This weekend promised to be good one. Ruth and Bill had lived in the area so qualified for providing good walking routes, Ralph was celebrating his birthday and with the fine reputation of the HF hotel all we needed was good weather. We were not disappointed. On Friday most of the 18 participants arrived at […]
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Coach Trip to NT Tyntesfield | 7th September 2016.
The annual coach trip was a bit later this year but well worth the wait. After a smooth journey, courtesy of Brian, our Stewart’s driver, we arrived at Tyntesfield near Bristol where most, if not all, descended on the cafe for refreshments (RRC members know where their priorities lie). Strangely, we then had to leave […]
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Holiday Report:- St Davids July 2016
St. David’s in Pembrokeshire, is described in the literature as “the smallest city in Britain,” which fairly describes the intimate feel of the place along with the imposing presence of its Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. Almost surrounded by coast, it offered our 11-strong group our pick of clifftop paths. A short walk through the city […]
Holiday Report:-Bourton on the water April 2016
We arrived in good time at the elegant and welcoming Harrington House, then enjoyed a leg stretch to Lower Slaughter (slohtre) meaning “muddy place”, to admire faultless Cotswold gardens, the 13th C church and water mill. Afternoon tea then awaited us and we met our friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guides who each evening described the […]
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Holiday Report:- Alfriston March 2016
After the drive down to Alfriston, it was boots on and up onto the downs. The sun broke through the mist for a little while and shone on us as we walked from Bostal Hill to Firle Beacon. The mist never really cleared from the valley bottom giving the view an eerie feel. When the […]