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The Ridgeway: Overton Hill to Barbury Castle

March 19, 2023by Christoph_Orr Leave a comment

I cut across three counties. Hampshire, Berkshire, into Wiltshire. The road is quiet. Early by anyone’s standard on a Sunday. Rachael and I had talked, if not twice then more, […]

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The United Kingdom: The Rollright Stones

March 15, 2023by Christoph_Orr Leave a comment

The glitter sparkle of ice in light. Tiny crystals in the grass, on the pavement. From the height of the train, Basingstoke almost appears to be in a valley. Can’t […]

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The United Kingdom: Three Castles Path (Tunworth to Winchfield)

March 7, 2023by Christoph_Orr Leave a comment

When I first started exploring my back yard again, I tried to mix it up. Now I’ve settled into familiar, favourite routes. No surprise to find they follow parks and […]

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The United Kingdom: Once, Twice, Again.

January 22, 2023by Christoph_Orr Leave a comment

Christmas comes but once a year and seems to last for 6 to 8 weeks. Advertising campaigns insist we must continue to spend money we don’t have on things we […]

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The United Kingdom: Leftovers

December 14, 2022by Christoph_Orr Leave a comment

The Basingstoke Half Marathon starts at 11am. If I had my way we’d be almost done by then rather than just setting off. Dave, Mike and I mill about in […]

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The United Kingdom: New Chapters

October 9, 2022by Christoph_Orr Leave a comment

Thick green avenues run wild alongside footpaths. The space between beech and hazel trees has filled out with life. Tracks I used to take around the trunks have been swallowed […]

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The United Kingdom: Homecoming

August 31, 2022by Christoph_Orr 1 Comment

I have no idea what I need for an overnight stay or a day hike. I’m so used to having everything. I forget my toothbrush when I stay with old […]

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New Zealand: At Trail’s End

May 8, 2022by Christoph_Orr 2 Comments

There is no more trail left to walk. A lie. There will always be more trails to walk. I’ve finished one of them, that’s all. This is it though, the […]

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Te Araroa: Whakahoro

April 24, 2022by Christoph_Orr Leave a comment

I endure a troubled night. Knowing what’s to come or that my alarm might wake up four others? I set off under a handful of stars. The moon burns white […]

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Te Araroa: The Tongariro Alpine Crossing

April 20, 2022by Christoph_Orr Leave a comment

On my day off I do nothing. A perfect rest day. I get up for breakfast and go back to bed. I get up for lunch and go back to […]

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