Monthly Archives: July 2023

Weald Moors need more access

Posted on 28/07/2023 by campaignerkate

Shameful withdrawal of public access on the Weald Moors in Telford & Wrekin. Continue reading →

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A walk to chalk up

Posted on 26/07/2023 by campaignerkate

A walk of contrasts, north from Walbury Hill to Inkpen, West Berkshire. Continue reading →

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To sleep or not to sleep?

Posted on 23/07/2023 by campaignerkate

The court of appeal hearing into backpack camping on Dartmoor entered the realms of fantasy. Continue reading →

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Sparkle on the Ercall

Posted on 22/07/2023 by campaignerkate

I walked the excellent coronation walk from Wellington (Telford) to the Ercall and can vouch that it is well waymarked, thanks to volunteer effort. Continue reading →

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Cambrian Mountains: the park that never was

Posted on 17/07/2023 by campaignerkate

Fifty years ago the designation of the Cambrian Mountains as a national park was rejected by the Welsh Secretary, Peter Thomas, without even a public inquiry. Continue reading →

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A pathetic excuse

Posted on 15/07/2023 by campaignerkate

Two public footpaths in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire, have been obstructed by crops for the last four years. Legal action may have to be the answer. Continue reading →

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Telford T50 trail is five

Posted on 12/07/2023 by campaignerkate

I joined the celebrations for the fifth anniversary of the wonderful Telford T50 trail which links Telford’s green spaces and is full of interesting features. Continue reading →

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Wellington station for walkers and nature

Posted on 09/07/2023 by campaignerkate

Wellington station in Telford & Wrekin is a truly walker-friendly station. Continue reading →

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Epidaurus in Bursledon

Posted on 02/07/2023 by campaignerkate

The Bursledon Rights of Way and Amenities Preservation Group held a garden party at Orchard Hill in Bursledon. I was pleased to be there. Continue reading →

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