Up the hill

Where we went, how long it took, and where the mud was.

Maps

October 10, 2026

The paper map was right about the bridge being closed. The phone was not.

Lost the trail

September 15, 2026

The markers stop after the second gate. Following the stream brought us back to the road eventually.

The lake loop

August 25, 2026

Flat, short, and full of families on a Sunday. Better on a weekday morning.

August 4, 2026

The ridge path

Two hours up, one and a half down. The last stretch is loose stones, so good shoes matter more than good legs.

Early start

June 30, 2026

Leaving at six meant the car park was empty and the light was low and gold on the fields.