Highland Ways

Highland Ways by Simon Whaley
Highland Ways by Simon Whaley

Outdoor Pursuits magazine

Simon Whaley takes a wander along one of Scotland’s popular walking routes and steps back in time to explore how it came into existence.

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Hay Fever

Hay Fever was published in Holiday Cottages magazine
Hay Fever was published in Holiday Cottages magazine

Holiday Cottages magazine

Online book buying is booming, but for many the magic of browsing packed and dusty shelves endures … and nowhere more so than the small Welsh town that’s Britain’s second-hand book capital.

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National Treasures

An opening double-page spread in Country & Border Life magazine
An opening double-page spread in Country & Border Life magazine

Country & Border Life

In the year Wales’ national parks celebrate their 50th birthday, Simon Whaley walks through history and discovers that the idea behind these gems is much older …

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Love on the Rocks

Love on the Rocks was published in Country & Border Life
Love on the Rocks was published in Country & Border Life

Slow Journey County: Anglesey

Slow Journey Destination: Llanddwyn Island, Newborough

Slow Journey Distance Travelled: 3 ½ miles

The love of lore may have been unrequited here in the past, but on Anglesey’s Llanddwyn Island the passion many visitors now have for this ancient land is boundless. We meet one such visitor who was so smitten, he decided to stay …

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Well I’ll Be Fogbow-led Over!

Well, I'll Be Fogbow-led Over was published in Cumbria magazine
Well, I’ll Be Fogbow-led Over was published in Cumbria magazine

Cumbria:

A new weather condition requires a new word for the day …

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The Things People Say

The Things People Say by Simon Whaley
The Things People Say by Simon Whaley

Cumbria

It can be quite strange the things people say in passing when on a Lake District mountain …

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History in Black and White

History in Black and White by Simon Whaley
History in Black and White by Simon Whaley

Discover Britain: 

The English county of Herefordshire is home to a string of villages with rows of beautiful black and white cottages. We sent Simon Whaley to enjoy a tour and discover the story of five of the most famous …

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Cardington and Rushbury WI

I spent a lovely evening with the ladies of Cardington & Rushbury WI last night, talking about my writing, and they asked some interesting questions at the end. They certainly know how to put on a good spread at the end of the evening, with tea and cakes! And I’d like to thank them for supporting me by purchasing so many of my books!

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Back In Print: One Hundred Muddy Paws For Thought

After being out of print for a couple of years, the follow-up to the bestselling One Hundred Ways For A Dog To Train Its Human is now back in print and available via Amazon. One Hundred Muddy Paws For Thought takes a wry look at dogs and the great outdoors: the joys of stiles, kissing gates, mud and sheep dung.

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In The Beginning …

Ezee Writer: Want some tips on how to make your beginnings more interesting? Check out my article in the January issue of Ezee Writer: http://www.writersbureau.com/e-zee-writer/january-2013/page3.htm