Guynard Pines, IOW
Great family holidays at Guynard Pines on the Isle of Wight.
Check out those sun tans ;o)


1991 Interailing


Jan 2000, Meribel (Les Trois Valleys) - France
First ever skiing holiday!
Went with Julian and Joanne from work. Stayed in a swanky hotel which seemed to be entirely staffed by trainee waiters.
Runs were icy, only ventured out on the greens and a couple of blues.
Scariest moment must have been the fondue evening in the attic of an all wood chalet.



Sep 2000, Canada
Yes we really did go camping on our honeymoon!
Travelled from Calgary to Seattle via Banff and Lake Louise in a minibus tour organised by Trek America.
Some classic moments such as discovering bear tracks whilst mountain biking in the woods, Alan's stodgy spaghetti, and dining in the Calgary tower in cycling kit.



Dec 2000, Courchevel (Les Trois Valleys) - France
Just the two of us. Travelled down on the train, definitely the best way to travel.
Snow conditions were excellent. Lots of snow and soft powder. All time favourite resort.
Skied over to Meribel to check out the new Altiport 8 man chair which interestingly only serves a nursery run.
Watching planes take off at Courchevel Altiport was fun.



Feb 2001, Val d'Isere (Espace Killy) - France
Ski holiday organised by Eve and Norman, conveniently travelling down by train again.
First outing for snow blades and new boots bought whilst at the resort.
Great weather, great company, shame about the resort! Not steep enough for me... too much schussing (or walking in my case).
The funiculars proved very effective people shifters. Nice views and runs off of La Grande Motte 3656m and super wide Face black run back to the chalet.



Sep 2001, Llangollen Canal - Wales
One amazing canal system!
Highlight of the trip being the 1000 feet long 126 feet high cast-iron Pontcysyllte aqueduct which is just like one big long scary log flume.
This photo shows the canal on the lower level and the railway on the higher level at Chirk.



Dec 2001, Glencoe - Scotland
Walking holiday in Scotland with HF Holidays.
Christmas Day out on the mountains, you can't beat that!
Interesting slide show from mountain rescue, and only three people fainted!
Driving home in the snow without chains, scary stuff.



Feb 2002, Alpe d'Huez - France
Skiing holiday with Cathy and Roland.
Drove down. Started on the back roads, but following a few laps of Reims and classic navigation advice from Roland to head for Luxemburg, took to the Toll roads.
Tried parascending, it's great, and not as scary as the Leissieres Express chair which goes up to the top of the ridge then straight down the other side.
Snowboarded the last day, managed the nursery slope three times and gained stacks of bruises.



Mar 2002, Bourton on the Water - Cotswolds
Another week away with HF Holidays, this time walking in the low lands.
Stayed in historic Harrington House, a little tricky to find as all the brochure pictures show the back of the building!
Great food and company, slow and flat walks compared to Scotland.



May 2002, Norfolk Broads
Imagine this view day after day ... that's the broads!
Did several jigsaws and had lots of cooked breakfasts, yum ;o)



July 2002, Nice - France
Cycle camping in the South of France.
Bargain £19.50 flight from Easy Jet including bike.
Warning... if the campsite is called scenic, it's going to be at the top of a hill!
Ate lots of mussels and cycled to the top of the Gorges du Verdon on the hottest day ever, the next shady spot's mine!



Aug 2002, Keswick - Lake District
Family holiday to the Lake District.
Started off with Alan doing an awesome bit of road rage parking in the overcrowded supermarket.
Highlight was walking Striding Edge, one false move and you fall to oblivion!



Jan 2003, Flaine (Le Grand Massif) - France
Easy drive, lots of snow, no queues, good self catering and great company.
Amazing views of the neighbouring mountains down in clouds.
Jacqueline managed a red on her first week, woohoo!
Roland cracked his goggles and split his lip on the slalom, then carried on to ski blacks for the rest of the afternoon, way to go!
Snowboarding lesson on the last day.



Jul 2003, John O Groats - Lands End
We didn't take any shortcuts, total distance was over 1000 miles.
Plan was to fly to Inverness, cycle up to John O Groats then do the ride. Didn't quite go to plan as plane was diverted to Edinburgh due to low cloud.

Route Summary
A9/ A99 west coast from Inverness to Helmsdale, Wick, John O Groats
A836 north coast to Thurso, Bettyhill, Tongue
A836/ B9176 to Lairg, Alness, Inverness
B862 alongside Loch Ness to Fort Augustus
A82 to Fort William, through Glen Coe to Glasgow taking in part of the Great Glen Trail
B7078/ B7076 to Douglas, Carlisle
A6 to Penrith, Kirkby Lonsdale
Lancashire Cycleway 90 to Slaidburn, Clitheroe
Leeds & Liverpool Canal to Wigan
A49 to Acton Bridge, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford
A466 to Monmouth, Chepstow
Across Severn Bridge to Bristol cycle network
A38 to Taunton
A38/ A368/ A3072 Tiverton, Crediton, Okehampton
A30 to Lands End



Dec 2003, Taba Heights - Sinai Peninsula Egypt
Stayed at the Marriott, one of three hotels at the resort at the time.
Spent most of the time snorkelling from the hotel. Saw parrotfish, clownfish, lionfish and a rock fish amongst others.
Had a go diving at the nearby Scuba centre and took a boat trip where we were joined by a couple local dolphins.
Eventually discovered all the fish in the restaurant aquariums, those sea horses are hard to spot!
Loved the New Years Eve additional tax on alcohol.
Went on a jeep adventure to the coloured canyons and back via the drivers brothers cousins restaurant.



Jan 2004, Les Arcs (Paradiski) - France
A whole week snowboarding ...
Over half the class dropped out due to injuries. Still not sure if I'm goofy or normal!
Didn't get to see much of the resort, although did do a few laps of the night run on the blades.
Awesome sculptures in the ice cave.



Jul 2004, Belfast - Ireland
A long weekend in Belfast to visit an ex work colleague.
Had great fun trying on hats in the tourist office and rolling down a hill.
Also did a bit of exploring and looked round the botanic gardens.



Oct 2004, Newcastle - Tyne & Wear
Week in Newcastle with Bob exploring the ruins of Hadrians Wall whilst Alan worked in the Northumberland Finefoods biscuit factory.
Stopped off at the worlds slowest cafe on the way home.



Dec 2004, Conwy - Wales
Yet another HF Holidays walking holiday!
Great food, company and entertainment as expected.
Fantastic moonscape scenery.
Embarrassing giggles during the classical music recital, is bottomosfy really a composer?
Checked out the shops in Betws-y-Coed. Travelled home via Portmeirion, strange place!



Jun 2005, Fetiye - Turkey
Four star fully inclusive luxury at the Letoonia Club Hotel.
Much preferred the children's fruit cocktail to the adult one, loved the restaurant on the beech, disliked the hotel photographer.
Visited Kayakoy, the village abandoned by the Greeks, and the Blue Lagoon. Saw a real tortoise crossing the road!
Took our PADI open water diver with the Mermaid Diving School, best moment sitting on the bottom waiting for the controlled ascent.
Not really that many fish to see compared to Egypt but did see quite a few octopi round the hotel peninsula and a turtle in Fetiye harbour.



Jun 2005, Pengenffordd - Wales
Weekend away with Mike and the High Wycombe Hash. Some nice walks, good company and food, and came back with a dog!



Dec 2005, Mayrhofen - Austria
Thought Austria might be nice for a change, unfortunately so did all the Russians, mega queues everywhere!
New Years Eve meal was a new experience ... we got everything on the menu!
Skied Austria's steepest ski run, steep but incredibly short.
Joined up with the green rocket for some speed blading.



Feb 2006, Eype - Dorset
Family and dog holiday.
Stayed at Golden Acre Holiday Bungalows within walking distance of the beech..
Looked for fossils at Lyme Regis, walked along Chesil Beach (very hard going) visited Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens.
Managed to avoid Deefa jumping over the cliff edge after a stick.


Aug 2006, Ludlow, Shropshire

Shortbreak walking in Shropshire.
Embarassing moment when D4 ran across the bed whilst the owner was showing us round, whoops!



Sep 2006, Lisbon - Portugal
A weekend away with my best friends to the relaxed city of Lisbon.
Lots of site seeing but also time for chilling out.
Stayed at the campsite and used the bus, tram and metro systems to get about, plus a fair bit of walking.
Visited the Oceanarium, the Torre de Belém, St George's Castle and the Parque dans Nações where we saw a great firework display.



Feb 2007, Megeve - France
Atkins Ski Trip.
Great lessons from Simon Butler.
Not the best skiing conditions, very slushy at the bottom, and had to queue for the gondola each morning.
Slalom race was fun. The Olympic run to get to it was also fun!



Mar 2007, Harleston - Suffolk
A week in Suffolk visiting Sheila and Oscar.
Lots of walking plus visits to Bressingham Gardens, Southwold Pier and Norwich Castle.


Jun 2007, Kingstone - Herefordshire
One week essential training residential holiday with Philippa & Dawn at Dogs for Life.
Excellent course which completely changed our understanding of dogs and dog training.
Nice food and accomodation at Webton Court Farmhouse.
Severe flooding on the drive home.



Jul 2007, Darwin Forest - Derbyshire
Rain, rain and more rain, this holiday was a bit of a wash out.
Did manage to do some walks, visit the Crich Tramway Village (dog friendly) and buy a new car!



Jul 2008, Madeira - Portugal
An action packed long weekend walking along the levadas, with our personal taxi guide making sure we didn't waste a minute.
Particular favourites were the botanical gardens, the view from Curral das Freiras and the Santa Maria Pirate Ship.
Still had wet hair when the plane took off!



Jul 2008, Port Mulgrave - Yorkshire
Walking holiday with Sheila and Oscar.
Took the dogs on a boat trip round Whitby and a train ride on the North Yorkshire Railway.
Impressed with the circular vegetable plots at Scampston Walled Garden.
Loved the ethos of Helmsley Walled Garden.
Enjoyed the audio guide at Whitby Abbey, rushed round Castle Howard in the rain and took a long walk to Staithes.



Aug 2008, Hughada & Cairo - Egypt
The worst holiday ever, we combined sun burn with gut rot, and spent most of our time ill in bed.
On the plus we did get to see the Olympics on TV and do loads of Sudokos!
Nice reef just in front of the hotel complex where we saw parrotfish, butterflyfish, bluespotted stingray and moray eels.
Visited the pyramids (NO we don't want a camel ride), and the Cairo museum (great air-conditioning).
Had an adventure getting to the airport as the first taxi didn't turn up and the second taxi broke down.



Oct 2008, Symonds Yat - Herefordshire
Walking holiday with Deefa.
Lots of great walks, plus exploring Goodrich Castle and Witley Court Gardens, both of which are dog friendly.



Jan 2009, Flaine (Le Grand Massif) - France
Another great week skiing in Flaine.
Stayed in the Montsoleil apartments complete with swimming pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, gym, underground car park and locker room direct onto slopes.
Evening snow shoeing expedition to the top of the mountain where we drank wine, ate cooked meats, cheese and bread.
Enjoyed the 14km les cascades down to Salvagny.



Apr 2009, Noorwijkerhout - Holland
Family holiday to see the Bollenstreek Flower Parade and Keukenhof gardens.
Luxurious journey over with Stena Line on the Britannica, sleeping in Captain Class and Captain Suite Cabins.
Watched the illuminated parade in Noordwiijk, and again in the morning by the hotel, and yet again by the Keukenhof gardens in the afternoon.
Gardens were pretty, although overcrowded to start with. Floats were spectacular, amazing what one can do with hyacinth heads.
Inspected them at close range in Haarlem before our journey home.



Jan 2010, Flaine (Le Grande Massif) - France
Flaine again!
Arrived amidst a heavy snow fall but managed to make it up the mountain OK.
Slug injured her legs and I cracked a tooth.
Synchronised iTunes ski playlists, Up and Down by the Vengaboys was the best..
Best runs:- the Marvel with animal information, the Combe de Veret off the Tourmaline, and the Corbalanche bowl.
The 1st Black Saturday, 8 blacks in 1 day and you're driving because I'm knackered!



Mar 2010, Val Cenis - France
Standard Thomson package holiday, with first ever decent rep in the resort.
Met up with Nicole and the Bretagne ski group.
Easy skiing, although very windy in the valley of Lac du Mont Cenis. Great walks along the bottom of the ski runs and lots of cross country skiing.
Excellent mountain bike demo in the evening, although the music was a bit odd.



Jun 2010, Clacton on Sea - Essex
House sitting for my parents.
Trips out to Colchester Zoo, the Great British Circus, the Tendering Show, Felixstowe Museum, the Languard Fort, Harwich powerboat festival and Flixton Aviation Museum.
Highlight of the holiday was definitely swimming in the sea with Deefa.
Also managed to fit in several visits to the Harwich Burger van and Puffys Fish and Chip Shop.



Aug 2010, Dover & Calais
Daily Mail £1 trip to Calais with P&O Ferries.
Stayed at the nearby campsite, ended up sleeping in the boot of the car as it rained so much, was actually very comfortable.
Made full use of our English Heritage membership by visiting Dover, Deal and Walmer castles.
Walmer by far the most interesting with the Wellington museum and pretty garden.



Mar 2011, Les Arcs (Paradiski) - France
20 hour coach journey to meet up with Nicole and the Bretagne ski group.
Compact yet practical apartment in Arcs 1800, just don't stretch your arms out in bed as you'll hit the ceiling!
Glorious sunshine plus two days of snow. Several runs closed due to lack of snow and lower runs slushy in the afternoon.
Favourite runs were the foret which wiggled through the trees, the hari-kari in the middle of nowhere, and the mercedes u shaped bowl in La Plagne.



May 2011, Middlemarsh - Dorset
Week visiting Dorset gardens with Sheila and Oscar.
Stayed at White Horse Farm, the best ever dog friendly accommodation.
Gardens visited were Compton Acres, Mapperton, Minterne, Kingston Maurward, Sherborne Castle, Chiffchaffs and Corsham Park.
Archaeological features included Cerne Abbas, Eggardon Hill Fort, Lulworth Cove and Cadbury Castle.
Also had time for Wimborne Market, Swanage Railway, Corfe Model Village, Wareham Forest, Moores Craft Bakery Shop and Perrys Farmhouse Cider Museum.



May 2011, Paris - France
Une semaine à Paris pour pratiquer le français avec mon bon ami David.
Le Regent séjourné dans l'auberge. Ont visité le Musée d'Orsay, le Louvre, la Cathédrale Notre Dame et les Catacombes.
Picniced dans le parc de la Tour Eiffel. Avait une excellente journée à Versailles avec David et son frère Jean-François, et mangé beaucoup de nourriture française belle.



Sep 2011, Cleder - France
First trip abroad with Deefa and his doggy passport.
Stayed in the Roguennic Campsite right on the sea front much to Deefas delight. Had some good walks with Nicole and Polut and fitted in a visit to the trembling rock at Heulgoat.
Enjoyed the metiers bargain three course set lunches in Cleder and Kerfissien, unlike the French we had orange juice not wine with ours!
Stopped off en-route at the very posh and dog friendly Lavender House Hotel, Okehampton.



Mar 2012, Serre Chevalier (Grande Galaxie) - France
Drove down via Paris where we ate way too much Raclette with David. Then spent most of the week trying to recover from colds.
Favourite runs were the 3 Croix which had crocuses flowering on the side of it and the Le Chemin down to Briancon. The Luc Alpand back to Chantemerle varied daily.
Absolutely awesome firework display after the torch lit descent, which echoed round the mountains thunderously.
Great little apartment not far from the slopes, next to one of the two churches, which strangely chimed two minutes apart.



Mar 2012, Les Deux Alpes (Grande Galaxie) - France
A short drive up the road to meet up with the Association Loisirs-Montagne at the Hotel Grizzly.
Rather boring resort which due to the high altitude lacks scenic tree lined runs. Signage very poor and pistes marked as open were often closed.
On the plus, gorgeous sunny weather and fun to be skiing with our new French friends. Enjoyed the outdoor swimming pool in the town and the Jacuzzi and Sauna in the hotel.
Managed to show a bit of restraint on the help yourself breakfast, lunch and dinner.



Jul 2012, Cleder - France
Three weeks dog sitting Poulot and Bambo in Brittany whilst Nicole went on a Bretagne course.
Took the Eurotunnel, by far the easiest option when travelling with a dog.
Enjoyed watching Bradley win the Tour de France on the British TV.
Travelled back without Alan whilst he started out on his Brest to Brest challenge.



Aug 2012, Yarcombe - Devon
Week away to celebrate Janes 50th Birthday.
Stayed at Sheafhayne Manor an Elizabethan manor house linked to Sir Francis Drake.
Visited Wardour Castle (English Heritage), Burrow Farm Gardens, Rosemoor (RHS), Marwood Hill Gardens, Castle Hill Gardens and Heale Gardens which has a lovely cafe.
Went to the Honiton Agricultural Show, which was by far the muddiest show ever!



Sep 2012, Much Wenlock - Shropshire
Weekend away with the High Wycombe Hash.
Came third with teammate Matt in the Hash Treasure Hunt. Didn't do quite so well in the evenings silly games.
Lovely scenic Sunday Hash with awesome views over the surrounding countryside. Nice quiches from the butchers shop.



Dec 2012, Streatley - Berkshire
Overnight trip to Streatley Youth Hostel with the Uxbridge Loiterers taking advantage of the Winter Warmer (accommodation & evening meal) offer.
Absolutely chucking it down with rain when we left home so was totally amazed that everyone was waiting in Uxbridge.
Headed off into the head wind, stopping along the way to admire Hambledon Weir and the Maharajahs Well.
Lots of good conversations in the evening, and a nice flat route home via Windsor. Total distance 95 miles.



Jan 2013, Lee Valley - Hertfordshire
Overnight trip to Lee Valley Youth Hostel route checking with the Uxbridge Loiterers.
TC and Lawrie led us out on the Grand Union canal and Lee navigation.
Jim Swan led us back cross country via refreshment stops at Hertford and Hatfield. Total distance 95 miles.



Feb 2013, Milton Keynes - Buckinghamshire
Overnight trip to Milton Keynes Youth Hostel with the Uxbridge Loiterers (route out, route back).
The hostel dinner was a bit lacking, fortunately we had an excellent cheese tasting competition organised by Donna to fill us up, and a magician for entertainment.
Don't think anyone slept well, every room had a snorer it seemed, although everyone denied being a snorer!
Stan & Donna smooth talked The Boot at Soulbury to open early for us, the homemade fruitcake and coffee & walnut cakes went down well.



Mar 2013, Alpe d'Huez - France
Drove down to meet up with the Association Loisirs-Montagne at the Résidence Les Bergers.
Lots of snow whilst we were there, enjoyed playing about on Pugsley, great on the piste, rubbish in the soft stuff.
Great fun blading with Nicole & Isobel, had an excellent skiing lesson with Eric, pretty murials in the church, adored the sled dogs although they did smell a bit.



Apr 2013, Noordwijkerhout - Holland
Hectic trip over to see the Bollenstreek Flower Parade and Keukenhof gardens.
Superb sofa seat on the Calais ferry over, horrendous traffic jam on the way home. Camped at Le Parage, sunny but bitterly cold.
Watched the Friday evening and Saturday processions, cycled along the coast to Zandvoort on Sunday.



Jun 2013, Northampton - Northamptonshire
Cycled up to Northampton with Dave, John and Paul to meet up with the Loiterers on their summer holiday.
Plush accommodation in the Holiday Inn, including bike parking in the room!
Nice cycle out to Castle Ashby Gardens.



Jul 2013, Caterham - Surrey
Weekend away to Caterham with the Rough Stuff Fellowship.
Camped at Alderstead Heath Caravan Club Site, not so great, up a big hill and lots of traffic noise.
Lovey rough stuff ride on Sunday round Godstone and Bletchingley.



Aug 2013, Ridgeway - Oxfordshire
Weekend away to The Ridgeway Hostel with the Rough Stuff Fellowship.
Cycled from Hungerford to the Hostel on Saturday and along the Ridgeway to The Plough Inn, Eastbury and back on Sunday.
Power cut at the hostel made getting out of the shower challenging, fortunately had just washed all the suds off!



Sep 2013, Much Wenlock - Shropshire
High Wycombe Hash return to Much Wenlock.
Forgot the sleeping bags, fortunately found a new pair in the Happy Staffie charity shop on the way to the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway.
Superb hashopoly with Gerry. Struggled on the mountain bike ride on the Trek. Evil downhill false trail on the Hash, thanks Gerry!
Visited Ludlow Castle on the way home.



Sep 2013, Streatley - Berkshire
Overnight trip to Streatley Youth Hostel with the Ealing Friday Riders.
Good evening meal in The Bull pub, and lovely apples from next doors garden!



Nov 2013, Tanners Hatch - Surrey
Overnight trip to Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel with Lilo, Jim & Paul from the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Nice route out through Windsor Great Park and Wentworth, but a lot more mud than I was expecting!
Paul cooked chilli con carne and Lilo supplied a very yummy nut cake.



Dec 2013, Streatley - Berkshire
Shortbreak to Streatley Youth Hostel with John & Paul from the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Scenic but hilly route out via Cookham Dean, Marlow, Hambleden Weir, Henley, Stoke Row and Ipsden.
Circular ride to Wantage which headed straight up the very steep Streatley Hill.
Back via Henley where a band were playing, Knowl HIll and Bray.
Paul had one and John had three punctures!



Jan 2014, Holmbury - Surrey
Overnight trip to Holmbury Youth Hostel with John, Paul & Lilo from the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Lots of flooding round Datchet and Windsor. Nice murals in the hostel. Enjoyable tea stop at Fairoaks Airport on way back. Total distance 87 miles.



Feb 2014, Lee Valley - Hertfordshire
Overnight trip to Lee Valley Youth Hostel with John & Paul from the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Heavy rain followed by brilliant sunshine. Cycled though some deep floods and roads closed due to flooding.
Paul got 4 punctures in a row so arrived in the dark. Total distance 97 miles.



Mar 2014, Montgenevre (Milky Way) - France
Perfect snow conditions. Quiet resort with mainly chair lifts great for blades.
Met up with David in Paris on the drive down and introduced him to haggis and swede.
Favourite restaurant was La Coche. Most memorable run was 47 which meandered away from anywhere then abandoned you on a road!
Nice quiet apartment a little walk away from the pistes.



Mar 2014, Montier les Bains (Grande Galaxie) - France
A short drive down the road to join up with the Association Loisirs-Montagne.
Pretty village resort. Not the best skiing as very warm, slushy conditions. Visited the outdoor natural spa twice with the walkers.
Unfortunately had to catch a bus each morning to the ski lifts and there was a long soggy schuss back to the bus stop at the end of the day.
One white out day. Nice penthouse room.



May 2014, Bamford - Derbyshire
Mountain Biking weekend away with the High Wycombe Hash.
Walked up to Mamtor with Sarah on Saturday and cycled round Ladybower reservoir in the rain on Sunday.



Jun 2014, Ridgeway - Oxfordshire
Weekend away to the The Ridgeway Hostel with the Rough Stuff Fellowship.
Circular ride from Chieveley with Jim, Pat & Paul on Saturday, managing to fit all four bikes and people in the car.
Out from the hostel to The George & Dragon, Upton for Sunday lunch, and back via the Ridgeway.



Jun 2014, Cambridge - Cambridgeshire
Cycle trip to Cambridge to meet up with the Loiterers on their summer holiday.
Out via Gorhambury and Wimpole Hall (bottled out of the Harcamlow Way as too muddy).
Back via The March Hare Tea Room, Buntingford and The Alban Way.
Nice ride round Cambridge on Friday led by TC. Stayed at the Holiday Inn, enjoyed the pool and parking the bikes in the room.



Jul 2014, Cleder - France
Two weeks dog sitting Poulot and Bambo whilst Nicole went on her Bretagne course.
Visited Oceanopolis in Brest, the Jardin Exotique de Roscof and the Ile de Batz.
Employed tactical tipping in the restaurant opposite and had our pick of the menu.
Burnt of the calories jogging and walking the dogs along the coast and round the local lakes.
Enjoyed the Muscadet crab dinner.



Jul 2014, Velodyssey - France
Bayonne to Ploermel up the Atlantic Coast following the Velodyssey and Nantes-Brest canal.
Total distance 527 miles.




Sep 2014, Ledbury - Hertfordshire
Weekend away with the High Wycombe Hash.
Great fun canoeing down the River Wye at Symonds Yat.
Hashopoly followed by a pleasant walk with Sarah, Sarah, Poppy & D4 along the Worcestershire Way.
Amusing bird of prey display at the very dog friendly Eastnor Castle.



Oct 2014, Tide 2 Tide - Carmarthenshire
Overnight trip to Pembrey Country Park to watch the Tide 2 Tide bike event.
Superb dog friendly accommodation at Brynawel Farm courtesy of forgetting the sleeping bags yet again.



Nov 2014, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Overnight trip to Oxford Youth Hostel.
Very soggy ride there. Nice ride back via Didcot Power Station and double tea and cake in The Plough, Sutton Courtenay.


Nov 2014, Milton Keynes - Buckinghamshire
Overnight trip to Milton Keynes Youth Hostel with the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Tony Hopkins leads, Margaret joins us for the ride up through Little Chalfont, Berkhamsted, Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard and Stoke Hammond.
No food available near the hostel so we walk to a nearby Tesco Express for ready meals.
Foggy start on the way home has Tony Hopkins detouring to the train station. No sooner has he left than the sun comes out!
Back via Stoke Hammond, Soul Bury, Wing, Cheddington, Wendover Market where we pause for sausage rolls and Great Missenden.


Dec 2014, Streatley - Berkshire
Overnight trip to Streatley Youth Hostel with the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Standard route out via Cookham Dean, Marlow, Hambleden Weir, Henley, Stoke Row, Ipsden.
Great off-road track back following the Thames through Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading and Sonning.



Dec 2014, Holmbury - Surrey
Weekend away to Holmbury Youth Hostel with the Rough Stuff Fellowship.
Out via Windsor Great Park, Cowarth Park, Chobham Common and the North Downs.
Good turnout for the Christmas Lunch in Wonersh, unfortunately lost Pat due to navigational confusion.
Back via the River Way Navigation, Thames path, King George VI Reservoir footpath and Wraysbury River.



Apr 2015, Leiden - Holland
Action packed cycling holiday in Holland with the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Left the cars at Clacton-on-Sea, cycled to Harwich and took the overnight ferry to the Hook of Holland.
Cycled to Leiden via Delft where we had a very informative tour of the last remaining Delft Pottery.
Caught the train to Harleem and cycled to Zannse Schans where we enjoyed the clog making and log cutting demonstrations, but most of all trying all the cheese samples!
An early start for a longer ride to Gouda Cheese Market. No samples unfortunately, but we did try the Kibbeling (deep fried battered fish pieces) from the market stalls.
A pleasant afternoon wandering round the Keukenhof Gardens, then a good look round the flower parade floats parked up in Noorwijkerhout.
Watched the Bollenstreek Flower Parade, then headed back to the Hook of Holland for our overnight ferry via the Escher Museum and Madurodam Miniature Park.
A little over 240 miles in 5 days (route).
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May 2015, Pengenffordd - Wales
D4 returns to his origins on the High Wycombe Hash, Brecon Bike Bash.
Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the bunkhouse of The Dragons Back pub.
Lovely 15 mile walk to Waun Fach via Grwyne Fawr Resevoir with Sarah on Saturday.
Shorter walk to Llangors on Sunday to meet the mountain bikers for a pudding/ liquid lunch.



Jul 2015, Alkmaar - Holland
D4 ventures abroad with his trailer, running about 10 miles a day and sitting out the rest on top of the camping kit.
Took the overnight crossing from Harwich to the Hook of Holland, then cycled up to Alkmaar for the Cheese Market.
East to Edam and it's museum and a short boat trip across the markermeer to Marken with it's interesting houses.
Back to the mainland and a couple of nights at Zaandam to see Zaanse Schans windmill and clog museum and Amsterdam Flower Market.
Home again via Haarlem, Leimuiden and Rotterdam. Total distance 302 miles.
Lots of "Where's D4?" opportunities.




Aug 2015, Ridgeway - Oxfordshire
Weekend away to The Ridgeway Hostel with the Rough Stuff Fellowship.
Some enjoyable cycling along the Ridgeway and round Didcot Power Station, some not so enjoyable cycling across grass fields and chewed up bridleways.


Aug 2015, Streatley - Berkshire
Overnight trip to Streatley Youth Hostel with Tony Hopkins. A bargain at just £10 for the night.
Out via Stockenchurch, the Maharajah's Well at Stoke Row and Nettlebed Brick Kiln.
Back via Mapledurham Watermill, Reading and National Cycle Network 4.



Sep 2015, Ledbury - Hertfordshire
High Wycombe Hash return to Ledbury.
Worked out how to walk to town, easy, straight through a field of curious cows!
Great accommodation at Woodside Bunkhouse, enjoyable walk round Hereford with Sarah and where's D4.
Lovely muddy hash on Sunday followed by a scenic canoe along the River Wye.



Jan 2016, Tignes (Espace Killy) - France
Not much skiing on the High Wycombe Hash ski trip!
Crazy early flights and long transfers. Lots of the resort closed and late opening of lifts due to too much snow.
Great ski lessons from François Gauché. Fantastic evening meals in the Chalet. Enjoyed skiing with Hawk Eye, Spy, Yob, Happy Feet & Door Matt.



Mar 2016, La Plagne (Paradiski) - France
Leisurely drive down to the Alps to meet up with the Association Loisirs-Montagne overnighting at Reims, Dijon and Chambery.
Much impressed by Reims Cathedral and Dijon Owl's Trail.
Lovely sunny ski days with a fine dusting of powder mid week. Lots of easy swooping runs and great natural bowls to play in.
Made good use of the Jacuzzi, Steam Room & Sauna in the hotel. Visited the Ice Grotto.
Very fortunate to see some Chamois from the Montalbert Gondola and loved the wood carvings on the Pralioud blue run.


May 2016, Oxford - Oxfordshire
Overnight trip to Oxford Youth Hostel with the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Fractured the flange on my hub necessitating the removal of two spokes.
Burnt the top of my mouth on very hot Fish & Chips on the way home ;(
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Jun 2016, Ipswich - Suffolk
Dropped off at Epping, four of us cycled up to Ipswich to meet up with the Uxbridge Loiterers on their summer holiday.
Stayed in a lovely cottage with two very friendly Collies.



Aug 2016, Brittany - France
Car assisted circular trip round Brittany to see Le Son et Lumière at Bon Repos Abbey and Les Festival des Fillets Bleus at Concarneau.
Jean broke her rear derailer arm over the Bank Holiday and became a very good driver/ bag carrier.
Shared the leading better this trip, and took some rather unconventional routes.
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Oct 2016, Thaxted - Essex
Last trip away before the clocks change.
John MacMillan lead out and Jim Swan lead back in.
Beautiful scenery and some lovely off-road tracks.



Mar 2017, Flaine (Le Grand Massif) - France
Easy drive to meet up with the Association Loisirs-Montagne via the Channel Tunnel.
Graham & Krystyna join us and are a great hit. Graham tells some jokes, one in French!
Bit of a trek from the hotel to the piste. Fresh snow in the week, but higher runs closed due to wind.
Hotel lose baggage room key when we are about to leave!



Apr 2017, Llandrindod Wells - Wales
Rough Stuff Fellowship Easter Meet and AGM.
Visited Westonbury Mill Water Gardens and Hergest Croft Gardens on drive down.
Saturday Jim Swan lead to the Triangle Inn, Rhayader where we waited 2 hours for lunch.
Sunday Steve Griffith lead us to Shaky Bridge, the Thomas Shop/Cafe/Museum, Pennybont and the Red Lion, Llanfihangel.
Some awesome off-road tracks, sunshine and showers, impressed with my new rainlegs.



May 2017, Stevenage - Hertfordshire
Overnight trip to the Premier Inn Stevenage with the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Very scenic route by Margaret, with lots of bluebells and lovely views over Dunstable Downs.



Jun 2017, Patshull Park - Wolverhampton
Short Break to meet up with the Uxbridge Loiterers on their summer holiday.
Hotel brilliant, routes there and back a bit trafficy.



Jul 2017, Versaille - France
Cycle trip up the Avenue Verte to Versaille with the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Lovely cycling along quiet lanes and tracks.
Highlights included a guided tour round Versaille, Monets garden in Giverny and the Joan of Arc Musuem in Rouen.
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Aug 2017, France
Back to France with D4.
Long drive to Rochefort where we enjoyed the market, Musée des Commerces d'autrefois and the Conservatoire du Begonia.
Moved on to Nantes via Lac Yon. Loved riding Le Grand Éléphant at the Machines de l'île and the Jardin des Plantes.
Wandered round Rennes and the Parc du Thabor which was absolutely stunning, then caught up with Nicole, Jaques, Pouloud and Bamboo on their new boat.
Liked Dinard Market and loved Cap Fréhel, the heather was absolutely stunning, a real highlight.
Not so keen on La Vallée des Saints, Carnoët. Huelgoat was nice although a little crowded as it was a Bank Holiday.
Unfortunately D4 not so well, but Clinique Vétérinaire Anima, Dinan was very impressive.
Liked the Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne. Finished our holiday with Dieppe market.



Aug 2017, Krakow - Poland
Cycling trip to Poland with JAWS (Farnham Common Joggers and Wheelers).
Lovely off-road cycling although a bit unlucky with the weather. Visited Krakow, Zakopane, Niedzica, Piwniczna Zdrój and Czchów.
Enjoyed the Wieliczka Salt Mine & Jagiellonian University Botanical Gardens not so keen on the Schindler Factory & Borscht.
Bumped into Jim Swan from the Loiterers!
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Sep 2017, Farnborough - Hampshire
Overnight trip to the Premier Inn Farnborough with the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Alan cycled up to meet Jean & I on the return trip, which we did via Swinley Forest.



Oct 2017, Jaipur - India
Fortnight in Jaipur with Jean staying in Khatu Haveli / The Real Marigold Hotel.



Mar 2018, Les Arcs (Paradiski) - France
Un autre voyage de ski avec l'Association Loisirs-Montagne et notre troisième visite aux Arcs
Arrangements de voyage compliqués, entravés par la neige en Angleterre au départ.
Voyage là par avion 14 heures (déjeuner manqué !!), retour en bus 25 heures ;(
Conditions de neige parfaites. Toujours aimer la piste forest qui zig zags à travers les arbres.
Nous avons adoré le boardercross, le bol à côté et la luge qui était superbe.



Sep 2018, Cirencester - Gloucestershire
First weekend away with the High Wycombe Hash without D4.
Stayed in The Fleece in the centre of town. Helped Alan check out the cycle route and Cerney House Gardens.
Ran the parkrun with Maggie on Saturday morning, then helped Elayne adjudicate the Hashopoly.
Enjoyed Yob & Matts Hash on Sunday which took in lots of rabbit sculptures and a reenactment at Cirencester Amphitheatre.



Oct-2018 Rouen - France
Semi Intensive French course at French in Normandy, Rouen.
Took the overnight Newhaven to Dieppe ferry arriving at 4 o'clock in the morning and cycled the 40 miles to Rouen.
Slight crisis when my battery bag broke but fortunately the baker in Malaunay was able to fix it.
Stayed with Antoine & Laurence Sanson in their appartment close to the city centre.
Lessons in the morning covered jokes & French humour followed by site seeing in the afternoon to Monument Joan D'Arc, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Le Gros-Horloge, & Musee des Beaux-Arts.
Took the train back so would be in Dieppe with time to visit the market and Chateau-Musée de Deippe.



Apr 2019, Leiden - Holland
Back to Holland to see the Bollenstreek Parade with Alec & Sally from the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Left the car in Clacton-on-Sea and took the overnight ferry to Hook of Holland.
Arrived at the Euro Tower, Rotterdam at the same time as 2 coaches so gave that a swerve, did visit the Cube Houses designed by Piet Blom which were interesting but not very practical.
Issues with the trains saw us visiting Zaanse Schans on Friday then stopping off at Noordwijkerhout to see the floats parked up and the night procession.
Saw the procession again on Saturday in Voorhout then did a short cycle to the coast where we stuffed our faces whilst watching the hailstones outside.
Came home via Hortus Botanicus, Leiden, a tour of the Old Observatory, the De Burcht monument and the Molen de Valk.
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Apr 2019, Kington - Herefordshire
RSF Easter Meet & AGM.
Three gorgeous days of Jim Swan led off-road cycling in the Radnorshire hills. Great food and spa at the hotel.
Massive Monkey Puzzle at Stockton Bury Garden.
Excellent emergency bike repairs by Chris's Cycles, Evenjobb.



May 2019, Holmbury - Surrey
Weekend away to Holmbury Youth Hostel with Alan, Alan, Bernie, Stephen & Lilo from the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Out via Windsor Great Park back via Esher and the Thames.
Liked the improvements to the Hostel and the views from Holmbury Hill. Not so impressed with the intermittent downpours.



Jun 2019, Northampton - Northamptonshire
Cycled up to Northampton with Bernie, Chris, Jim, John & Lilo to meet up with the Loiterers on their summer holiday.
Enjoyed looking round Castle Ashby with Rose and the very nice cheese at the food fair.



Jul 2019, Clacton on Sea - Essex
Few days at the seaside to celebrate my big birthday.



Aug 2019, Tregaron - Wales
Weekend away to Tyncornel Hostel with the Rough Stuff Fellowship.
Torrential rain on the way there, bumped into Nick enroute who was very chuffed to be offered a lift.
Ken went to town with the cooking. Hard cycling conditions so lots of walking.



Sep 2019, Harwich - Essex
Took the Fat Bikes to the Harwich Sea Shanty Festival.



Oct 2019, Ironbridge - Shropshire
Week at the Ramada Hotel Telford with trips out to Boscobel House, Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Wenlock Priory, Wroxeter Roman City, Coalport China Museum, Stokesay Castle, Witley Court & Jackfield Tile Museum.
Very good cycling area with lots of away from traffic cycle routes.
Pigged out on pies from Ryans of Much Wenlock. Impressed with the flood defenses at Ironbridge.



Mar 2020, Tignes/Val d'Isère - France
Trip to France to meet up with the Loisirs Montagne, took the tunnel as usual.
Stopped over in Dole (Garrison Town) and Annecy on the way down and Chalon Sur Seine on the way back.
Skiing cancelled due to Coronavirus. We made the news:- Le Télégramme.



Sep 2020, Littlehampton
Shortbreak away to Littlehampton on what would have been the Hash away weekend.
Travelled down via Devils Dyke and St Marys House & Garden which did very nice cake!
Cycled over to Chichester and saw the MV Elise blocking the river Arun on our return.



Oct 2020, Isle of Wight
Cycling break to the Isle of Wight with the Alec, Bernie, Chris, Jackie, Robert and Sally from the Loiterers.
Cycled down with an overnight in Petersfield, then the Portsmouth to Ryde Pier catamaran. Came back via the Portsmouth to Woking train.
Visited The Needles, Shanklin Chine, Garlic Farm and West Wight Alpacas.
270 miles in 6 days including the rather lumpy Round the Isle of Wight Cycle Route.



Dec 2020, St Albans
Overnight trip to St Albans via the De Havilland Aircraft Museum.



Apr 2021, Weymouth
Few days break in Wyke Regis, Weymouth.



May 2021, C2C
Cycled from Workington on the west coast to Tynemouth on the east coast of England.
Trip organised by Peak Tours accompanied by Bernie, Jim, Lilo, Robert, Stuart and Tim from the Loiterers



May 2021, Skipton
Weekend away to the Rendevous Hotel, Skipton.



June 2021, Lymington
Midweek break to the Premier Inn, Hordle with the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Three very nice 50 milers on my new Merida Speeder 300 with TC, Chris, Robert, Lilo & Alan



Jun 2021, Weymouth
Back to sunny Wyke Regis, Weymouth.
Dorset Cream Teas are very elusive but we did find one in the end!



Jul 2021, St Albans
Overnight trip to St Albans with Bernie, John, Stephen and Tony from the Uxbridge Loiterers.
Out via the De Havilland Aircraft Museum back via Gorhambury.



Aug 2021, Goring
Overnight trip to Goring with TC.



Aug 2021 - Scotland & Mainland Orkney
Tour of Scotland with Hertford in the Transit Van.
Included visits to Alnwick Gardens, Hailes Castle, Scotland's Secret Bunker, The Italian Chapel, Scapa Flow, Brough of Birsay Lighthouse, Earl Robert's Palace, Dunnet Head.



Sep 2021, Swindon
Cycled with Bernie, Lilo, Chris to meet up with the Loiterers on their Annual Holiday.
Enjoyable visit to the Great Western Steam Museum with Alec & Laurie;



Sep 2021, Goring
Overnight trip to Goring with Nicola, Mia and Sally.



Sep 2021, Bramley
Overnight trip to the Wheatsheaf, Bramley with TC. Went via Brookwood Cemetery.



Oct 2021, Isle of Wight
Cycling trip to Newport, Isle of Wight with the Loiterers.
Gorgeous weather, lovely rides and got to see an elusive red squirrel!



Oct 2021, Wookey Hole
Weekend away to Wookey Hole Caves & Comedy Cavern.



Oct 2021, Lymington
Mountain biking in the New Forest.
Met up with Alec & Jean for dinner, visited Hurst Castle & Bucklers Hard.



Nov 2021, Dunsfold
Overnight trip to Hurst Hill B&B with TC.
Very scenic route with lots of leafy trees and canal/ river views. Came back via Guildford Castle.



Nov 2021, Alfold
Overnight trip to Alfold with Mia, Nicola & Ken.



Dec 2021, Camberley
An icy overnight trip to Abacus Bed & Breakfast, Camberley with TC.
Bargain dinner & breakfast in the New Inn Hungry Horse.



Dec 2021, Antalya, Turkey
Fully inclusive week at the SideStar resort, Antalya.
Tried all the cocktails, ate way too much, braved the chilly hotel pool.
Visited Manavgat Waterfall, Duden Waterfall, Antalya Aquarium and the ruins at Side.



Jan 2022, Berkhamsted
Overnight trip on the mountain bikes to Berkhamsted via Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard & the Grand Union Canal. Very nice evening meal at The Fishery Inn.



Feb 2022, Swans Way
The plan was to cycle the Swans Way from Salcey Forest to Goring stopping off overnight at Winslow.



Feb 2022, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Bargain week away with John, Mia, Brian, Nicky and Sean.
Visted the Museum of Contemporary Arts, Botanical Garden, Loro Parque and Sitio Litre Orchid Garden.



Apr 2022, Lôn Las Cymru, Wales
Cardiff to Holyhead by bike with Robert & Bernie from the Uxbridge Loiterers, 250 miles in 5 days.
Very scenic but also very windy and very very hilly!!!



Apr 2022, Hillegommerdijk, Holland
Action packed weekend visiting the Keukenhof Gardens, Bollenstreek Flower Parade and Zaanse Schans Windmills.



Oct 2022, Negril, Jamaica
Relaxing break in Jamaica for Rickie & Barrys wedding.
Spent most of the time in the pool listening to regae and drinking Dirty Banannas & White Russions.
Saw lots of pretty fish snorkelling and went paragliding in Bloody Bay.



Mar 2023, Stonehenge, Salisbury
First trip away in the campervan. Stopped in a muddy lane next to the stones and was up with the larks for the Spring Equinox.
Caught the Park & Ride to Salisbury where had a look round Arundells the former home of Sir Edward Heath.
Overnighted at The Rose & Crown, Bulford and came home via Woodhendge & Avebury.



Apr 2023, Noordwijkerhout, Holland
The campervan goes to Holland! Took the overnight ferry from Harwich, first stop the Keukenhof gardens which were looking spectacular.
Then on to Kasteel de Haar which was palacial. Back to Noordwijkerhout to see the parade floats parked up, and onto Haarlem to see the procession arriving.
Also took in Mollen Adriaan, Fort Pampus, Kinderdijk Windmills, Kings Day in Eindhoven, and a circular ride around Loevestein and Ammersoyen Castles.
Half and half wild camping and campsites which were a tad more expensive than we were expecting (£35 a night).



May 2023, Way of the Roses
Cycled 170 miles from Morecambe on the east cost to Bridlington on the west coast with Peak Tours & Robert, Bernie, Nick, Nick & Chris from the Loiterers.
Brilliant holiday, met some fabulous people, the weather was splendid and the views superb.



May 2023, Yorkshire
Met up with John for a slow mosey back from Yorkshire in the campervan.
Visited Scarborough Castle & Rievaulx Abbey and cycled along the Whitby to Scarborough Cinder Track, The Monsal Trail, Tideswell Dale, The Tissington Trail and round Derewent Reservoir & Carsington Water.
Also saw a Stoat rummaging amongst the hedgerow at Nawton Grange Campsite, privileged!



June 2023, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire
Joined the Loiterers for a few days on their summer vacation to Walton Hall, Warwickshire
Plush hotel, gorgeous weather & lovely rides lead by Lilo, Graham & Robert.



June 2023, Norfolk
Week away in the campervan to Norfolk. Visted Castle Acre Priory, Walsingham, Castle Rising, Kirby Hall and cycled half of the Peddars Way



Sep 2023, Malvern, Worcestershire
Weekend away to Malvern with the High Wycombe Hash staying in the campervan at Highball Country Centre, Hanley Swan.
Came second in Hashopoly with Gerry. Got soaked canoeing at Symonds Yat. Enjoyed dressing up at Kenilworth Castle.



Sep 2023, Wiltshire
Travelled back slowly to take in several of the Wiltshire White Horses and the Equinox at Stonehenge.
e-Biked the Peregrine Path from Monmouth to Symonds Yat; the Fosse Way from Swindon to Bath; and the White Horse Round from Melksham to Winterbourne Bassett.
Also managed a detour to Lilleys Cider to buy up the last of the Chocolate Apple Cider.



Jan 2024, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Week in the sun at the Concorde El Salam hotel.
Excellent snorkelling straight from the pontoon, just like being in a well stocked aquarium. Delighted to see a blue spotted ray on the last day.



Feb 2024, Paris, France
Lovely week in the Belta Hotel, Paris via the Eurostar.
Visted Sacré-Cœur, Notre Dame, La Tour Eiffel, Musée d'Art Moderne, Arc de Triumph, Champs Elysée, Bateaux Parisien,
Chateau de Vincennes, Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Moulin Rouge, Jardin des Tuileries, Place de la Concorde, Le Petit Palais.
Ate mussels & drank cheap red wine. Explored the city with Vélib' bicycles and met up with David at Le Valmy where we had some very tasty steaks.



Apr 2024, Porto, Portugal
Week away with John, Brian, Royston & Denise.
Visited the Jardins do Palacio de Cristal, Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis & the Museu Romantico.
Went on a river boat cruise to Regua and back by the scenic river route train. Drank lots of Port.



May 2024, Hadrians Cycleway
Silloth to Tynemouth, 122 miles in 3 days with Peak Tours. Great to see lots of familiar faces, stunning weather, easy cycling.



May 2024, Yorkshire
Trip up to Hadrians Cycleway and back in the campervan.
Visted Harlow Carr, Birdsowald, Tynemouth Priory & Castle, Lindisfarne Priory, Berwick Upon Tweed, Belsay Hall Castle & Garden, Mount Grace Priory, Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Conisbrough Castle.



Jul 2024, Ireland
Flew out to Knock to meet up with John in the campervan. Visited Crough Patrick, Westport and drove along the Wild Atlantic Way at Corraun.
Spent several days visiting relatives in Longford, then onto Mullingar and back via the Dublin to Holyhead ferry.



Sep 2024, France
Had intended cycling round the Loire Valley but ended up further south avoiding the rain.
Visited Bordeaux, Toulouse where we saw an otter in the Canal du Midi, Pont du Gard, Avignon home to the Popes and the Amphitheatre, Roman Temple & Tour Magne at Nimes.
Cycled round Gruissan salt flats where we saw flamingos, swam in the sea at St Tropez, sampled wine at Blaye & ate snails.



Nov 2024, Marrakesh - Morocco
Lovely break to the vibrant and bustling city of Marrakesh.
Riad well situated for visiting the historic sites on foot including Bahia Palace, Madras Ben Youssef, Marrakesh Museum & the Leather Market.
Enjoyed wandering round the maze of cobblestoned lanes in the Medina, Le Jardin Secret & Muhammad 5th Avenue Park.
Great trip out to the Atlas Mountains and Lola Ranch with Michel our Riad host.



Mar 2025, Sawbridgeworth
Overnight trip to The Manor of Groves Hotel, Sawbridgeworth.
Lovely away from the traffic route utilising the Luton to Harependen Green Way, Ayot Greenway, Cole Green Way and River Lee Navigation.