Wizard Steve4 days ago3 minThe TruckA nightmare night-time jauntIt was clear that I had to get off of the hill. I was also aware that it would likely be a bit of a mission. Michael and I had researched...
Wizard SteveNov 17, 20223 minBreakdowns & Maintenance StrandedThe caravan breakdown has quickly turned into a major problem. On inspection, no identification plate or any kind of markings are to be...
Wizard SteveNov 10, 20225 minTowns & VillagesChilhamIt was raining in the morning. I chose to wait it out. The forecast was good. Around lunchtime, the rain duly abated. Tacked down and all...
Wizard SteveOct 23, 20223 minRoman SitesThanet and ReculverMy next port of call was the Isle of Thanet. Sadly, there is very little of the island left that has not been built on. Thanet was my...
Wizard SteveOct 18, 20222 minKentGrove FerryI was late up in the morning. I was surprised, as there was no sign of the farmer and his spraying equipment. I had a cup of tea while I...
Wizard SteveOct 17, 20222 minKentPreston-next-WinghamA hop, skip and jump later took us over the A2. There is a wide potholed layby with a temporary café just off that road, on the B2046. I...
Wizard SteveOct 16, 20223 minTowns & VillagesBarhamI got sidetracked one more day at the campsite with mixing up medicinal herbs. I was also rinsing through my stash of emergency firewood....
Wizard SteveOct 9, 20222 minMarshesNewchurch, Romney MarshI turned right out of the little car park and followed the coast road to Littlestone on Sea, where I picked up the link road up to the...
Wizard SteveOct 8, 20223 minBy The SeaLydd on SeaLydd on Sea is a post war village on the East coast of Walland Marsh near Dungeness Point. The vast majority of the homes there are...
Wizard SteveOct 6, 20222 minTowns & VillagesRye and trying to find somewhere to parkThe next stop was Rye, for some groceries. Rye is a beautiful old town sat on the confluence of three rivers. It was originally almost...
Wizard SteveOct 5, 20223 minBy The SeaPett LevelThe problem with where we were parked is that it is also a very popular site, particularly for dog walkers. After saying that, every dog...
Wizard SteveOct 3, 20223 minBy The SeaFairlightMy first port of call was always going to be Fairlight. So, with a heavy heart, I gathered Rowan and pulled off. I stopped at a...
Wizard SteveAug 17, 20221 minRivers & CanalsOn the road again - 8 - Pewsey Vale, part 3 - A walk along the Kennet and Avon CanalOne beautifully glorious day, I decided to go out for the day to a village called Honeystreet. Honeystreet is nestled on the banks of the...
Wizard SteveJul 22, 20221 minAncient MonumentsOn the road again - 8 - Pewsey Vale, part 2 - A walk to AveburyA couple of days into my stay there a fella called Mark, a very peaceful man who spent much of his time playing a hang, Kylie, who had...
Wizard SteveMay 8, 20221 minGorgesOn the road again - 5 - Mendip Hills, part 3 - Burrington CombeAfter about a week, it was time to get back on the road. Fond farewells were exchanged, then we were off, back to the traffic lights,...
Wizard SteveApr 27, 20221 minGorgesOn the road again - 5 - Mendip Hills, part 1 - Cheddar GorgeI took the main road from Glastonbury to Wells and continued through the city following the A39. On the outskirts, I took a left turn,...
Wizard SteveMar 23, 20222 minRivers & CanalsOn the road again - 3 - Exmoor, part 3 - A walk to LyntonSteve Knox, a mate who often visited me wherever I was parked in West Cornwall, usually late at night, due to his work, turned up. He...
Wizard SteveMar 14, 20222 minTowns & VillagesOn the road again - 3 - Exmoor, part 2 - Hillsford BridgeThe next friend to visit was Dom* (themoorlandpantry@outlook.com). So, I tacked down while waiting for Rowan to come home. Arian was in....
Wizard SteveFeb 10, 20222 minFriends & FamilyOn the road again - 1 - Leaving Cornwall, part 1 - Dave Baxter and Hairy RichI wanted to bid farewell to some friends on my way out of Cornwall. With that in mind, I headed straight for the Truro area. Partway...
Wizard SteveJan 31, 20228 minFriends & FamilySanctuary, part 3 - ChapelIt was the end of April. I was tacked down, cats in truck and ready for the off. John came down on his motorcycle and escorted me to the...