Author Archives: Celia Tickner

Sunday 3rd April 2022: The walk was from Hockworthy to Turnham, Kytton Barton and Ashbrittle church to see the famous 3000 year old yew tree. The walk took us from Devon into Somerset and back into Devon. There were 10 of us who enjoyed the day in sunshine. Words and photos by Joy and Tony.

A sunny spring day brought out 11 walkers for a nine mile walk from Horner through the Holnicote Estate, passing through fields with new born lambs. Over to Bossington where we climbed up the steep rugged coast path looking down at the blue sea. A slight haze obscured the full views but didn’t spoil theContinue reading “Spring Walk March 2022, leader: Woody. Photos from George Slabbert.”

Words by Cherry Bird, photos from Sue Hay. A walk from Clatworthy Reservoir in January after several days of heavy rain was always likely to be muddy, and it was, big time! Ten miles felt like a lot more by the end, as we hopped, skipped and squelched our way up to the top ofContinue reading “Mud, Glorious Mud!”

Starting the New Year on a High! From Cherry Bird Where better to make a positive start to the new year than on Exmoor? On New Year’s day our “elite” group of hardy walkers enjoyed a 10-mile circular walk that took us over some of the best scenery that Exmoor offers, with weather that wasContinue reading

Message from Syd It’s almost time to wish the club a Happy and successful New Year. Cheers, Syd.

A super walk from Roadwater over the hill to Luxborough returning via Withycombe Hill and the common, back for tea and mince pies. Much needed after climbing a total of over 2,100 feet (this includes all the ups) and 11 miles. 12 of us enjoyed the walk despite the fog blocking the views. Amazingly, however,Continue reading “Cherry and John’s Mince Pie Walk”

Sheree’s First Walk as Leader And here is Margaret’s photo of Sheree’s walk, which was Boxing Day 2010, where the temperature was supposed to have been 15f (-9c)! A hardy bunch of walkers.

“It was New Year’s Day (or maybe Boxing Day). On the programme it was described as the “Hair of the Dog” by Syd. 8 of us rolled up, Margaret, Barbara, Jackie (& 2 of her Christmas guests) and my very good friend Dot. It was one of those years when we had considerable snowfall. WeContinue reading “Blog from Sheree: “First walk as Leader””

Winsford Walk, Remembrance Sunday 14th November 2021 10 mile walk from Winsford up to Winsford Hill via the Punchbowl with lunch at the Caratacus Stone (an ancient standing stone dating back to the 6th Century). 13 walkers led by Woody enjoyed the blue skies, sunshine and glorious autumnal colours which showed Exmoor at her best.Continue reading “Remembrance Sunday 14th November”