As I’ve mentioned a number of times now, the one positive I’ve taken from the lockdowns over the last year, has been to spend time enjoying what’s on our doorstep, exploring the local area and really appreciating places rather than driving past them. This is so true with somewhere we’ve visited countless times over the…Continue reading Exploring footpaths close to home – Tusmore Estate
Tag: footpaths
Exploring footpaths close to home – Kirtlington Quarry to Tackley loop walk
This time last year, when we were allowed to travel short distances to enjoy some daily exercise, my son and I headed out to spend some time at Kirtlington Quarry. We’d really just meant to get some fresh air and enjoy somewhere we’ve been before and have a picnic. But it was a lovely day…Continue reading Exploring footpaths close to home – Kirtlington Quarry to Tackley loop walk
Exploring footpaths on our doorstep – Launton
I’m sharing another of the local walks we discovered during lockdown today. Back in May, we decided to spend some time exploring footpaths on our doorstep – Launton was our goal on this occasion. There was also the added urgency to the walk as part of the route was going to be closed the week…Continue reading Exploring footpaths on our doorstep – Launton
Exploring footpaths on our doorstep – Bainton Ford and beyond
If you drive from Bicester towards the A43 and M40 you will, like me, have passed signs for the village of Bainton many times. The OH has mentioned the ford in the village for years, so back in May I worked out a walking route from home to we could spend time exploring footpaths on…Continue reading Exploring footpaths on our doorstep – Bainton Ford and beyond
Project 366 2020 Week 17
Project 366 2020 Week 17 Day 110 – 116 Another week of lockdown and back to school at home for my son. Sunday 19th April – Day 110 We watched Memphis Belle last night as part of our Saturday movie night and my son spent most of the day making a replica in Lego. It…Continue reading Project 366 2020 Week 17