Newark Cycling Loop – 40 Miles

This is a route I’ve ridden several times before. Setting off from the village of Dry Doddington it is mostly flat and good going on generally quiet roads. The route goes through the village of Claypole in to the centre of Newark and out again to Fiskerton, where it passes close to the River Trent and through several other villages to cross the River at Lowdham. The return to Dry Doddington is cross country via quiet country lanes. A total of 40 miles with lots of things to see and numerous opportunities for refreshments along the way.

A Short Walk in Stapleford Woods

Stapleford Wood is an area of mixed woodland of roughly a thousand acres on the outskirts of Newark. It is popular with walkers, dog walkers, joggers and horse riders alike. There are a variety of trails through the woods including a limited number of accessible trails near the main car park.

Furloughed Walk

What a glorious few weeks I’ve had. I was fortunate enough to be fuloughed straight away, as soon as Britain went in to lockdown.  Consequently, I’ve spent five weeks in what has been some exceptionally warm spring sunshine enjoying watching spring unfold in front of my eyes. Moreover, living in a village has afforded me plenty of opportunity to get out and about on my bike and by foot.

Cromford – Matlock Loop – Walking in the Derbyshire Dales

All in all a fairly easy walk with just a few sharp uphill sections and plenty to see including; good views across the valley, lots of wellkept tucked away houses, beautiful gardens along the side of the river and plenty of opportunity for browsing and eating in Cromford, Matlock and Matlock Bath

Grantham Canal Tow Path

I had another great ride along the Grantham Canal Tow Path today. I joined the canal by the A1, on

A God Awful Day

I’ve had a God awful day today because I’ve done nothing. I woke at 6.00 am, which is normal for

Some Fantastic Spring Flowers

I’ve been out and about delivering heating oil today in Lincolnshire and have seen some beautiful spring flowers. The snowdrops

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