Plodding Around Pontesbury

Pontesbury - COuntry Walking - May 2014
Pontesbury – COuntry Walking – May 2014

Take a wander around Earl’s Hill, Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s first nature reserve and explore the hill known as the Sleeping Dragon!

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Alcock Tarn

Alcock tarn was published in Lakeland Walker
Alcock tarn was published in Lakeland Walker

Simon Whaley investigates Wainwright’s ‘dreary’ tarn.

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Teetering on Titterstone

The January 2014 issue of Country Walking magazine (out now) includes my 5.5-mile walk around Titterstone Clee Hill. Make sure you pick a clear day to see one of the …

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Swirling Around Coniston

Coniston Old Man was published in Lakeland Walker
Coniston Old Man was published in Lakeland Walker

Simon Whaley savours the views from this Coniston classic.

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Loweswater Loop

Loweswater Loop was published in Lakeland Walker
Loweswater Loop was published in Lakeland Walker

A sedate circuit, perfect for contemplation, says Simon Whaley.

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Country Walking’ Britain’s Best Walks App

Country Walking app
Country Walking app

Country Walking magazine has just launched an app for smartphone users to search for walks in their local area and download them (in-app purchase), and these include  six of my walks …

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Living Life on the Edge

Much Wenlock - Country Walking - June 2013-72

The latest issue of Country Walking is now out (June 2013) with an energetic 9.75-mile walk in it exploring Wenlock Edge …

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Take A Walk

Take A Walk by Simon Whaley
Take A Walk by Simon Whaley

The Author:

Should writers get up and walk away from their desks, every now and then?

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The Miracle on the Mynd

Miracle on the Mynd by Simon Whaley
Miracle on the Mynd by Simon Whaley

BBC Countryfile magazine

The astonishing survival, despite the fury of the elements, of one very determined Reverend …

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