Ma Quest 
Volunteering on the Ridgeway at Wayland's Smithy
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oxfordshirecountycouncil/1979978
#SolarPunkSunday #Volunteer #WildLife #BioDiversity #Nature #Ridgeway #WaylandsSmithy #TheRidgeway
The Ridgeway Circular and Linear Walks and Rides
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/the-ridgeway/the-ridgeway-circular-and-linear-walks/
#SolarPunkSunday #Walks #WildLife #BioDiversity #Nature #Ridgeway #NationalTrails #TheRidgeway
The Ridgeway
"Take a route used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers through ancient landscapes."
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/the-ridgeway/
TreeHuggerI'm walking #TheRidgeway as my planned adventure this year - today was Tring to Wendover in breezy sunshine with a teeny tiny rain shower. A selection of highlights below: lambs, bluebells, and the beer and crisps at the pub at the end π€£
JulesWayland's Smithy
Canon EOS M6
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Neolithic chambered long barrow. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/waylands-smithy/
#longbarrow #burialmound #waylandssmithy #theridgeway #theridgewaynationaltrail #history #neolithic #englishhreitage #chamberedlongbarrow #photography #digitalphotography #trees #forest #fog
Canon EOS M6
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Neolithic chambered long barrow. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/waylands-smithy/
#longbarrow #burialmound #waylandssmithy #theridgeway #theridgewaynationaltrail #history #neolithic #englishhreitage #chamberedlongbarrow #photography #digitalphotography #trees #forest #fog
Emma LH: Ghost Catcher IslesWent for a lovely autumnal walk along the Ridgeway to Wayland's Smithy today. Last year I wrote about the myths and legends of this area. Read more here:
#waylandssmithy #theridgeway #uffingtonwhitehorse #ghostcatcherisles #mythsandlegends #autumnwalks #autumn
Whispers of the Ancient: An Autumn Expedition to the Enigmatic White Horse of Uffington, the Ridgeway, and Waylandβs Smithy
Dive into the mystical realms of Uffington, Oxfordshire with Ghost Catcher Isles! Uncover the secrets of White Horse Hill, Dragon Hill, Uffington Castle, and Waylandβs Smithy in an autumnal jβ¦
AndyThe Ridgeway path, somewhere between Overton Hill and Hackpen Hill, on the first (or last, depending on the direction of travel) day of the trail.
I've reached the halfway point!
What with walking to the start of the route, to and from accommodation, as well as bimbling around interesting locations en route, I've actually walked 57 miles, not 41.
If I'm brutally honest, I've felt better. My poor feet π©π
#Hiking #UKHiking #Ridgeway #TheRidgeway #NotGettingAnyYounger
Todayβs #ThursdayFiveList is #TheMarch, songs concerned with walking or marching.
Coincidentally today is the day I've started walking the 87 mile #Ridegeway reputedly 'Britain's oldest road'. So, forgive the self indulgence, but here are 5 songs related to the #TheRidgeway
Big Big Train - Along The Ridgeway
https://youtu.be/4VK1S7UToNs
Julian Cope - By The Light Of The Silbury Moon
https://youtu.be/8cF_CymsVpE
Silbury Hill is not not technically on the Ridgeway, but it's very close, & was on my (& most people's, I suspect) route to the start point of Overton Hill.
XTC - Chalkhills & Children
https://youtu.be/OYU4CE2WQmA
The chalk hills of the Ridgeway & the Marlborough downs symbolise what keeps XTC's Andy Partridge grounded, & are the antithesis of rock'n'roll success, & excess.
Julian Cope - Wayland's Smithy Has Wings
https://youtu.be/yAQisfaOBxc
Wayland's Smithy is a long barrow on the Ridgeway dating from 3700 BC, & much beloved by Neolithic nut JC.
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