The Ridgeway National Trail - east from Streatley

The Ridgeway is a National Walking Trail which follows the route of what is probably the oldest road in England.  Dating from Prehistoric times it runs for 87 miles (140 km) along chalk downs in central southern England, between  Ivinghoe Beacon, near Tring, Hertfordshire to Overton Hill, near Marlborough, Wiltshire. 

These photos, taken in February, show the eastern half of the route from Streatley in the Thames valley to the eastern end at Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire.

You can join us to walk this trail from 22nd April to 1st May, 2012. Check out this link to the Ridgeway Tour to find out more .  

 Public house at Goring on Thames

 Walkers on the Thames Path

 The view west to Abingdon Power Station

 A well signed trail

 Lunch

 Snowdrops in St Botolph's churchyard, Swincombe

Oaks in the grounds around Chequers, the Prime Minister's country residence 

Beechwoods on the Chilterns 

Beacon Hill from Combe Hill, above Wendover 

Birches by the trail when dropping down to Wendover 

Ivinghoe Beacon at the eastern end of the Ridgeway 

The trig point at Ivinghoe Beacon, the end of the Ridgeway

You can join us to walk this trail from 22nd April to 1st May, 2012. Check out this link to the Ridgeway Tour to find out more .  

Best

Anne

walkthelandscape.co.uk

Cross Cotswold Pathway

Cross Cotswold Pathway - An 86 mile walking trail, from east to west across the Cotswolds, a set on Flickr.

An 86 mile walking trail, from east to west across the Cotswolds.
Less strenous than the Cotswold Way with beautiful and more varied landscapes.

Trail Dames Summit 2012

Are you a hiking woman living in the United States?
If you are, then how about joining a lively group of 'curvy' women to celebrate hiking, backpacking and the love of the outdoors.
The 2nd Annual Trail Dames Summit will be held from 8-10 June, 2012 at Durango, Colorado.
Check out Trail Dames Summit 2012 to find out more.

Best
Anne
walkthelandscape.co.uk

Over the Wold: Naunton to Northleach

Broadway and the Cotswold Escarpment

Broadway, Broadway Tower and the Cotswold Escarpment are fine places to walk whatever the season.  The views are fantastic from the top of the scarp, and in winter on late afternoons the sunsets are impressive. 

High Street, Broadway

 Broadway Tower

Sunset over the Wold

Best

Anne

walkthelandscape.co.uk

Ducky Devotion

Mallards on our rivers and canals form pairs in October or November and stay together throughout the winter until the female lays her eggs in April or May.  The male’s is extremely handsome here as his bottle-green head is very bright at this time of year.

Best

Anne

walkthelandscape.co.uk 

A Late Afternoon in January - A Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR
Anne
walkthelandscape.co.uk