Walking

Last day of my leave

22 November 2021 / Walking / coffee, iPhone photography, lightweight gear, lightweight walking, Lincolnshire, outdoor gear, photography, Photos 2021, River Slea, Sleaford, walking

Although I had to work yesterday and this morning – today is officially my last day off.

I thought a walk along the disused Sleaford Canal and coffee in the autumn sun was a good plan for the day.

One useful bit of kit I do not mention is the fold-up stool. The steel and canvas construction is strong and it comes with a canvas sleeve that makes it easier to pack. It is heavier than an aluminium equivalent but this stool is more compact and stronger.

Having a comfortable seat for my breaks, easily makes up for the extra weight carried.

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Walking today

19 November 2021 / Walking / iPhone photography, Machynlleth, photography, Photos 2021, rain, Wales, walking

I set out to go walking in the hills above Machynlleth but the weather turned.

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Back to Aberdovey beach

17 November 2021 / Walking / Aberdovey, beach, black and white, iPhone photography, photography, Photos 2021, Wales, Wales Coast Path, walking

I have Teams meetings this afternoon so I could not go far today. The weather was good so I headed for the beach.

…and the view from the flat

I was happy to be on third floor – the view is great.

the view from the flat - Plas Talgarth — Plas Talgarth

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Rain and Fog

15 November 2021 / Walking / black and white, iPhone photography, lightweight gear, lightweight walking, outdoor gear, photography, Photos 2021, River Dovey, tea, Wales

The weather changed my plans.

The hotel grounds has some great picnic spots so that is as far as I walked today for a brew. Indian Chai with a view of the River.

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Wales Coastal Path – Plas Talgarth

14 November 2021 / Walking / food, hiking food, lightweight backpacking food, lightweight gear, lightweight stove, outdoor gear, Plas Talgarth, River Dovey, Wales, Wales Coast Path, walking

I walked a short distance on the Wales Coastal Path today – just far enough to find somewhere scenic to make lunch.

Lightweight woodcraft lunch — I found a suitable log for lunch

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Chicken walk

5 November 2021 / Walking / first aid, Kirkby Green, lightweight gear, lightweight stove, lightweight walking, Lincolnshire, outdoor gear, Victorinox, Victorinox Camper Knife, walking

Walking today started in Kirkby Green, went out past a chicken farm and then on towards Martin.

I found a great quiet spot for coffee, a Milky Way and a chance to read for a while.

Lightweight bushcraft cooking gear in a Finnish haversack

I made the coffee today using a Taylor Coffee Bag rather than using my homemade coffee filter. The stove I used was my mini bushcraft wood stove with Fire Dragon fuel.

Lightweight walking kit

The gear, including a folding stool, monocular and bush hat,went in my Finnish haversack. Some first aid items, a compass, lighter, coffee, sewing kit, a length of cord, Victorinox field Sharpening stone and duct tape went in a small belt pouch. My Victorinox Camper knife and mini Leatherman went in my pocket.

Today I only needed 500ml of water and a mini Milky Way for a short walk but I could have carried more water, lunch and a waterproof jacket in the haversack.

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22 October 2021 / Walking / Blankney Walks, Branston, Camera 2+, lightweight walking, Lincolnshire, outdoor gear, Photos 2021, rainbow, sunrise, tea, walking

I went out to the Blankney Walks today – but before that, this was the view from the office this morning.

There is a useful picnic table near the car park with good views. I brewed Chai tea, on a solid fuel stove I keep in the car and read a book in the late autumn sun.

I missed the rain whilst I was walking and during the tea break although I could see rain around me – however when I got back to Branston there was rainbow.

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