Bayham Abbey
I wanted to visit Bayham Abbey because I had come across the Abbey when I was making Green Lewisham. The original Abbey was founded in Brockley, in Lewisham, and then moved down to... READ MORE
Bodiam Castle
We were heading back to London after a few very enjoyable days in Rye, but on the way stopped to see Bodiam Castle, and Bayham Old Abbey. They are both fascinating and it... READ MORE
The Church of St Thomas in Winchelsea
We had walked in the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and decided to take a quick look at Winchelsea. Our first impression was that it was similar to Rye, although much quieter, but then... READ MORE
Rye Harbour
We drove out or Rye, along the River Rother, and down to Rye Harbour, only about two miles outside Rye. When we left there was a seagull on the car, and yet another... READ MORE
Corners in Rye
This post is about a few corners in Rye, bits and pieces discovered while walking round. READ MORE
Main streets in Rye
The town is small and the main streets in Rye can easily be explored in a few days. READ MORE
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The Covered Market in Quimper
It was our last day in Gouesn’ach and I planned a cross-country route to Sizun. However, it dawned grey and wet, with low cloud – not a good day for looking at gardens or wandering around a town. Instead we returned … Continued
Walking in Quimper
We visited Quimper on two rainy days so the photographs are rather dull, but the weather didn’t dampen my delight in this historic town. Our guide on the first occasion was Wendy Mewes in her excellent new book of Walks in Finistère . We parked … Continued
Pointe de Combrit, Sainte Marine, & Benodet
Just down the road from our gîte at Gouesn’ach are two popular coastal holiday resorts on opposite sides of the Odet River – Sainte-Marine and Benodet. They are both good for a stroll, an ice cream, or an evening drink, … Continued
Combrit Nature Reserve
We wanted a short, local walk, and so we crossed the river to walk in the Bois de Roscouré at Combrit, parking at the cemetery. The paths under the trees were quiet, passing a fountain, and a rather odd bridge, and … Continued
Pont Croix
It was a hot day – we had visited the Pointe du Van, stopped in Cléden Cap Sizun, and walked along the Goyen River, and I was ready for refreshment! We found an excellent bakery on the square in Pont Croix and I … Continued
The Goyen River
Wendy Mewes suggested walking the Goyen River from Audierne to Pont Croix.
Cleden Cap Sizun Church
The awesome Pointe du Van lay behind us and we were driving to Pont Croix when we saw this church dedicated to St Clet in Cleden Cap Sizun and felt compelled to stop.
Pointe du Van on the edge of Brittany
The weather forecast promised another beautiful day and so we set off to explore the Cap Sizun, starting with the Baie des Trépassés, with the Pointe du Raz on one side and the Pointe du Van on the other.
A Walk around Locronan
Wendy Mewes was our guide again with Walks in Finistère! Walk no.11 started at the Church of St Ronan in Locronan and wandered through woods and green lanes with wonderful views of the Bay of Duarnenez before returning to this picturesque … Continued
Walking from Cast, Finistere
After a longish walk from Le Relecq we wanted a shorter outing, perhaps with some sightseeing. Wendy Mewes had the answer! Walk no.24 from just outside Cast was ‘…pleasant, relaxing…’ and delight-full. Country lanes, an old Chapel, a Menhir, a Roman … Continued