conflict through the decryption of the German Enigma code. Slowly but surely, we have been pushing further away from London and out into the Buckinghamshire countryside as we continue the walk towards Birmingham.” Continue reading Walking The Grand Union Canal: Bletchley to Leighton Buzzard

RHS Garden Wisley – Wisley, Surrey

“Today, visitors are afforded an opportunity to walk around a variety of garden types set against its original listed buildings as well as new open laboratories and scientific spaces highlighting the work of the RHS to preserve and maintain these incredible variety of plants and wildlife. It’s a beautiful open space to enjoy, affording an opportunity to escape the confines of London and enjoy a botanical garden rivalled only by Kew a short distance away in Richmond.” Continue reading RHS Garden Wisley – Wisley, Surrey

Fort Worth Botanic Gardens – Fort Worth Texas, USA

“When you imagine the State of Texas, a Botanical Garden doesn’t immediately come to mind however it’s credit to the city and a fascinating place to visit in it’s own right. It’s a tranquil, quiet and peaceful open space in a growing and expanding urban environment that provides an area of natural beauty for resident and visitor alike to enjoy at their leisure.” Continue reading Fort Worth Botanic Gardens – Fort Worth Texas, USA

Summer at Kew 2020

“As with nearly every paid access attraction and open space in London it was impacted by the viral strain with access restricted to visitors, as such staffing levels were reduced to allow the gardens to remain operationally viable. As such, garden beds were left unplanted, features in a barren state with conservation work limited in what could be undertaken whilst ensuring the safety of the remaining staff on site.” Continue reading Summer at Kew 2020