A Yellow Springtime: Oilseed Rape in the Countryside
13 May 2012 01:46
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Marsh Marigolds
13 May 2012 01:31
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Blackthorn at Chipping Campden
14 Apr 2012 11:29
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Glorious spring sunshine along the Thames Path
01 Apr 2012 01:42
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The Thames Path is an 184-miles National Trail, that follows the river for the whole length, from the source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier, east of Greenwich. The river meanders it's way through rich farmland and historic towns, such as Oxford and Windsor, before passing through the heart of the city of London, then onward to the estuary in the North Sea.
The walking is easy (the terrain is flat and the trail well maintained), the countryside picturesque and the pubs and inns are inviting - a good way to spend a relaxing break.
Here are a few photos of the trail in the fresh spring sunshine.
The walking is easy (the terrain is flat and the trail well maintained), the countryside picturesque and the pubs and inns are inviting - a good way to spend a relaxing break.
Here are a few photos of the trail in the fresh spring sunshine.
Passing through Ewen in the Cotswolds
The Rose Revived, Newbridge, near Oxford
Hazy sunshine near Windsor, west of London
The City Skyline from Wapping, East London
Canary Wharf, East London
We organise walking holidays along the Thames Path.
We source good quality accommodation, arrange luggage transfer, provide walking guides and maps, and support in case of emergency.
Contact us for more information.
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Anne
New lambs and blackthorn in flower along the Ridgeway
15 Mar 2012 05:24
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New lambs in the combe (valley) dropping down into Bishopstone
A cloud of blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) in full bloom
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A proposal to shake up the English Rights of Way system
08 Mar 2012 07:15
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In February of this year, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) proposed a 'radical shake-up' of the access and public rights of way system. In their report 'The Right Way Forward', they recommend a rationalisation and ‘common sense’ approach to remove the bureaucracy and anomalies in the current regulations and administration of the system.
Their proposals have infuriated organisations like The Ramblers and The Open Spaces Society who see this as the breaking of an agreement made two years ago within a working group set up to look at the future of rights of way.
Amongst the proposals are a reduction in the protection for existing Rights-of-Way making it easier for a path to be re-routed or closed. They are also calling for the greater use of the 'Permissive' status (which is a transitory arrangement) for paths rather than the more formal definition of a footpath as a legally enforceable public highway. Furthermore, they would like to bring forward the full implementation of the provision in the 2000 CROW Act, for claiming any historic pathway not previously recorded, which currently has a 2026 cut-off point.
Another recommendation is that the responsibility for an individual's safety would become that of the individual who, if found not to be complying with the Countryside Code, would not be able to seek legal redress.
The proposals in the CLA's report are also particularly worrying when taken in the context of other Government initiatives such as those aimed at reducing environmental legislation, the Macdonald review of farming legislation and ongoing changes in planning regulations.
For more information you can download the full report from: http://www.cla.org.uk/Policy_Work/Policy_Reports/Access_to_the_Countryside/Rights_of_Way/1009310.htm/
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Anne
Snowdrops and Aconites, a sign of spring
01 Mar 2012 06:24
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The Ridgeway National Trail - east from Streatley
22 Feb 2012 03:33
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The Ridgeway is a National Walking Trail which follows the route of what is probably the oldest road in England. Dating from Prehistoric times it runs for 87 miles (140 km) along chalk downs in central southern England, between Ivinghoe Beacon, near Tring, Hertfordshire to Overton Hill, near Marlborough, Wiltshire.
These photos, taken in February, show the eastern half of the route from Streatley in the Thames valley to the eastern end at Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire.
You can join us to walk this trail from 22nd April to 1st May, 2012. Check out this link to the Ridgeway Tour to find out more .
Public house at Goring on Thames
Walkers on the Thames Path
The view west to Abingdon Power Station
A well signed trail
Lunch
Snowdrops in St Botolph's churchyard, Swincombe
Oaks in the grounds around Chequers, the Prime Minister's country residence
Beechwoods on the Chilterns
Beacon Hill from Combe Hill, above Wendover
Birches by the trail when dropping down to Wendover
Ivinghoe Beacon at the eastern end of the Ridgeway
The trig point at Ivinghoe Beacon, the end of the Ridgeway
You can join us to walk this trail from 22nd April to 1st May, 2012. Check out this link to the Ridgeway Tour to find out more .
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Anne
Cross Cotswold Pathway
21 Feb 2012 05:10
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Cross Cotswold Pathway - An 86 mile walking trail, from east to west across the Cotswolds, a set on Flickr.
An 86 mile walking trail, from east to west across the Cotswolds.Less strenous than the Cotswold Way with beautiful and more varied landscapes.
Trail Dames Summit 2012
07 Feb 2012 03:12
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Are you a hiking woman living in the United States?
If you are, then how about joining a lively group of 'curvy' women to celebrate hiking, backpacking and the love of the outdoors.
The 2nd Annual Trail Dames Summit will be held from 8-10 June, 2012 at Durango, Colorado.
Check out Trail Dames Summit 2012 to find out more.
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Anne
walkthelandscape.co.uk
