Tag Archives: Winter

Mabie Forest (traditional)

March 13, 2010

7.25 miles for the intrepid three, 6.9 miles for me since I took a short cut to rendezvous with the elusive plumber. But Hey! the McMs are now shower enabled again, if also missing some ceiling. A classic walk in … Continue reading →

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East Lodge to New Abbey

March 7, 2010

Margaret sits on the log bench she had, minutes before, destroyed. Luckily no one was physically injured, though Mike was forced to move more quickly than he is usually does. A good walk. It was on good forest paths and … Continue reading →

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Screel

February 28, 2010

4.79 miles,  2hr 8min,      326m Nice weather (no rain), but a little wet underfoot….but this is D&G. We set off with the aim following the forest track up and coming back through the “enchanted forest” section. I would normally have … Continue reading →

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New abbey to mabie forest

February 21, 2010

12.4 miles     Total Ascent 388m     Time 3:32:18 walking, 20 mins resting. Sun, snow, blue then grey foreboding skies, but no rain. Another interesting walk. It was nice to expand beyond Mabie. I have no idea why I got … Continue reading →

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Glenmidge

February 14, 2010

7.74 miles, 315m ascent,      2h 18m. I thought the pace was just too fast for comfort, but Elaine informed me it couldn’t have been too fast.. because I could still talk. Good walking weather, but too misty for proper photos. … Continue reading →

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Mabie Forest (Dreaded Brown Walk)

February 7, 2010

6.67 miles     total ascent 290m             2 hours The dreaded brown walk, not particularly long but enough to work up a thirst. Despite being a bit steep in one part, the brown walk has always … Continue reading →

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