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 6th October 2026 Great Rissington

 From Great Rissington, almost to Sherborne, on to Windrush and back - 7 miles.  



Crossing the Windrush...and

The old mill

Almost looks like spring - mustard flowers?



Back into Great Rissington


Wednesday 30th September Croyde Bay, Woolacombe Bay and Baggy Point

Another short walk across the beach, back through Croyde and then following the track up to  Putsborough. Along the coastal path to Baggy Point and back to Croyde Bay





Croyde

Croyde

The duck pool by Putsborough

Then suddenly Woolacombe Bay appears

Looking down on Putsborough beach



Towards Baggy Point



Sunday 27th September 2026 - Croyde Bay

 A short walk to explore the headland of Baggy point between Croyde Bay and Woolacombe Bay


Looking back at Croyde Bay

Baggy Point



A replica of the Baggy Point Coastguard pole. Made to resemble the mast of a ship and used to practise rescuing passengers and crew from striken ships


Woolacombe Bay



Croyde Bay

Looking down on Ruda Holiday Park




Wednesday 23rd September 2026 - Gotherington

 Leading a walk with the Probus group starting at the Shutters Inn going over Crane Hill to Oxe ton and an easy route back. Nine of us on the walk and a fine lunch afterwards at the Shutters. Four miles with 400 ft of a cent













Tuesday 22nd September 2026 - Guiting Power

Just  Lucy and I on the walk this morning on a familiar circuit going out towards Hawling, Roel Gate and Guiting Wood. 8 mi with 800 ftascent and a really good pace. Clear and bright.