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Ian went for a hike
October 4, 2026 at 08:32
Bari Old Town
A "free" walking tour for the sights and smells of the old town.
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Ian went for a hike
September 29, 2026 at 09:22
Forest Geocaching
To encourage visitors, the forestry commission have hidden an ever expanding series of Geocaches. This is a route to the latest batch.
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Ian went for a hike
September 26, 2026 at 09:39
Manor Arms, Abberley
Autumn Equinox and Michaelmas appear next to each other on the Pilgrim Calendar. The brief was to walk a hill and end at a St Michaels Church - Abberley provided both,
An excellent woodland walk, with plenty of ups. Mainly on the Worcestershire Way.
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Ian went for a hike
September 25, 2026 at 08:48
Worcestershire Cakes and Ales - Stage 3
The guide book has a lengthy 15 miler - from Upton, over Bredon Hill and into Pershore. I have recently walked over Bredon Hill into Pershore but walking on a rare day that the Cider House in Defford is open was the real reason to heavily adapt plans.
One of…
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Ian went for a hike
September 21, 2026 at 15:59
Soho, from Marble Arch
Walk 3 from London's Hidden Walks Volume 1.
There are 20 pages of description - so every building in this area seemingly has a story to tell. Everything from Karl Marx to the Rolling Stones included.
A selective blog at https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2026/09/210926-soho.html
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Ian went for a hike
September 17, 2026 at 08:37
Craycombe House, Fladbury
Using Jonathan Meades "Travels with Pevsner: Worcestershire" as walking inspiration.
He discusses Craycombe House. Turns out, this was the home of Francis Brett Young. A early 20th Century writer - where in August, I joined a group walk to discover the locations of his book - Cold Harbour.
Serendipity!
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Ian went for a hike
September 16, 2026 at 14:34
Tolkien's Moseley Bog
A walk from the OS AZ Hidden City Walks.
Explores Tolkien's childhood playgrounds of Moseley Bog and the River Cole valley. Visits his family home, although there is no blue plaque to mark this.
Mainly hidden countryside walking but enough terraced streets to remind you that you are in the…
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Ian went for a hike
September 14, 2026 at 09:06
Lulworth Cove, Bat's Head, Butter Rock and Man O' War Beach Loop
A classic coastal walk - where you should not underestimate the ups and downs. We wish we had packed our walking poles!
All the big hitters are seen but I do have a word of advice.
Try and park in West Lulworth village - arrive early or midweek, where there…
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Ian went for a hike
September 13, 2026 at 08:46
Portland Bill
Rather desolate Portland Bill - a walk through sheds, quarries, with constant sea views.
Walk saved by spotting a dolphin, whilst eating scones at the lighthouse cafe.
https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2026/09/130926-portland-bill.html
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Ian went for a hike
September 11, 2026 at 08:16
Osmington White Horse
A simple walk to discover the Osmington White Horse. Through pretty Sutton Poyntz - to the ridge path. Fine views over Weymouth Bay and Portland. Drop down to Osmington and then the horse comes into view from he paddock fields below.
https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2026/09/120926-osmington-to-sutton-poyntz.html
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Ian went for a hike
September 10, 2026 at 08:06
Powick - The Hospital and English Civil War
Latest History WM podcast was about the Aslyum at Powick. I'd also been keen to look for the English Civil War musket holes on the outside of the church.
An investigative walk - adding some miles by following the river back into Worcester.
https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2026/09/100926-powick-hospital.html
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Ian went for a hike
September 7, 2026 at 08:47
Cakes and Ales - Worcestershire - Stage 2
British Camp to Upton-Upon-Severn
The guidebook wants to add four miles of the ups and downs of the hills from Worcestershire Beacon. I was time constrained, so started at British Camp. A short climb, followed by a long drop down onto Castlemorton Common.
Ravers of a certain age will remember…
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September 11, 2026
Yep, remember the Castlemorton situation well!
Ian went for a hike
September 1, 2026 at 08:39
Wenlock Edge from Rushbury
A short but beautiful walk along the Western side of Wenlock Edge. Great view make up for a lack of facilities. Take your own lunch.
https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2026/09/010926-wenlock-edge-from-rushbury.html
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Ian went for a hike
August 31, 2026 at 08:54
Caer Caradoc
Classic Hill Walk - start from free parking laybys on the road at Hazler. You will be cursing me for the stiff climb at first but will hopefully love the views and the easy ridge walking once on the top.
See - https://mappiman.blogspot.com/2026/08/310826-caer-caradoc.html
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7 days ago
Quirky! 🍺