I live too far from the sea. I yearn for the beach, the salty air, the sound of the waves and the feeling of being by the water. I go when I can but it's not as often as I'd like. Thankfully, though, I'm not all that far from some big expanses of water. In … Continue reading By the water: the River Severn at Sharpness, Gloucestershire
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In the land of the Prince Bishops: the city of Durham, England
The city of Durham is one of my favourite places. The medieval castle and cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site standing high up on a wooded peninsula above a bend in the River Wear, and the steep, winding streets below form an historic centre the equal of anywhere in Europe. Bill Bryson, in his Notes … Continue reading In the land of the Prince Bishops: the city of Durham, England
Walking the Exe Estuary Trail, Devon
The Exe Estuary Trail in Devon follows the banks of the River Exe from the south of Exeter to the sea. I’ve looked out over the estuary from the train on several occasions, the line skirting along its banks, boats on the water, wading birds and fishermen hunting for shellfish, and discovering the trail along … Continue reading Walking the Exe Estuary Trail, Devon
