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Chris went for a hike
May 2, 2026
Portland circular
Portland as always spectacular
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Chris went for a hike
April 28, 2026
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Chris went for a hike
April 27, 2026
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Thomas 🗼🇫🇷 likes this.
Chris went for a hike
April 24, 2026
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Coelho🐾🐇🇵🇹 and schwipsa like this.
Chris went for a hike
April 23, 2026
D2 Camino | Porrinho to Redondela
Not as scenic as day 1.
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Coelho🐾🐇🇵🇹 likes this.
Chris went for a hike
April 22, 2026
D1 Camino Portuguese | Valenca to Porrinho
Scenic and relatively easy (at least easier than subsequent 2 days)
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Chris went for a hike
January 25, 2026
Valley of the Stones
In search of the Polishing Stone, one of only 2 known polishing stones (in situ) in the UK.
Extremely muddy
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Coelho🐾🐇🇵🇹 and Mandi like this.
Chris went cycling
January 17, 2026
Dorchester Bovington Frome Valley Circular
relatively fast, undulating journey east from Dorchester along the Frome Valley to Bovington Tank Museum and back to finish in Poundbury. Last few kms some good sharp hills. Mostly on very quiet country lanes.
However caution needed coming back to Dorchester at the Stinsford roundabout crossing the main A35
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Chris went cycling
January 16, 2026
Great 1hr lumpy Dorhester countryside introduction
Perfect 1hr lumpy spin around countryside and hills surrounding , B-roads mostly and some gravel tracks. 32mm needed and beware of a few potholes.
Caution needed at the Stinsford roundabout crossing the A35 especially at rush hour
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Chris went cycling
November 13, 2025
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Ethan French and Uwe Mannuß like this.
Chris went gravel riding
November 5, 2025
Winchester to Southampton NCR23
For the first 10km great but then far too much urban riding on busy roads and chaotic signage. Rather sad if there isn't anything better than national cycle route 23. Certainly wouldn't recommend this.
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Coelho🐾🐇🇵🇹, jenniferjane and Uwe Mannuß like this.
Chris went for a hike
November 3, 2025
Newport to Cowes via Parkhurst Forest
Varied & rewarding route linking Newport with Cowes with sections of the Coastal Path and Parkhurst Forest. Good mix of countryside, woodland, sea views glorious beaches.
Much of the route follows well-defined paths, but it’s not without challenges. Parts of the official coastal path currently affected by landslips, detours necessary…
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Coelho🐾🐇🇵🇹, Andrea Van Den Hoek and Uwe Mannuß like this.
Chris went for a hike
November 2, 2025
Ryde to Shanklin
Fantastic and adventurous hiking following coastline from Ryde to Shanklin, offering magnificent views. Be aware that this route often deviates from the official Isle of Wight Coastal Path, which frequently routes you significantly inland.
The walk is a dramatic mix of long, flat beach sections and steep climbs up the…
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Rona 🐶 + John 🤦🏼♂️, Eva DORSET and Uwe Mannuß like this.
November 10, 2025
Agreed, it's quite shit, embarrasing that this is part of the NCN. You can pick up the national byway from Winch which is a lovely route!