Monthly Archives: June 2018

Ready for redstarts

Posted on 29/06/2018 by campaignerkate

I took a short walk down the River Lyd on Dartmoor and saw some lovely birds. Continue reading →

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Peakin’ at the Wrekin

Posted on 25/06/2018 by campaignerkate

I have fulfilled my long ambition to climb the Wrekin but was sorry that the toposcope did not show that you can see Cader Idris from the top. Continue reading →

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Telford’s new 50-mile trail

Posted on 24/06/2018 by campaignerkate

I was pleased to launch the Telford T50 50-mile trail around Telford, to celebrate the anniversary of the new town. Continue reading →

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The elusive bee-orchid

Posted on 23/06/2018 by campaignerkate

I got up early on 13 June to look for a bee orchid. Continue reading →

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Hunt for the black poplar

Posted on 15/06/2018 by campaignerkate

I returned to Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire to meet the local Ramblers and find the black poplars. Continue reading →

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The sounds of Coed Rheidol

Posted on 12/06/2018 by campaignerkate

I took my visually-impaired friend Marika Kovacs for an early-morning walk to Coed Rheidol to listen to birds Continue reading →

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The Big Welsh Walk: another triumph

Posted on 10/06/2018 by campaignerkate

The second Big Welsh Walk in Ceredigion, organised by Ramblers Cymru, was a great success. Continue reading →

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