Tag Archives: The Forest of Dean

Goatsuckers and other crepuscular creatures

Posted on August 19, 2017 by janh1

Some bits of the Forest of Dean are hardly forest at all. When Canute ruled England in the 11th century, he named the Forest of Dean and excepted the top of Plump Hill, then wild and treeless and scattered with … Continue reading →

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Peace, piggies and a parrot in the Forest

Posted on May 15, 2014 by janh1

Mountainbiking in the Forest of Dean last weekend was a real treat – acres of bluebells everywhere, sunshine and shelter from the gusty winds. The oddest thing was the peace. I’ve often pedalled around the Forest trails without seeing a … Continue reading →

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New Year mountainbiking

Posted on January 6, 2013 by janh1

I had a notion first thing yesterday morning that it was going to be a good day. The clues were there;  wispy high cloud and patches of blue… then hallelujah, I found my afternoon was blissfully free! No question but … Continue reading →

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Remember, remember

Posted on November 6, 2011 by janh1

There was an odd lack of enthusiasm among my work colleagues towards Guy Fawkes night this year. Very lack lustre, really.  “I’m done with fireworks.”  “If you’ve seen one fireworks show, you’ve seen ’em all…”   “I’m not getting chilled … Continue reading →

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