Sarah H
@sarahhants.bsky.social
TORRO tornado site investigator, maths tutor, keen hiker, mediocre runner. Connecting home to towns across the UK by foot. Loves weather!
I've now followed this Avon from trickling streams north of Pewsey, to the sea. Often only catching glimpses of it, other times embracing the river bank.
Only 3% of our rivers are accessible. As @righttoroam.bsky.social says:
Isn't it time more were opened up?
Only 3% of our rivers are accessible. As @righttoroam.bsky.social says:
Isn't it time more were opened up?
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I've now followed this Avon from trickling streams north of Pewsey, to the sea. Often only catching glimpses of it, other times embracing the river bank.
Only 3% of our rivers are accessible. As @righttoroam.bsky.social says:
Isn't it time more were opened up?
Only 3% of our rivers are accessible. As @righttoroam.bsky.social says:
Isn't it time more were opened up?
I arrived at the cathedral close to sunset. There stands the Walking Madonna. In a fit of conceit I had to have my picture taken with her. Then a dash to the train station to catch the hourly train home.
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I arrived at the cathedral close to sunset. There stands the Walking Madonna. In a fit of conceit I had to have my picture taken with her. Then a dash to the train station to catch the hourly train home.
The Avon twisted into Salisbury, the cathedral ever visible. At one point I was following the wrong river but it took me to a rather natty set of public loos, with each named after a river.
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The Avon twisted into Salisbury, the cathedral ever visible. At one point I was following the wrong river but it took me to a rather natty set of public loos, with each named after a river.
Having never visited old sarum before, the scale was mindblowing. 5 thousand years of history. I need to visit properly another time when I can stay long enough to make the entrance fee worthwhile.
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Having never visited old sarum before, the scale was mindblowing. 5 thousand years of history. I need to visit properly another time when I can stay long enough to make the entrance fee worthwhile.
The river widened and the landscape expanded.
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The river widened and the landscape expanded.
Approaching busy A345 dual carriageway I played the familiar game. How would I get across? Bridge, tunnel or suicidal dash? Bridge. Phew.
Reaching Amesbury just as a church bell tolled 12, a tea and cake stop.
Reaching Amesbury just as a church bell tolled 12, a tea and cake stop.
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Approaching busy A345 dual carriageway I played the familiar game. How would I get across? Bridge, tunnel or suicidal dash? Bridge. Phew.
Reaching Amesbury just as a church bell tolled 12, a tea and cake stop.
Reaching Amesbury just as a church bell tolled 12, a tea and cake stop.
I stitched various paths together. Sometimes following the Pewsey Avon trail, sometimes following footpaths and roads closer to the river.
Chocolate box villages with thatched roof houses were linked by the woven thread. Churches alternating with tranquil fields
Chocolate box villages with thatched roof houses were linked by the woven thread. Churches alternating with tranquil fields
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I stitched various paths together. Sometimes following the Pewsey Avon trail, sometimes following footpaths and roads closer to the river.
Chocolate box villages with thatched roof houses were linked by the woven thread. Churches alternating with tranquil fields
Chocolate box villages with thatched roof houses were linked by the woven thread. Churches alternating with tranquil fields
Todays original plan: 4 mile recovery and a chill day
What actually happened with a sunny day and the offer of a lift:
Get dropped off at Upavon. My legs said 'way hey! Lets GO!!! And off they went eating up the miles while I stuffed food in at the top end and admired the views.
What actually happened with a sunny day and the offer of a lift:
Get dropped off at Upavon. My legs said 'way hey! Lets GO!!! And off they went eating up the miles while I stuffed food in at the top end and admired the views.
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Todays original plan: 4 mile recovery and a chill day
What actually happened with a sunny day and the offer of a lift:
Get dropped off at Upavon. My legs said 'way hey! Lets GO!!! And off they went eating up the miles while I stuffed food in at the top end and admired the views.
What actually happened with a sunny day and the offer of a lift:
Get dropped off at Upavon. My legs said 'way hey! Lets GO!!! And off they went eating up the miles while I stuffed food in at the top end and admired the views.
My first King Charles postbox, a yew tree said to be over 3000 years old (just wow!) and a visit to Janes Austen's home. A splendidly muddy walk.
Thoroughly recommend the LDWA walks for those who fancy a decent stretch.
Thoroughly recommend the LDWA walks for those who fancy a decent stretch.
November 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
My first King Charles postbox, a yew tree said to be over 3000 years old (just wow!) and a visit to Janes Austen's home. A splendidly muddy walk.
Thoroughly recommend the LDWA walks for those who fancy a decent stretch.
Thoroughly recommend the LDWA walks for those who fancy a decent stretch.
From downpours to sunshine. I joined the London LDWA group on a 16 mile loop today around Alton. Nice to chat and hand over navigating responsibility.
November 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
From downpours to sunshine. I joined the London LDWA group on a 16 mile loop today around Alton. Nice to chat and hand over navigating responsibility.
My rather chunky cat contemplating where his weight sits in this box plot produced by @drfrostmaths.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My rather chunky cat contemplating where his weight sits in this box plot produced by @drfrostmaths.bsky.social
Hello Peacock, what are you doing in my living room? Shouldn't you be tucked up somewhere safely sleeping?
November 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Hello Peacock, what are you doing in my living room? Shouldn't you be tucked up somewhere safely sleeping?
What a differnce a day makes. Might as well go the full b&w on this grey day.
@thamespathnt.bsky.social
@thamespathnt.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
What a differnce a day makes. Might as well go the full b&w on this grey day.
@thamespathnt.bsky.social
@thamespathnt.bsky.social
We made our way through Mucking Marsh, with reeds gently swaying as the sun lowered. Far more beautiful than the name suggests.
The walk from Tilford Town station to the car completed the connection. A very gentle sort of day.
The walk from Tilford Town station to the car completed the connection. A very gentle sort of day.
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We made our way through Mucking Marsh, with reeds gently swaying as the sun lowered. Far more beautiful than the name suggests.
The walk from Tilford Town station to the car completed the connection. A very gentle sort of day.
The walk from Tilford Town station to the car completed the connection. A very gentle sort of day.
Coalhouse fort came into sight and with it the Engine room Cafe. The cake looked very inviting and was indeed, excellent. Highly recommend visiting this friendly place.
There were remarkable views at the fort, with ships sailing past the green grass.
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There were remarkable views at the fort, with ships sailing past the green grass.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Coalhouse fort came into sight and with it the Engine room Cafe. The cake looked very inviting and was indeed, excellent. Highly recommend visiting this friendly place.
There were remarkable views at the fort, with ships sailing past the green grass.
/3
There were remarkable views at the fort, with ships sailing past the green grass.
/3
This part of the Essex coast seems to have many free ranging ponies and eventually we came to some which seemed to be sporting the most remarkable hair-dos. On closer inspection, burrs had shaped their manes into wild spectacles. The latest in pony fashion. It looked v. uncomfortable though.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This part of the Essex coast seems to have many free ranging ponies and eventually we came to some which seemed to be sporting the most remarkable hair-dos. On closer inspection, burrs had shaped their manes into wild spectacles. The latest in pony fashion. It looked v. uncomfortable though.
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Walking the coast path. Tilbury to Stanford-Le-Hope. 12 and a bit miles.
These soft days, on the edge of winter, can be so beautiful. Long shadows, golden light, crisp chill air. I knew we had to head to the coast.
Tilbury Fort was closed, but we could walk around the outside. /1
These soft days, on the edge of winter, can be so beautiful. Long shadows, golden light, crisp chill air. I knew we had to head to the coast.
Tilbury Fort was closed, but we could walk around the outside. /1
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Walking the coast path. Tilbury to Stanford-Le-Hope. 12 and a bit miles.
These soft days, on the edge of winter, can be so beautiful. Long shadows, golden light, crisp chill air. I knew we had to head to the coast.
Tilbury Fort was closed, but we could walk around the outside. /1
These soft days, on the edge of winter, can be so beautiful. Long shadows, golden light, crisp chill air. I knew we had to head to the coast.
Tilbury Fort was closed, but we could walk around the outside. /1
Heading east on the M25. Pretty anvil over the east side of Kent.
#UKWeather
#UKWeather
November 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Heading east on the M25. Pretty anvil over the east side of Kent.
#UKWeather
#UKWeather
It was a beautiful morning for a run, but might need to rethink using the towpath for speedwork when its icy. Supposed to be speed running not speedskating.
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
It was a beautiful morning for a run, but might need to rethink using the towpath for speedwork when its icy. Supposed to be speed running not speedskating.
I enjoy looking at the @metoffice.gov.uk WOW during more extreme temperatures to look for hot and cold spots.
However, one of these things is not like the others...
#UKWeather
However, one of these things is not like the others...
#UKWeather
November 20, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I enjoy looking at the @metoffice.gov.uk WOW during more extreme temperatures to look for hot and cold spots.
However, one of these things is not like the others...
#UKWeather
However, one of these things is not like the others...
#UKWeather
I miss Japan where the trains are clean and reliable and people queue in an orderly manner for them.
Trains delayed through Guildford.
Trains delayed through Guildford.
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I miss Japan where the trains are clean and reliable and people queue in an orderly manner for them.
Trains delayed through Guildford.
Trains delayed through Guildford.
