Monthly Archives: March 2018

Wondrous Dartmoor

Posted on 31/03/2018 by campaignerkate

It’s sad that the exhibition, Dartmoor: a Wild and Wondrous Region, is not permanent Continue reading →

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Chiffchaff moment

Posted on 30/03/2018 by campaignerkate

I always note my first chiffchaff of the year as it’s a special moment. Continue reading →

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Barn-owl bonanza

Posted on 21/03/2018 by campaignerkate

I saw about six barn owls at Otmoor RSPB reserve Continue reading →

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Eyes and ears on the paths

Posted on 19/03/2018 by campaignerkate

The benefits to landowners of having paths across their land is that walkers and riders spot problems with stock and report them. Continue reading →

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A cheering cuppa in the Malverns

Posted on 18/03/2018 by campaignerkate

A breezy walk in the Malvern Hills. Continue reading →

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Access pioneer’s centenary

Posted on 09/03/2018 by campaignerkate

John Bunting, the access campaigner who died in 2013, would have been 100 today. We remember him still with great affection and admiration. Continue reading →

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Gates all round

Posted on 09/03/2018 by campaignerkate

Thanks to lobbying from Turville residents there is a gate replacing the unlawful ‘stile’ on Hambleden footpath 50. Continue reading →

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Sojourn in Somerset

Posted on 06/03/2018 by campaignerkate

My last Ramblers’ AGM of the season was Somerset Area, in the Quantock Hills. Continue reading →

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Villagers’ vigilance

Posted on 05/03/2018 by campaignerkate

New fencing is going up around Turville and villagers are concerned that this will affect the footpaths Continue reading →

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Walk among the sarsens

Posted on 04/03/2018 by campaignerkate

After the Ramblers’ Wiltshire and Swindon Area AGM we walked on Fyfield Down access land Continue reading →

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