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Wessex Downs Day Walk
Thursday 15th August 2024
Sue Peachey
On Saturday 10th August a group of 13 people and 2 dogs met at St Mary's Church in Bishops Cannings for the start of a 6 mile walk around the Wessex Downs. We set off towards the canal towpath and on our way passed the biggest number of goats in a field that we had ever seen! The canal was quite busy and the bridge was held closed for us to cross before being opened to allow some barges through. We followed the canal for some time before heading up and across the road, to begin our ascent towards the Wansdyke ridge. On reaching the top we were treated to some wonderful views in all directions. It was rather windy up…
Journeying Holiday to the Isle of Man - July 2024
Saturday 27th July 2024
Phil Craine
Eleven guests joined us for a week's exploration of the Isle of Man in glorious weather which certainly bucked this summer's pattern! We stayed in a retreat house in Peel on the Island's west coast named "Thie Dy Vea." The name means 'House of Life' in Manx Gaelic and it provided us with superb comfort, delicious food and warm hospitality. From here we used our transport passes to journey to near and far corners of the Island, offering walks of around five miles each day. A walk on our first full day, Friday, took us over Peel Hill, along the coast and down a permissive path through Knockaloe where we visited a small Museum, The Knockaloe Centre.…
Journeying along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
Thursday 23rd May 2024
By Gill Page and David Gleed
Birdsong and an array of wildflowers accompanied our journey along part of the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coast Path in the far west of Wales. And when the path dipped to sea-level; a remarkable cave through a tidal island (yes, literally from one side to the other!), a rock among the waves, as big as a Church building, with shape to match (spire, chancel and nave!) and a myriad of other fascinating floral and fauna, and all against a backdrop of some of the most stunning sea views imaginable! A group of freshwater lakes, the Lily Ponds near Bosherston provided a calm, gentle experience as we strolled along. A carpet of lilies covers the man-made ponds with the flowers just beginning to break…
Journeying Day walk in the Yorkshire Dales 13th April
Tuesday 16th April 2024
Sue Degnan
Gill Page and Sue Degnan led a day walk from Kettlewell to Starbotton in the Yorkshire Dales on behalf of Journeying in mid April. We met in Kettlewell (Knapeley in the film Calendar Girls). The walk crossed the river Wharfe and climbed steadily on a rocky path up to a beautiful, typical Dales farmhouse - Moor End Farm, and provided fabulous views along Wharfedale and the meandering course of the river. We descended through coppiced woodland to re-cross the river at a footbridge and lunch in the village of Starbotton, including a drink at the local hostelry. The return path followed the Dales Way through the fields alongside the river. We experienced true April weather with sunshine and showers, but in spite…
THE SKELLIG ISLES
Sunday 7th April 2024
David Gleed
The Skellig Isles lie eight miles off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland. For years, Skellig Michael, the larger of the two adjacent islands, was home to perhaps the most isolated Christian community the world has ever known... Journeying has travelled to Skellig Michael on several occasions. We re-discovered this poem a while ago written following our visit in 2004. SKELLIG MICHAEL Mysterious Skellig, awesome rock, Atlantic force for thy embrace - Today to me your strength unlock To share with saints of old, your face. Great Skellig! O wondrous Skellig, living rock Adorned with flowers of vibrant hue, Where sea birds for their nesting flock And God still speaks - with words anew. Great Skellig! (Jennifer Smith. May 2004) Image: The Skellig Isles with Skellig Michael on the right.
Castle Combe and the Wiltshire Cotswolds Day Walk - Saturday 16th March.
Sunday 24th March 2024
David Heathcote
Our first day walk of the year was in Wiltshire on the edge of the Cotswolds. A lovely sunny start to the day had turned cloudy as ten people and two dogs set off from the village of Yatton Keynell. The chosen route had taken the time of year into account, but as we turned off the road onto the first field path it became clear that prolonged periods of rain had resulted in some muddy ground. Surface conditions improved as we picked up what seemed an ancient trackway following the parish boundary. Our proximity to the Castle Combe Race Circuit was evident as the sounds of nature struggled to make themselves heard over roaring engines. A stretch of road…
Journeying Poetry Competition 2023 Winner Announced
Monday 18th December 2023
The Judges are pleased to announce, Wendy Stickley with her poem, Jill is the winner of Journeying's third annual poetry competition. Jill She hugged trees, did my whacky friend, she talked to bees and flowers ... and trees. She was the first 'friend of the earth' I knew. She grew her veg organically, did nothing much mechanically, but everything with love. Summer evenings she would walk up on the downs, with child and kittens in a pram, six goats, bells tinkling, and a dog following like lambs, through harebells sprinkled at her feet, sweet scent of honeysuckle in the air. Yes, there was love, and love to spare. She had capacity, audacity, to love all things; to rise above sorrows as if on wings. She baked bread without bitterness, used heart not head to listen;…
Advent in the Valley - Tintern Abbey Day Way
Tuesday 5th December 2023
David Gleed
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas... As the season changes from autumn to winter here in the UK, a group of twelve pilgrims walked the Wye Valley on the eve of Advent, beginning and ending at magnificent Tintern Abbey. A frosty day, we made our way across the old Wire bridge and up through woodland to the Devils Pulpit, with views back to the abbey - although by now we were 'in the clouds and the view today was lost in the mist. Along parts of Offa's Dyke and through fields, our journey now took us to the pretty village of Brockweir, with its picturesque, whitewashed Moravian chapel on the banks of the Wye. Seated inside with the…
October 2023 Newsletter
Thursday 19th October 2023
Jane Moffett
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Frome Valley Walk
Saturday 30th September 2023
Sue Peachey
On Saturday 30th September a group of eight people and two dogs met on Frenchay Common in Bristol and enjoyed a leisurely 5 mile walk along the River Frome. Although it was a little muddy underfoot the rain held off and the sun even put in an appearance now and again! It was interesting to walk through what had once been quiet, rural areas, but which were now dominated by the roar of traffic from a ring road and motorway above our heads. Much of the walk was, however, peaceful, with the sounds of the river accompanying us along the Way. We stopped for lunch near a local football pitch and a couple of our number had the chance of…