An Outdooractive Experiment

By Phil

Outdoor Experiment I have just thrown this page together to try out a few of the things one can do with Outdooractive. Before spending a lot of time adding detail to the recorded map data,…

What’s in your rucksack?

By Phil

What’s in your Rucksack? I’m often asked about the stuff I tend to carry in my rucksack. So, as I’ve just got myself a new one, I thought I’d spread the contents out and take…

The Bluebell Walk

By Phil

One of the loveliest walks of the year is the Bluebell Walk. This walk was no exception and, as you can see, there were blue carpets everywhere.

Smeeton Post Mill

By Phil

Header image by lapping from Pixabay Leicester Chronicle, 5th September, 1829 Since moving to Fleckney I have been out walking the many footpaths, bridleways, and tracks. One of the latter is, of course, the one…

Welcome Walk

By Phil

It is always nice to welcome new walkers to the club and so we devised a short local walk and invited folk to come and join us to see what we are all about.

Deb’s Ancestor Walk

By Phil

Deb’s Ancestor Walk We had a nice family history lesson from our leader as many of her family lived along the route. Download GPX File We headed over to Foxton and parked up in a…

Merlin Bird ID

By Phil

It’s not often I rave about an “APP” but I make an exception for Merlin Bird ID. Merlin Bird ID is completely free and it can help you with your bird-spotting in different ways. Answer…

Chiltern Hills

By Phil

22nd to 24th September, 2023 Janet Earwaker “Quintessential English countryside, an impressive selection of pubs and restaurants, and historic market towns, the Chilterns has it all.” So say The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Beauty. Janet…

Tarporley

By Phil

7th to 9th July, 2023 Gill Bridgeman and Andy Collins. Alan Godfree / Thatched cottage, Tarporley Due to several unforeseen circumstances meaning several attendees are unable to attend it has been decided to cancel the…

A Walk Not To Be Missed

By Phil

Elkington – Winwick – Yelvertoft A cracking 7 mile walk with great views of the landscape, a bit of canal, and a lovely little church. It has an easy climb to start with, some gentle…