Tag: Butterfly Trail

Fairies

One of the upsides to the lockdown, at least at first, was that people had time on their hands. For some, this might have been considered a downside but many people were using the time to be creative. Social media was full of people making things, baking bread, sewing, knitting, creating art. In some ways it felt like a reminder of gentler, less frantic days. Apparently, there were also fairy doors springing up along the butterfly walk. It was 15 April, the day before the lockdown restrictions were due to be reviewed, and, still glowing with the success of my two bridge walk, I decided to risk a look.

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Trapped on the butterfly walk

20 September 2017

Bridge or slope? We dithered for quite a while, weighing up all the pros and cons. The slope was steep but there were steps and it would take us onto Archery Grove a shortish Walk on pavements to Millers Pond. There’d be no mud and, after the initial climb it would be easy going. The bridge would take us onto the butterfly walk. There’d probably be mud and obstacles to negotiate but it would be prettier.  Continue reading Trapped on the butterfly walk

The butterfly walk – first published 22 July 2016

With Mediterranean temperatures and high humidity in July 2014 I knew I’d have to come up with a good walking plan if I was going to get some miles in. Goodness knows I needed to as the hundred miles a month was looking more than a little short with just over a week to go. For once there was some forward planning. Ok so this only constituted a water bottle in the freezer (with the lid off otherwise they burst when the water expands) but still, it was a step in the right direction. Continue reading The butterfly walk – first published 22 July 2016