Hello people and pooches. Joe the Cocker here reporting on a stormy eleven miles around Grappenhall, Appleton Thorn, Walton and Stretton in the Cheshire countryside. Storm Dennis hadn’t affected this area anywhere near as severely as other parts of the North-West. The high winds were still causing problems though and the odd shower was forecast … Continue reading Appleton Thorn, Grappenhall, Walton & Stretton
Dunham Massey
Hello again people and pooches. Joe the Cocker here reporting on a short hike around Dunham Massey. We had a few hours to spare and so instead of a walk in the park or around our local streets we jumped into the car and drove to a nearby stately home. Dunham Massey Hall, a National … Continue reading Dunham Massey
Llangollen History Trail
Hello people and pooches. It’s Joe the Cocker here again. Me and my human dad have just been on a hike in North Wales. My dad said to me, out of the blue, ‘shall we go for an afternoon to the hills’? Well, you know me, I jumped at the chance. Storm Ciara had, more … Continue reading Llangollen History Trail
Daresbury and Lewis Carroll
Hello again people and pooches. Joe the Cocker here after another 7.5 mile local hike with a bit of history thrown in for good measure. My dad has always been a fan of the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, the celebrated mathematician and photographer. OK, I think that he is more famous under his pseudonym, Lewis … Continue reading Daresbury and Lewis Carroll
Aberglaslyn Pass, Cwm Bychan & Beddgelert
Good morning people and pooches. Joe the Cocker here again after a chilly night in the tent. Don’t get me wrong, me and the big feller were toasty in our sleeping bags. Mine is a fleece sleeping bag liner, doubled over and it keeps me nice and warm. We spent the night at Llyn Gwynant … Continue reading Aberglaslyn Pass, Cwm Bychan & Beddgelert
Dinas Emrys & Llyn Dinas
Hello people and pooches. Joe the Cocker here again reporting on a short break in Snowdonia. Me and my human dad decided to have an overnight camp in our favourite National Park. I will be writing my blog in two parts, with my dad’s assistance. So, I will upload each of the two days separately. … Continue reading Dinas Emrys & Llyn Dinas
Great Budworth & Arley Hall
Hello again humans and pooches. It’s Joe the Cocker here reporting on a Sunday morning hike in the glorious Cheshire countryside. There was drizzle in the air but apart from that it looked like it would be a good day for a country stroll. Where should we go to? My human dad had a look … Continue reading Great Budworth & Arley Hall
