Driving to Stirling: Motorways, Farm Shops, Castles and Ice Cream Parlours

It was a full day of driving – with almost 400 miles to cover. I broke the journey up with several stops – This was really good as it made the day really enjoyable. Somehow, the worst traffic I had all day was at Birdlip on the A417, before I’d even left Gloucestershire! Continue reading

A Winter Visit to Newark Park

I last went to Newark Park in April 2022….This time it was noticeably colder than back then: Proper cold February air! It was still worth the trip. The snowdrops were out lining parts of the grounds. Itโ€™s that in-between time of year: not quite spring, but full of promise. Continue reading