Exmoor – Lynton circular

Don’t ever be deceived into thinking places that look idyllic are necessarily filled with pleasant, peace-loving people. This morning we got a glimpse of the darker side of village life, i.e. the disdain some local people feel towards visitors, when Harri … Continued

Exmoor – Whitstone Post to Porlock circular

Thankfully, today’s weather was a marked improvement on yesterday’s and, though I’ve long stopped believing anything the BBC weathermen say, the forecast was good. Unfortunately, good weather in October doesn’t generally mean warm and sunny, and it was as cold … Continued

Exmoor – Minehead to Porlock circular

After yesterday’s undemanding stroll along the England Coast Path we were venturing into Exmoor National Park today. The first high hills of Exmoor were a stone’s throw from our cottage and while I’d been happy enough to admire the autumnal colours of … Continued

England Coast Path: Minehead to Watchet

He’s not one for big parties or great shows of attention but we couldn’t completely ignore Harri’s 40th birthday this week. There was no need to ask what he wanted to do to mark this particular landmark birthday because Harri’s … Continued