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Angles Way once more

4 February 2012

Remains of the 12th century tower of St Mary's church at Thorpe Parva
Remains of the 12th century tower of St Mary's church at Thorpe Parva during a walk on the Angles Way from Diss to Brockdish

 

Iceland holiday

27-29 January 2012

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland
Lucy and her Mum in the Blue Lagoon during a short holiday in Iceland

 

Angles Way again

28 January 2012

Tree on Redgrave Fen from the Angles Way
A lonely tree on Redgrave Fen during a delightful walk along the Angles Way from Thelnetham to Diss

 

Starting the Angles Way

22 January 2012

River Little Ouse near Gasthorpe
The River Little Ouse during a walk on my first stage of the Angles Way, from Knettishall Heath to Thelnetham

 

Arrival of Lottie

December 2011 & January 2012

Lottie, also known as Cloudywing's Charlotte of Luphenex
In December 2011, the pack was augmented by the arrival of latest hopeful for the show team, Lottie, also known as Cloudywing's Charlotte of Luphenex

 

Mid-Suffolk Footpath completed

14 January 2012

Source of River Gipping near Mendlesham Green
A possible source of the River Gipping near Mendlesham Green during the final walk along the Mid-Suffolk Footpath

 

Lake District New Year

30 December 2011 - 1 January 2012

Hetty and George above Haweswater
Hetty and George above Haweswater in the Lake District during a New Year visit, with walks to Cunswick Scar, to Selside Pike, High Howes & Branstree, and to The Nab and Rest Dodd

 

Mid-Suffolk Footpath

27 November 2011

Ellie and Hetty on a footbridge on the Mid-Suffolk Footpath
Ellie and Hetty during a late-afternoon walk on another section of the Mid-Suffolk Footpath, from Thorndon to Mendlesham

 

A Walk along the Rivers Gipping and Orwell

26 November 2011

Orwell Bridge with the setting sun
The Orwell Bridge at the end of a walk along the River Gipping then Orwell from Barham through Ipswich

 

Lake District

14 to 16 October 2011

Stephen on the summit of Pikeawassa in the Lake District
Stephen on the summit of Pikeawassa during a long weekend in the Lake District

 

Larking about

1 and 8 October 2011

George in front of Culford School
In the grounds of Culford School during a walk along the Lark Valley Path from Bury St Edmunds to Mildenhall

 

Peddars Way completed

18 September 2011

Signpost at the northern end of the Peddars Way where it meets the Norfolk Coast Path
Journey's end at Holme-next-the-Sea after completing the final leg of the Peddars Way

 

Schooner Sailing in Norway

27 August to 2 September 2011

Tall-ship schooner Trinovante in Norway
The schooner Trinovante during a wonderful week's sailing in Norway from Bergen to Stavanger

 

Stour Valley Path completed

21 August 2011

Picnickers, canoeists, rowers and cows share the River Stour near Dedham Mill
Picnickers, canoeists, rowers and cows share the water near Dedham Mill during the final walk along the River Stour Path, from Stoke-by-Nayland to Cattawade.

 

Orford Ness

30 July 2011

One of Britain's WE177A nuclear bombs on display at Orford Ness
One of Britain's WE177A nuclear bombs on display during a fascinating visit to Orford Ness

 

Louisiana (and a bit of Texas)

12-17 July 2011

Jefferson, Texas
A visit to Jefferson, Texas during Lucy's week in Louisiana

 

Dolomites

3-10 July 2011

Monte Cristallo
Monte Cristallo during a week's walking holiday in the Dolomites in nothern Italy.

 

Canal de la Marne au Rhin

3-11 June 2011

Lutzelbourg on the Canal de la Marne au Rhin
The village of Lutzelbourg on the Canal de la Marne au Rhin during our French canal holiday in Alsace and Lorraine from Hesse to Strasbourg and back.

 

Lake District

27-29 May 2011

Far Easedale in the Lake District
Far Easedale during a long weekend in the Lakes with visits to Hart Side (completing the Eastern Fells), Hartsop Dodd, Gray Crag and Steel Fell.

 

Stour Valley Path

21 May 2011

Bures Mill during a walk on the Stour Valley Path from Bures to Stoke by Nayland
Bures Mill during a walk on the Stour Valley Path from Bures to Stoke by Nayland

 

Ridgeway

2 May 2011

A sign in Streatley during a Ridgeway Walk
An urban interlude as we make our way through Streatley during a walk on the Ridgeway from Bury Down to North Stoke

 

Mid-Suffolk Footpath

30 April 2011

Big Head, part of the Hearts of Oak Sculpture Trail
"Big Head", part of the Hearts of Oak Sculpture Trail, during a walk on the Mid-Suffolk Footpath from the Norfolk border to Thorndon

 

Cornwall

15-22 April 2011

Lucy and Stephen by the Orca Sea Safaris boat in Falmouth harbour
Lucy and Stephen after our wildlife-watching sea safari from Falmouth, on the first day of our week in Cornwall.

 

North Downs Way: Canterbury Loop

10 April 2011

George by an orchard on the North Downs Way
Birthday-boy George by one of the many orchards during a walk along part of the Canterbury Loop of the North Downs Way

 

Stour Valley Path 5

27 March 2011

Brundon Mill in Suffolk pink
Brundon Mill in Suffolk pink during a walk along the Stour Valley Path from Rodbridge to Bures

 

Gipping River Path

19 March 2011

Some of the remains of Badley Mill Lock on the Ipswich and Stowmarket Navigation
Some of the remains of Badley Mill Lock during a walk along the Gipping River Path from Stowmarket

 

Lake District

11-13 March 2011

Warnscale Bottom and Buttermere while ascending Fleetwith Pike
Warnscale Bottom and Buttermere while ascending Fleetwith Pike during a long weekend in the Lake District, with visits to Crag Fell, Grike, Fleetwith Pike, Black Star and Haystacks.

 

Stour Valley Path 4

12 February 2011

Kentwell Hall, north of Long Melford, during a walk on the Stour Valley Path
Kentwell Hall, north of Long Melford, during a walk on the Stour Valley Path from Cavendish to Rod Bridge

 

Finland

29 January to 1 February 2011

Lucy and Stephen cross-country skiing during a holiday in north-west Finland
Cross-country skiing during a short but action-packed holiday in north-west Finland.

 

 

Earlier photos

  • Cyprus
    12-22 July 2010
    Neolithic houses at Kalavasos-Tenta in CyprusNeolithic houses at Kalavasos-Tenta in Cyprus
    A look at the neolithic houses at Kalavasos-Tenta during a visit to Cyprus
  • Arrival of Hetty
    28 June 2010
    Hetty in the gardenHetty in the garden
    Ellie's second litter, a single blenheim bitch puppy called Hetty - the first 7 weeks
  • Bressingham
    28 May 2010
    Rover P4s at BressinghamRover P4s at Bressingham
    Some of the splendid Rover P4s during a varied day which also included the four steam railways at Bressingham
  • Bure Valley Railway
    2 May 2010
    Locomotive 7, Spitfire, on the Bure Valley Railway at WroxhamLocomotive 7, Spitfire, on the Bure Valley Railway at Wroxham
    Locomotive 7, Spitfire, which has brought us from Aylsham to Wroxham on the Bure Valley Railway

Peddars Way
17 April 2010
bridge abutments of an old railway near Swaffham on the Peddars Way
George pauses close to the bridge abutments of an old railway as we approach Swaffham during a walk on the Peddars Way
 

Peddars Way
10 April 2010
A boardwalk leads us to the bridge over the River Thet during a walk on the Peddars Way
A boardwalk leads us to the bridge over the River Thet during a walk on the Peddars Way

Stour & Orwell Walk
2 April 2010
A boat in Crane's Creek by the River Orwell
A boat in Crane's Creek during a walk up the Orwell from Shotley Gate to Pin Mill
 

Long Shop Museum, Leiston
27 March 2010
Newly restored Sirapite at the Long Shop Museum in Leiston
Newly restored Sirapite at the Long Shop Museum in Leiston
 

North Norfolk Railway
12 March 2010
The Quad-Art set of coaches on the North Norfolk Railway
The Quad-Art set of coaches on a visit to the North Norfolk Railway

 

Peddars Way
27 February 2010
Crossing the Little Ouse into Norfolk on the Peddars Way
The dogs show the way across the bridge into Norfolk during a short walk on the Peddars Way

Lake District and Yorkshire
12 to 14 February 2010
George on Nine Standards Rigg in the Yorkshire Dales
A rather iced up George on Nine Standards Rigg in the Yorkshire Dales on our way back from a long weekend in the Lake District.
 

Shropshire & Hereford Hills
8 and 9 January 2010

On Brown Clee Hill during a day and a half visiting three hills in Shropshire and Herefordshire.
 

Stour and Orwell Walk
28 November 2009
The 131,000-tonne MSC Francesca at Felixstowe Docks
The 131,000-tonne MSC Francesca at Felixstowe Docks, at the end of a walk on the Stour and Orwell Walk from Lower Holbrook to Shotley Gate
 

Stour and Orwell Walk
21 November 2009
Graham's Wharf on the River Stour
Graham's Wharf on the River Stour during a walk on the Stour and Orwell Walk from Cattawade to Lower Holbrook 

R H & D Railway
3 October 2009
Sara and Lucy at New Romney on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
Sara and Lucy at New Romney during a visit to the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

A new nephew
20 September 2009
Lucy with her new nephew, Thomas
Lucy with her new nephew, Thomas
 

Bellringing outing
19 September 2009
Bosham Channel
Bosham Channel during a bellringing outing to the Chichester area

 

Lake District
29 Aug to 5 Sept 2009
Windermere from Ill Bell
A view to Windermere from Ill Bell during a week in the Lake District

Thames Path
15 August 2009
The dry bed of the River Thames near Thames Head
Walking along the bed of the River Thames during a walk on the Thames Path from Thames Head to Cricklade

Capital Ring completed
9 August 2009
The windmill on Wimbledon Common
The windmill on Wimbledon Common during a walk from Wimbledon Park to the Thames at Richmond, completing the Capital Ring around inner London.
 

Coventry incl. Dr Who
1 August 2009
Daleks in the Doctor Who exhibition at the Coventry Transport Museum
Daleks in the Doctor Who exhibition at the Coventry Transport Museum, plus a visit to the rest of the museum and the canal basin
 

Switzerland
6-11 July 2009
The view to Schynige Platte on a walk from First
The view to Schynige Platte on a walk from First during a week walking in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.

4th UK Pupupalooza
28 June 2009
Group photo at Pupupalooza
The big group photo at the 4th UK Pupupalooza

Doctor Who Party
13 June 2009
The TARDIS at the entrance to a Doctor Who party
The TARDIS at the entrance to a Doctor Who party

Black Country Ring
6 to 13 June 2009
Drayton Footbridge
The eight of us on Drayton Footbridge during a canal holiday around the Black Country Ring via Stourbridge
 

Chiltern Chain Walk
30 May 2009
Bridge over the River Gade in Great Gaddesden on a Chiltern Chain Walk
Bridge over the River Gade in Great Gaddesden on a Chiltern Chain Walk

Lake District Long Weekend
23 to 25 May 2009
Ellie on Latterbarrow in the Lake District
Ellie on the summit of Latterbarrow during three days in the Lake District

North Downs Way
4 May 2009
Approaching Dover as the North Downs Way reaches its conclusion
Approaching Dover as the North Downs Way reaches its conclusion

Didcot Railway Centre
3 May 2009
Lucy standing in the path of 5322 at the Didcot Railway Centre
Lucy standing in the path of 5322 at the Didcot Railway Centre

Ridgeway Walk
26 April 2009
The Ridgeway Path
George on the Ridgeway Path, going from Kingston Lisle to Bury Down

Steamy Weekend
18 & 19 April 2009
Stephen at the controls of Evening Star during a visit to the Museum of the Great Western Railway
Stephen at the controls of Evening Star during a weekend with visits to the Kew Bridge Steam Museum and the Museum of the Great Western Railway
 

Lucy in Louisiana
16-23 April 2009
Lucy in Bossier City, Louisiana
Lucy in Bossier City, Louisiana

South West Coast Path
10 to 13 April 2009
Stephen ascending the slopes of Trentishoe Down in Devon
Stephen ascending the slopes of Trentishoe Down during four days walking the South West Coast Path from Minehead to Woolacombe
 

West Somerset Railway
9 April 2009
Locomotive 9351 pulls the 1615 from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead up the slope away from Watchet on the West Somerset Railway
Locomotive 9351 pulls the 1615 from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead up the slope away from Watchet, taking Stephen to Minehead

Ben comes to visit
4 April 2009
Ben Dawson in Jubilee Park
Our nephew Ben in the playground at Jubilee Park during a brief visit

Doctor Who, Cardiff
24-27 March 2009
Lucy and K-9, Cardiff 2009
Lucy and K-9 during a trip to Cardiff

Ivinghoe Beacon
22 March 2009
George on the Ridgeway Path near Ivinghoe Beacon
George on the Ridgeway Path during a walk to Ivinghoe Beacon

Haydown Hill, Wiltshire
15 March 2009
Fosbury Camp iron age fort on Haydown Hill in Wiltshire
The twin banks and ditch of Fosbury Camp iron age fort during a walk in Wiltshire onto Haydown Hill
 

Crufts
5 & 6 March 2009
George on the breed stand at Discover Dogs
George on the breed stand at Discover Dogs, part of Crufts 2009

Thames Path
21 February 2009
Benson weir on the Thames Path
Benson Weir during a Thames Path walk from Culham to Cholsey

An Outing on 60163 Tornado
14 February 2009
60163 Tornado at Eastleigh on a Valentine's Day outing
Tornado and crowds at Eastleigh as she takes on water during a Valentine's Day outing for Tornado from Waterloo
 

North Downs Way
1 February 2009
snow-swept Tolsford Hill
A snow-swept Tolsford Hill during a walk on the North Downs Way from Dunn Street to Etchinghill

Cleeve Hill
18 January 2009
Belas Knap on the Cotswold Way
Belas Knap on the Cotswold Way during a walk on and near Cleeve Hill in the Cotswolds

Lake District
1 to 4 January 2009
A frozen Tarn Hows
A frozen Tarn Hows during four days in the Lake District

Christmas visit to Suffolk
29-30 December 2008
Seafront at Southwold
The front at Southwold from the pier during a Christmas visit to Suffolk

Hertfordshire Chain Walk
27 December 2008
A house in Hebing End, Burn's Green during a Hertfordshire Chain Walk from Watton at Stone
A house in Hebing End, Burn's Green during a Hertfordshire Chain Walk from Watton at Stone
 

Hertfordshire Chain Walk
20 December 2008
George during a slightly muddy Hertfordshire Chain Walk from Bramfield to Watton at Stone.
George during a slightly muddy Hertfordshire Chain Walk from Bramfield to Watton at Stone

Wey & Basingstoke Canal
22 November 2008
Lock 5 of the Woodham flight on the Basingstoke Canal
Lock 5 of the Woodham flight during a walk along the Wey Navigation and Basingstoke Canal

Lake District
13 to 16 November 2008
Yewbarrow
Yewbarrow, one of the fells visited during four days in the Lake District

Thames Path
9 November 2008
George by an anchor and chain on the Thames Path near Tower Bridge
George near Tower Bridge during a walk along the Thames Path from Battersea Park to North Greenwich
 

Discover Dogs
8 November 2008
Ellie in the final shortlist at Discover Dogs 2008
Ellie reaches the final shortlist of the Waggiest Tail competition at Discover Dogs 2008

Ellie's first litter
November 2008
Winston (Best of Winners) with the judge and Diane, the owner-handler.
The long awaited update on Ellie's first litter, up to Winston's first big win at the shows

Shropshire Hills
2 November 2008
Ellie and George in the remnants of snow during a walk to the top of the Long Mynd
Dogs during a walk to the top of the Long Mynd, one of two Shropshire hills visited this Sunday afternoon
 

Barking Mad Dog Weekend
31 Oct to 2 November 2008
Ellie learning Flyball during the Barking Mad dog weekend
Ellie learning flyball during the Barking Mad Dog Weekend in Shropshire 

Hertfordshire Chain Walk
25 October 2008
Henry in Bramfield Woods in Hertfordshire
Henry in Bramfield Woods during
stage 6 of the Hertfordshire Chain Walk

Canal weekend
17 to 20 October 2008
Ben steers Explorer out of one of the Braunston locks
Ben steers Explorer out of one of the Braunston locks on a long weekend on the canals from Napton to Crick
 

Royal Parks Half Marathon
12 October 2008
Stephen in the Royal Parks Half Marathon in Hyde Park, London
Stephen waves to the family as he nears the end of the first mile of the Royal Parks Half Marathon

Bellringing in Palace Gardens
27 September 2008
Charmborough Miniring in Palace Gardens shopping centre in Enfield
Ringing the bells of the Charmborough Ring in Palace Gardens shopping centre in Enfield
 

River Medway
21 September 2008
Aylesford on the River Medway
Aylesford on the River Medway at the start of a walk along the Medway to Maidstone

Maritime Woodbridge
13-14 September 2008
Maritime Woodbridge and the Tide Mill
Historic boats at Maritime Woodbridge, with the Tide Mill beyond, during a weekend in Suffolk

First race
7 September 2008
Stephen in the Clapham Common 10k run
Stephen is number 342 in his first running race, the Clapham Common 10k

Hertfordshire Chain Walk
30 August 2008
Henry in the River Mimram
Henry paddles in the River Mimram during a Hertfordshire Chain Walk from Hertingfordbury to Marden Hill
 

Foxton locks
18 August 2008
Foxton Locks
Foxton locks during a stop on the way back from the Lake District.

Lake District
14-17 August 2008
Helm Crag summit
The summit of Helm Crag during a long weekend in the Lake District

Chiltern Chain Walk
9 August 2008
Chiltern Chain Walk from Dunstable Downs including Markyate
View from Dunstable Downs on the first Chiltern Chain Walk

Hertfordshire Chain Walk
3 August 2008
Sheep on a Hertfordshire Chain Walk from Little Berkhamsted
Sheep near Howe Green follow Stephen & George during a Hertfordshire Chain Walk from Little Berkhamsted
 

Cyprus
14-21 July 2008
Dirt road in Troodos mountains, Cyprus
On the road from Pera Vasa to Milikouri in the Troodos Mountains during a week in Cyprus.

Ridgeway Walk
5 July 2008
Wayland's Smithy neolithic longbarrow during a walk along the Ridgeway
Wayland's Smithy neolithic longbarrow on a walk on the Ridgeway from Ogbourne St George to Kingston Lisle

Cholsey & Wallingford
29 June 2008
Lucy and Henry with City of Truro on the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway.
Lucy and Henry with City of Truro on the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway

North Downs Way
28 June 2008
Box Hill and Denbies Vineyard from North Downs Way
Box Hill across the largest vineyard in England during a walk on the North Downs Way from Guildford to Dorking
 

Dover Castle
22 June 2008
Dover Castle
The keep at Dover Castle on a day out by train.

Pupapalooza
21 June 2008
Pupapalooza dog party in Greenwich Park
Pupapalooza dog party in Greenwich Park

Hertfordshire Chain Walk
8 June 2008
Hertfordshire Chain Walk near Little Berkhamstead
George in a lovely meadow on a Hertfordshire Chain Walk from Little Berkhamsted through Bayford

Llangollen Canal
31 May to 7 June 2008
Hurleston Junction at the end of the Llangollen Canal
Emerging from the Hurleston locks during a holiday on the Llangollen Canal.

North Downs Way
24 May 2008
River Mole on North Downs Way from Dorking to Mertsham
George by the River Mole as we prepare to climb Box Hill on a walk along the North Downs Way from Dorking to Mertsham.
 

Hertfordshire Chain Walk
18 May 2008
Meadow west of Cuffley on the Hertfordshire Chain Walk
A meadow west of Cuffley on another Hertfordshire Chain Walk through Cuffley, Newgate Street and Goff's Oak.

Lea Valley Walk
11 May 2008
Bow Locks on the Lee Navigation
Bow Locks on the Lee Navigation during a walk from Ponders End to the Thames at Limehouse, completing the Lea Valley Walk.

Lake District
3 to 7 May 2008
Brock Barrow summit, with Coniston Water and the Coniston Fells
Henry on Brock Barrow, behind him Coniston Water and the Coniston Fells, during 5 days in the Lake District.
 

Lea Valley Walk
26 April 2008
George by Dobbs Weir Lock on a Lea Valley Walk from Hertford to Ponders End
George by Dobbs Weir Lock on a Lea Valley Walk from Hertford to Ponders End.

 

Isle of Wight
11 to 13 April 2008
Isle of Wight Coastal Path from Shanklin towards Lake
Lucy and Henry on the Coast Path heading towards Lake from Shanklin on a long weekend on the Isle of Wight.

Littleport dog show
6 April 2008
Lucy, George and the judge at the Littleport companion dog show
Lucy, George and the judge at the companion dog show in Littleport near Ely, where George won Reserve Best Pedigree in Show and Best Novelty.

Capital Ring
6 April 2008
Snowy tree on Tooting Bec Common on a Capital Ring walk
Tooting Bec Common on a snowy walk along the Capital Ring from Streatham Common to Wimbledon Park.

 

North Downs Way
30 March 2008
A very muddy George by a milestone on a North Downs Way walk from Westerham to Wrotham
A very muddy George on a North Downs Way walk from Westerham to Wrotham.

 

South West Coast Path
20 to 25 March 2008
Tregerthen Cliff on the South West Coast Path
Stephen gains height on Tregerthen Cliff during a four-day walk on the South West Coast Path from St Ives to Penzance.

Lea Valley Walk
9 March 2008
George looks down from the platform of the former Cole Green station
George looks down from the platform of the former Cole Green station on a Lea Valley walk from Wheathampstead to Hertford.

Grand Union Canal
8 March 2008
Dogs by the Grand Union Canal at Rickmansworth
Henry and Ellie at Batchworth Lock on the Grand Union Canal near Rickmansworth.

Mid-Hants Railway
1 March 2008
Standard 5 number 73096 at Alresford on the Watercress Line
Our train at Alresford, the locomotive about to be decoupled ready to run around the carriages, on a visit to the Mid-Hants Railway.
 

Hertfordshire Chain
1 March 2008
Flash Lane Aqueduct which used to carry the New River over Cuffley Brook during the first walk of the Hertfordshire Chain Walk
Flash Lane Aqueduct which used to carry the New River over Cuffley Brook during the first walk of the Hertfordshire Chain Walk.

Capital Ring
23 February 2008
Blossom by the River Brent
Blossom by the River Brent during a circular walk in west London on the Capital Ring and Grand Union Canal.

Thames Path
16 February 2008
Approaching Goring Lock on the River Thames
Approaching Goring Lock as the Thames makes its way through the Goring Gap on a walk on the Thames Path from Cholsey to Reading.
 

Lee Valley Park
Jan/Feb 2008
Lee Valley Park west of Turnford
The Lee Valley Park west of Turnford during several walks in the Lee Valley Park.

 

Capital Ring
2 February 2008
Barn Hill Pond on top of Barn Hill near Wembley
Barn Hill Pond on top of Barn Hill near Wembley on a walk on the Capital Ring from South Kenton to Finsbury Park

Thames Path
26 January 2008
wet Thames Path near Abingdon
George on a not untypical section of a very wet Thames Path on a walk from Oxford to Culham.

Capital Ring
19 January 2008
Abney Park cemetery in Stoke Newington
Abney Park cemetery in Stoke Newington, once a rival to Kew Gardens and home to 300,000 nonconformists' graves, during a rainy walk from Finsbury Park to the River Lee.
 

Lea Valley Walk
12 January 2008
River Lea in Batford near Harpenden
The River Lea in Batford near Harpenden during a walk from the source of the Lea in Leagrave, Luton to Wheathampstead.

 

Ellie's Puppies
9 January 2008
Ellie's puppies at 6½ weeks
Pictures of Ellie's puppies - Winston (final name) and Spencer (temporary name) are growing fast, and are now 6½ weeks old.

Capital Ring
6 January 2008
Horseden Hill in west London
George on Horsenden Hill in west London on a walk along the Paddington Branch of the Grand Union Canal from Willesden to Greenford, and then along the Capital Ring to South Kenton.

Lake District
29-31 December 2007
Morning mist over Grasmere
Morning mist over Grasmere during three days walking in the Lake District, with a circuit of Grasmere and Rydal Water, a walk to Easedale Tarn, Blea Rigg, Codale Tarn and Tarn Crag, and a walk on Bleaberry Haws and High Pike Haw, Torver Common
 

Thames Path
22 December 2007
misty River Thames near Barnes
A wintry sun hangs over a gently misty River Thames near Barnes during a pleasant Thames Path walk from Kew to Battersea.

 

Capital Ring
16 December 2007
The ship's bell from the SS Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace Park
The ship's bell from the SS Crystal Palace in Crystal Palace Park during a walk on the Capital Ring from Grove Park to Streatham Common.

Thames Tunnel
15 December 2007
Thames Tunnel from Wapping station
The Thames Tunnel - the world's first underwater tunnel - from Wapping station, on a visit to the Brunel Museum.

Capital Ring
1 December 2007
Severndroog Castle at the top of Shooter's Hill on the Capital Ring
Severndroog Castle at the top of Shooter's Hill on a winter's walk along the Capital Ring through a surprisingly green south-east London.
 

Ellie's puppies
26 November 2007
Ellie's two sons
Ellie's two sons, born 26 November, aged four days.

 

New River
25 November 2007
West reservoir at Stoke Newington across the New River
The West reservoir at Stoke Newington across the New River, as the walk from Hertford to Islington is completed.

Thames Path
10 November 2007

Marlow weir, bridge and church from the lock on a lovely walk along the Thames Path from Henley-on-Thames to Cookham

New River
4 November 2007

The New River emerges from Wood Green Tunnel as the New River walk from Hertford to Islington nears its conclusion.

 

Thames Path
3 November 2007

George in woods near Datchet during an autumnal walk along the Thames Path from Windsor to Chertsey.

 

North Downs Way
27 October 2007

From Caterham Viewpoint , woodland, pleasant if hazy views, and the M25 during a walk on the North Downs Way from Merstham to Westerham.

North Downs Way
21 October 2007

George waits by a signpost on the North Downs Way during a walk along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Guildford.

New River
20 October 2007

Autumn colours on the New River in Enfield during a walk along the New River Path from Turkey Brook to Palmers Green

 

Lake District
10 to 13 October 2007

Pillar across Moss Dub from a walk along Ennerdale during a few days in the Lake District, including Ennerdale, Silver How above Grasmere, Fairfield over Stone Arthur and Great Rigg, and Gowbarrow Fell & Aira Force
 

New River
30 September 2007

A walk along the New River from Broxbourne to Turkey Brook in Enfield

Gransden Show
29 September 2007

The Gransden Show, where George won two first places.

North Downs Way
23 September 2007
North Downs Way near Cuxton
A walk along the North Downs Way from Wrotham to Rochester.
 

Crossness Pumping Station
16 September 2007
Part of the Octagon and the Prince Consort steam engine at the Crossness sewage pumping station
A visit to the Crossness sewage pumping station.

Cyprus
31 August to 9 Sept 2007
Kelefos Bridge on the Diarizos river in the Paphos Forest, Cyprus
Kelefos Bridge on the Diarizos river during a week in Cyprus.

Thames Path
27 August 2007

A walk along the Thames Path from Maidenhead to Windsor

New River
26 August 2007

A walk along the New River from St Margarets to Broxbourne
 

North Downs Way
19 August 2007

A walk on the North Downs Way from Thurnham to Dunn Street

IoW Steam Railway
12 August 2007

A day trip to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Thames Path
11 August 2007

Thames Path from Chertsey to Kingston

New River
5 August 2007

New River walk from Hertford to St Margarets
 

North Downs Way
4 August 2007

North Downs Way: Rochester to Thurnham

Ben Dawson
28 July 2007

Ben Dawson visits Edmonton

Regents Canal
22 July 2007

Ellie and Stephen walk on the Regents Canal & Paddington Arm

Wimbledon
8 July 2007

Men's finals day on Centre Court at Wimbledon
 

Orford Boat Cruise
7 July 2007

A cruise on the Rivers Ore and Alde in Suffolk on the boat Lady Florence

UK Pupapalooza
23 June 2007

UK Pupapalooza dog party in Greenwich Park

Canal holiday
2 to 9 June 2007

Four Counties Ring canal holiday

Ridgeway
25 May 2007

A walk along the Ridgeway National Trail from Avebury to Ogbourne St George
 

Thames Path
19 May 2007

A walk along the Thames Path from Kingston to Kew Bridge

Yorkshire
4 to 6 May 2007

A few days in Yorkshire including the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, visits to High Force and moorland walks
 

Lake District
29 April to 3 May 2007

Lake District holiday with sailing to Wild Cat Island, and walks including a splendid visit to Bowfell and Rossett Pike

Capital Ring
15 April 2007

Capital Ring walk from Old Ford Lock to the Woolwich Ferry
 

East London Canals walk
9 April 2007

East London Canals walk along the Lee to Limehouse Basin at the Thames, the Regent's Canal and Hertford Union Canal

Grand Union Canal walk
7 April 2007

A walk on Thames Path and the Grand Union Canal from Kew Bridge to West Drayton
 

Essex day
31 March 2007

A day out in Essex, with a dog show and a visit to Maldon

River Stort Way
24 March 2007

The River Stort Way from Bishop's Stortford to the River Lee at Hoddesdon
 

Peak District
11 March 2007

Peak District: Dovedale, Castern Hill & Milldale from Ilam

Thames Path
17 February 2007

Thames Path from Reading to Henley-on-Thames
 

Great Central Railway
11 February 2007

Birthday lunch on the Great Central Railway

Thames Path
3 February 2007

Thames Path from Cookham to Maidenhead
 

Forts on the Thames
28 January 2007

Tilbury Fort and Coalhouse Fort on the banks of the River Thames

Thames Head
13 January 2007

A visit to Thames Head, official (though not actual) source of the River Thames
 

Lake District
28 to 30 December 2006

Lake District - Walks on the Dunnerdale Fells and to Kirk Fell from Honister Hause

Titterstone Clee Hill
27 December 2006

Tiiterstone Clee Hill in Shropshire
 

Benjamin William Dawson
3 December 2006

First pictures of our nephew, Benjamin William Dawson

Trent & Mersey Canal
20 to 23 October 2006

Canal holiday on the Trenty and Mersey Canal
 

London Loop Completed
15 October 2006

London Loop from Cockfosters to Enfield Lock completes the walk around the outside of London
 

Kenilworth Castle
8 October 2006

A visit to Kenilworth Castle
 

London Loop
7 October 2006

Monken Hadley Common on the London Loop from Elstree to Cockfosters

Thames & Cutty Sark
1 October 2006

A boat trip down the Thames and a visit to the Cutty Sark
 

London Loop
23 September 2006

London Loop from Hatch End to Elstree
 

California Pupupalooza
16 September 2006

Lucy at the original American Cocker Spaniel puppy party in California
 

Diggerland
26 August 2006

Diggerland - JCB Experience: Stephen's birthday present from Lucy

Lake District
6 to 12 August 2006
steam boats at Windermere Steamboats and Museum
A week in the Lake District, with a variety of walks, a visit to Windermere Steamboats & Museum, a trip on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, a visit to Walney Island with photos of other Furness Islands
 

London Loop
24 June 2006

UK Pupapalooza - a dog picnic party in Greenwich Park
 

California Pupupalooza
3 to 10 June 2006

Our annual bellringers' canal holiday, on the Avon Ring
 

Diggerland
28 to 31 May 2006

Lucy and her Mum spent a few days on Jersey, including a visit to the Gerald Durrell Zoo.
 

Lake District
15 May 2006

George on the summit of Boulsworth Hill (Lad Law) in the Pennines
 

Lake District
13 to 14 May 2006

A visit to the Lake District including visits to Brim Fell and Green Crag
 

Leighton Buzzard Railway
16 April 2006

A trip on the Leighton Buzzard Steam Railway
 

Turkey & Eclipse
26-31 March 2006

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul during a holiday in Turkey including a total eclipse of the sun
 

London Loop
19 March 2006

Five Arch Bridge on the River Cray during a London Loop Walk from Old Bexley to Petts Wood (Jubilee Park)
 

London Loop
5 March 2006

Henry on the banks of the River Thames near Erith on a London Loop Walk from Erith to Bexley
 

London Loop
25 February 2006

Concrete barges from a Mulberry harbour during a London Loop Walk from Upminster Bridge to Coldharbour Point and the Thames
 

Lake District
16 to 19 February 2006

A view up the Lickle valley during a long weekend in the Lake District
 

London Loop
5 February 2006

Two Shetland ponies on a London Loop walk from Noak Hill to Upminster Bridge
 

Iron Trunk Aqueduct
4 February 2006

The Cosgrove Iron Trunk Aqueduct on the Grand Union Canal near Milton Keynes
 

London Loop
28 January 2006

George by the gate posts of the royal palace of Pyrgo on a London Loop walk from Chigwell to Noak Hill
 

London Loop
14 January 2006

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge at Chingford on a London Loop walk from Enfield Lock to Chigwell
 

Lake District
29 Dec 2005  to 1 Jan 2006

An unusual cairn on Great Stickle during a few days in the Lake District with visits to Great Stickle Tarn Hill The Knott and Wansfell
 

Kent & East Sussex Railway
29 October 2005

A visit to the Kent and East Sussex Railway
 

Bellringers' outing
3 September 2005

Bellringers' outing to Clacton-on-Sea
 

Lake District
21 to 27 August 2005

A sheep in Wasdale during a week in the Lake District
 

Isle of Purbeck
13 August 2005

The Isle of Purbeck with visits to Swyre Head and Nine Barrow Down
 

Yacht trip
7 August 2005

A day on a yacht on the Rivers Orwell and Stour
 

Yorkshire Dales
16 to 23 July 2005

A week in the Yorkshire Dales in and around Grassington
 

Warwickshire Ring
4 to 11 June 2005

The Warwickshire Ring on our annual bellringers' canal holiday
 

Lake District
29 April to 1 May 2005

George on Yew Bank during a long weekend in the Lake District
 

Billinge Hill
29 April 2005

A visit to Billinge Hill near St Helens
 

Duke of Gloucester
23 April 2005

Steam locomotive Duke of Gloucester takes us on a trip to Durham with a visit to the cathedral
 

Chesterfield Canal
17 April 2005

A visit to the Chesterfield Canal just west of Worksop
 

River Stort walk
9 April 2005

A walk on the River Stort navigation in Essex from Harlow Town to Roydon
 

Romney Hythe Dymchurch
3 April 2005

A visit to the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway in Kent
 

Lake District
24-27 March 2005

A few days in the Lake District with walks on Skiddaw and Lonscale Fell High Raise and the Langdale Pikes and Binsey
 

Wendover Woods
12 March 2005

A walk in Wendover Woods – Ellie's first walk away from the park
 

Gloucestershire Hills
12 February 2005

Visits to May Hill and Ruardean Hill in Gloucestershire
 

South Downs walks
30 January 2005

A dew pond during the first of two walks on Chanctonbury Hill and Cliffe Hill on the South Downs
 

HMS Belfast
22 January 2005

HMS Belfast in London
 

Raw Head
3 January 2005

A visit to the hill of Raw Head in Cheshire with views to Wales Chester and Liverpool
 

Lake District
30 Dec 2004 to 2 Jan 2005

A New Year visit to the Lake District with walks on Hutton Roof Crags Grayrigg Forest Pendle Hill Easington Fell and Dent
 

Peak District
20 November 2004

Snowy walks to Shining Tor and Gun in the Peak District
 

River Lee walk
13 November 2004

A beautiful November day on the River Lee Navigation on a walk from Hertford to Ware
 

Lake District
15-17 October 2004

Foot-hills of the northern Lake District namely Hallin Fell High Rigg Great Mell Fell and Little Mell Fell
 

Lake District
19-22 August 2004

A long weekend in the Lake District with visits to Stony Cove Pike Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway Place Fell and Lambrigg Fell
 

Black Hill
7 August 2004

A circuit from Crowden in the Peak District taking in Black Hill
 

Cyprus
18-25 July 2004

A week in Cyprus based at villa Kambos in Pissouri including watersports in Cyprus and Cyprus flowers
 

Stoke Bruerne
10 July 2004

Stoke Bruerne canal village on the Grand Union Canal the locks museum and Blisworth Tunnel
 

Wimbledon
29 June 2004

Number One Court at Wimbledon
 

Lea Valley walk
27 June 2004

Lea Valley Walk from Hertford to Home Park Hatfield
 

Jubilee Park
12 June 2004

A look at the wild flowers in Jubilee Park Edmonton
 

Canal holiday
4-7 June 2004

A holiday on the Grand Union Canal from Blisworth to Crick
 

Railfest
29 May 2004

A visit to the Railfest exhibition at the National Railway Museum in York
 

Allermuir Hill
16 May 2004

A walk on Allermuir Hill in the Pentland Hills
 

Lake District
8-14 May 2004

George in bluebell woods during a week in the Lake District
 

The Wrekin
7 May 2004

A walk over and around The Wrekin in Shropshire
 

Lee Navigation walk
4 April 2004

A walk by the Lee Navigation in Enfield
 

Caen Hill locks
3 April 2004
Caen Hill locks, Devizes
A visit to the spectacular Caen Hill flight of locks at Devizes
 

Wiltshire hills
3 April 2004

Walks on Long Knoll and Win Green in Wiltshire
 

Malvern Hills
13 March 2004

A walk on the Malvern Hills
 

Crufts
4 March 2004

Henry wins his class at Crufts
 

Lake District
29-31 December 2003

Three days in the Lake District – Lord's Seat Blea Water Beacon Fell Wool Knott and Great Burney
 

Wey & Godalming
24-27 October 2003

A long weekend on the Wey & Godalming Navigations in Surrey
 

Knowle Park
18 October 2003

The deer park at Knowle Park near Sevenoaks
 

South-West England
28 Sept to 5 October 2003

A week in south-west England staying near Tintangel
 

Colne Valley Railway
14 September 2003

A visit to the Colne Valley Railway in Essex
 

Bellringers' outing
6 September 2003

The bellringers of St Andrew's Enfield have a day out in Sussex including a trip on the Bluebell Railway.
 

Chinnor Princes Risborough
31 August 2003

A trip on the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway
 

New York City
27 August 2003

A visit to New York City including visits to the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building
 

Bredon Hill
24 August 2003

A walk on Bredon Hill in Worcestershire
 

Lake District
26-31 July 2003

Sunkenkirk Stone Circle during a week in the Lake District
 

Foxton Locks
12 July 2003

A visit to Foxton Locks near Market Harborough in Leicestershire
 

Paddle Steamer
5 July 2003

A trip on the Thames on the paddle steamer Kingswear Castle
 

Windsor Champ Show
4 July 2003

Henry wins a Challenge Certificate at Windsor Championship Show
 

Lancashire fells
24 June 2003

A day in the fells of Lancashire with a walk on Parlick to Fair Snape Fell and on Longridge Fell.
 

Canal holiday
13-16 June 2003

A long weekend on the Grand Union Canal from Leighton Buzzard to Aylesbury and return via Marsworth
 

Isle of Wight
7-8 June 2003

The Needles during a weekend on the Isle of Wight
 

Seven Sisters
26 May 2003

A walk along the Cuckmere River to the cliffs of Seven Sisters
 

Verulamium
24 May 2003

A visit to Verulamium Roman city near St Alban's
 

Kew Gardens
17 May 2003

Kew Gardens including The Palm House Dali and Some Trees Rhododendron Dell and the Azalea Garden
 

Southern Marilyns
3-4 May 2003

A weekend of little hill walks on Butser Hill Black Down Detling Hill and Cheriton Hill
 

Lake District
19-20 April 2003

Easter in the Lake District: walks on Holme Fell Black Fell and Lingmoor Fell
 

Wendover Woods
5 April 2003
George on the left descending Haddington Hill (click for larger photo)
A walk in Wendover Woods on Haddington Hill
 

South Downs walks
22 March 2003
Long Man of Wilmington
The South Downs - Wilmington Hill and Firle Beacon in East Sussex
 

Enfield
19 March 2003
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The New River and Town Park in Enfield
 

New River
18 February 2003
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The New River in Enfield
 

Tower Bridge
9 February 2003
Tower Bridge on the River Thames in London
A visit to Tower Bridge in London
 

Coombe Hill
25 January 2003
War memorial on Coombe Hill near Wendover in Buckinghamshire
A walk on Coombe Hill Buckinghamshire
 

Connaught Water
11 January 2003
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A walk round Connaught Water in Epping Forrest
 

Cyprus
28 Dec 2002 to 4 Jan 2003
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A week in Cyprus including a visit to the Troodos Mountains and a trip to Northern Cyprus.
 

Epping Forest
3 November 2002
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A walk with the dogs in Epping Forest
 

Canal holiday
11-14 October 2002
Lift Bridge 215 on the Oxford Canal
A long weekend on the Oxford Canal from Oxford to Upper Heyford
 

Ditchling Beacon
29 September 2002
Henry on top of Ditchling Beacon
A visit to Ditchling Beacon in the South Downs
 

Bluebell Railway
29 September 2002
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A trip on the Bluebell Railway in Sussex
 

Flying Scotsman
14 September 2002
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A railtour from London to Plymouth behind No. 4472 Flying Scotsman
 

Bellringers' outing
7 September 2002
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A bellringing outing to Cambridge with punting at lunchtime
 

Madrid
29 August 2002
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Some of the sights of Madrid on an afternoon's walk
 

Sparsholt ringing course
23-26 August 2002
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The Sparsholt ringing course near Winchester
 

Lake District
11-16 August 2002
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The summit of Cold Pike during a week in the Lake District
 

Canal day trip
28 July 2002
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A day trip on the Grand Union Canal with some bellringers
 

Cyprus honeymoon
10-22 June 2002
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Our honeymoon in a villa in Pissouri Cyprus
 

Glos & Warks Railway
9 June 2002

A trip on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
 

Edstone Aqueduct
9 June 2002

A visit to Edstone Aqueduct on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal
 

Our Wedding
8 June 2002
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Our wedding
 

Crofton Pumping Station
1 June 2002
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Crofton Pumping Station one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways on the Kennet and Avon Canal.
 

Walbury Hill
1 June 2002
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A visit to Walbury Hill the highest point in south-east England.
 

Striking Competition
19 May 2002
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The 6-bell striking competition team from St Andrew Enfield - to our surprise victorious again.
 

Lake District
17 April 2002
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A walk in the Lake District - the Greenburn round taking in Great Carrs Swirl How and Wetherlam.
 

North Wales
Easter 2002
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A visit to North Wales including a trip on the Welsh Highland Railway and white-water rafting
 

Grand Union Canal walk
17 March 2002
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A walk on the Wendover Arm and Grand Union Canal near Marsworth and Tring
 

River Deben
2 March 2002
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A walk by the River Deben to Ferry Cliff and the Woodbridge Tide Mill
 

Leith & Botley Hills
24 February 2002
Stephen on top of Leith Hill tower
Visits to Leith Hill (the highest point in south-east England) and Botley Hill
 

Scotland canals
9 February 2002
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A day trip to Scotland visiting Neptune's Staircase and the Falkirk Wheel
 

Christmas
December 2001
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Christmas - visits to Hollesley and Purley and a look at the unusual bells of East Bergholt
 

Bellringers
13 December 2001
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The bellringers of St Andrew's Enfield
 

Barn Dance
8 December 2001
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The Middlesex bellringers' Christmas social - a barn dance
 

Handbells
2 November 2001
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A concert by the Loughton Handbell Ringers
 

Canal holiday
6-14 October 2001
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A week on the canals and rivers of Yorkshire
 

Lake District
8-10 September 2001
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The Scafells from Wasdale during a long weekend in the Lake District
 

Lake District
11 August 2001
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A short weekend in the Lake District with a walk up Helvellyn via Striding Edge
 

Snowdonia
3-6 August 2001
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A visit to the Bala Lake Railway during a long weekend in Snowdonia
 

Summer barbecue
22 July 2001
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The increasingly traditional summer barbecue
 

Bellringers' outing
21 July 2001
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The bellringers of North & East Middlesex go on an outing to Northamptonshire
 

Chinchilla babies
12 July 2001

Some chinchilla babies are the latest addition to the family
 

Wimbledon
11 July 2001

A visit to Number One Court at Wimbledon
 

August 1996   Peak District - a walk along Baslow Edge and Curbar Edge
April 1996   Easter in the Lake District - Great Gable and Esk Pike
August-September 1995   A long weekend in the Lake District, with Stephen's first English mountains, Conniston Old Man, Scafell Pike, Scafell, and a trip to Wild Cat Island
summer 1995   Stephen's graduation from Churchill College

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