Category Archives: walks

Describing walks I take, on my own and in company.

Noticing nature on Dadima’s Walk

Posted on 02/03/2023 by campaignerkate

I joined Dadima’s walk along the Ridgeway, taking photos and noticing nature, in enjoyable inter-generational company. Continue reading →

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Rivers of change

Posted on 05/02/2023 by campaignerkate

I joined one of Dadima’s walks along the Thames and learnt of the creative and destructive power of rivers, in lovely company. Continue reading →

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On the watershed

Posted on 30/11/2022 by campaignerkate

I walked with my friends Rob and Sheila Talbot from Winchcombe to Whittington in the Cotswolds AONB, exploring part of the forthcoming Coln Trail. Continue reading →

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Which way on Wyche Way?

Posted on 13/11/2022 by campaignerkate

On a seven-mile walk on the Wyche Way in Worcestershire I encountered at last 13 problems which I have reported. Continue reading →

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Getting outside with Dadima

Posted on 30/09/2022 by campaignerkate

I joined Dadima’s walk at Ashridge in the Chilterns and, as always, learnt much in great company. Continue reading →

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Chilterns Weekend Walkers’ festival

Posted on 21/09/2022 by campaignerkate

I joined the Ramblers’ Chilterns Weekend Walkers’ festival for a walk from Penn Street to Little Missenden. Continue reading →

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Henley and Goring Ramblers celebrate

Posted on 01/09/2022 by campaignerkate

I joined the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the excellent Henley & Goring Ramblers’ group. Continue reading →

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South Asia comes to the Chilterns

Posted on 08/08/2022 by campaignerkate

I joined a colourful day in the Chilterns to celebrate and learn about the South Asian heritage. Continue reading →

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Walk for a minister

Posted on 31/07/2022 by campaignerkate

We devised a walk to demonstrate to the environment minister, Richard Benyon, how agricultural payments can fund more and better access. Continue reading →

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Rape of a festival footpath

Posted on 22/06/2022 by campaignerkate

Shamefully, the Herefordshire Trail was still obstructed, with oil-seed rape and two dreadful stiles, for the Herefordshire Walking Festival. Continue reading →

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