Monday, 13 October 2008



Last orders!
We are 90% of the way to target!
I am currently sourcing a llama for a re-creation of R L Stevenson's romp with a donkey sur le plateau de Haute- Soane.

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Tuesday, 7 October 2008

The moorland past World's End. (missed the path cost 2 hours)
The path regained.
The ford at Worlds End. (note the stepping stones for the more cautious-thx walker)
First set back that day- no way down the front. (cost 2.5 hours)
Herbert Jones(82) Inspiring 29th Independent Ulster Rifleman. Veteran
Railway viaduct a little closer.
The magical Wednesday with a pot of gold at paths end
The ubiquitous view.
The trail is well marked with binary choice.
Llandegla forest darkening.
Field bridge on the Llangollen Canal.
Walking into Llangollen along the towpath.
Railway viaduct from the aqueduct at Pont Cysyllte
About to walk across the aqueduct in high wind.
The 'Lilliput Arms' closed when I passed, due to staff shortages.
Montgomery canal crossing the Severn River.
The Severn River near Llanymynech.
I stumbled on this secret Mafia meeting. ( Gun dog trials)
The Herberts at rest in St Nicholas' Church, Montgomery.
Montgomery from its castle.
The walk following secret paths of old.
looking back at the limestone outcrops of Llanymynech

Monday, 6 October 2008

The Wye from the A438
The Hills Have Eyes.
Hergest Ridge. Slept here 4th night.
Sam Gamgee with lurchers. 34 foxes and 84 rabbits and the season barely started!
Monkey puzzle trees commemorating Mrs Banks atop Hergest Ridge.
Hay on Wye Castle. Now with an honesty book shop within.
The clock tower H-on-W
The Seven Stars Inn, swimming pool, sauna and diabetic dog.
Back on the trail over the Wye.
View of the Black Mountains ahead.
Hatterall ridge
Black Darren
Looking back at Hay bluff never more exhausted and about to get lost.
White Castle (Cadw), near Treadam.
Monmouth from the Kymin Tower

Big moles at Llantilio Crossenny.
St Cadoc church at Llangattock Lingoed.
Plenty of deep woods.
.Wrestling bulls was a daily pastime
The Oak Tree. Cover for the second night.


The Wye
The fortified bridge at Monmouth.
Split personalities catered for!
A posh pile by the Wye
The Wye from the cliff edge. Looking south.
Looking north west
Tintern Abbey (just a photograph!)
End of the first day. The v. comfortable Florence BB at St Brievels.