Monthly Archives: October 2011

Autumn in Wentwood Forest

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

  Autumn is definitely here even if the temperature is a little higher than normal. I drive through a very ancient woodland called Wentwood Forest everyday on my long trawl to work. It gives me a little feelgood factor before … Continue reading →

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Wye Valley Bimble – The Eagle’s Nest

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Just a quick post to say that the autumn continues to impress on the weather (and walking) front down here in South Wales. Managed to get out for a stroll in the Wye Valley amongst the browning leaves. Always a … Continue reading →

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It is time to Meet – Hendrik’s grand 2012 UL meet!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

It is time to meet. Go vote now 🙂

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Fail! Sometimes things go rrrrrip in the night

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

I was reminded of a trip I did last summer to the Rhinogs with 3 friends. The weather on the Saturday was ok but the wind was strong and by the time we camped high by a tarn it was … Continue reading →

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Blorenge, Skirrid Fawr and other stories…

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

Its amazing isnt it? Sometime the simplest walks are the most uplifting. I felt like having a walk in the Black Mountains, time was limited and so I decided to do a couple of short ones. Two large hills nestling around … Continue reading →

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Petition against the proposed windfarm at Nant-y-Moch reservoir, Mid Wales

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Saddlebags and Backpacks - a brewer's outdoor adventures

<a href=”http://www.gopetition.com/petition/33775.html”>Save the outstanding landscape of Nant y Moch in the Cambrian Mountains Petition | GoPetition</a> Am really just putting a link to the online petition on my blogsite and following what other bloggers have already done on their blogsites … Continue reading →

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