My Country Walks



Welcome to my new blog following my move to the Cotswolds in early 2018.

Previously living on the edge of Dartmoor I shared details of my walks on Dartmoor on my previous blog My Dartmoor Walks. As I explore this new area I will share details of the routes here.

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Tuesday 11th November 2025 - Severn Springs

From  Severn Springs to Coberley, Coldwell Bottom, Cowley, Cockleford and Upper Coberley. An exceptionally dull day always with a threat of rain (it didn't apart from some spits and spot). But alwasy good to get out! 7 miles



Into Coberley


Coldwell Bottom

Cowley below


Past Westbury Farm


Just abandoned in the woods


Tuesday 4th November 2025 - Mickleton

From Mickleton. The forecast was for rain but we were luck it only started after we had finished! 10 miles with 1500 feet ascent.


Up to Hidcote then....

...up again to the radio station at the top of the hill


The view to the north with Ilmington below


Brailes hill in the  far distance

Coming up the really steep bit



Low flying aircraft!

Enjoy your walk but 1. Keep dogs on a lead. 2. Don't feed the horses. 3. Stay on the path. 4 Beware of the electric fence!!


Ebrington

Very early - reminder that Christmas is coming

On the way back down to Mickleton




Tuesday 28th October Princtown Dartmoor

Back with my old Tuesday group and a walk on familiar ground from Princetown

Crossing the main road by Devils bridge

On Hart Tor

The view from Hart Tor


Around and through the boggy bit

On the way up to Leedon Tor with Black Tor in the distance

Down to the old railway track


Coming with Swell Tor behind


 

Monday 27th October - Princetown Dartmoor

A solo walk from Princtown and a recce for the walk tomorrow with the group. Afterwards I decided to to do a different route for them!

Princetown

On Hart Tor

Black tor falls

The aqueduct over the river


Cramber Tor

Cramber tor trig point and a boggy bit

 

Wednesday 23rd October Batsford

With the Winchcombe Probus group from Batsford to Blockley on another beautiful autumn morning. 5 miles.



Looking down on Blockley



Church of St Peter and St Paul



St Mary's church Batsford