Lapworth Chilly After another 12 hour night shift, I stopped off at Hockley Heath on the way home for a canal side stroll. It was just getting light as I locked the car and set off for the Stratford canal. It was a bit cooler than of late so I was decked out in fleece…

I have started a NEW BLOG detailing my preparations for the 2016 DORSET 100

Where I work, I am lucky to be able to have an hour or so when I can get outside and walk. During my break, I walk laps of a quarter of a mile around the site and am always contactable should I be needed. It can get a bit monotonous but I counter this…

My good lady wife had kindly agreed to pick me up from my favourite watering hole after work. We agreed on 7 o’clock. I wanted a 16 mile walk which would take just under 4 hours to complete. I decided to catch the train to Wilnecote, Tamworth and walk from there. The 14:49 from New…

Be warned Nothing too exciting today. I went into work with my other half then headed for the Rea Valley back towards Kings Norton. The Worcester and Birmingham canal was followed back to Birmingham making for an 8.3 mile walk. I did spot an interesting sign as I entered Gas Street Basin. I suppose with…