Welcome to the first travel blog post of 2022. Today, Monday 17th January 2022, I had a walk around the Brizlincote Nature Walk, a circular walking route in the Brizlincote valley in Burton on Trent. The nature trail was created in 2018, although most of the paths already existed before then. Information boards and signposts…… Continue reading Brizlincote Nature Walk
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Travel Review of the Year 2021 – Part One (January to March)
The year 2021 began the same way that 2020 ended, with a national lockdown due to the surge in virus cases over the winter period. That meant that I couldn’t go anywhere further than Burton on Trent, but that didn’t mean the blog stopped. I had a look back at some bygone travels, and also…… Continue reading Travel Review of the Year 2021 – Part One (January to March)
Branston Leas
On a sunny Saturday morning, 14th August 2021, I took an early morning bus to Branston to have a walk along the pathway which runs by the River Trent. It seems that it is becoming a Saturday morning tradition for me; last week I took an early train to Radcliffe on Trent to walk along…… Continue reading Branston Leas
Burton on Trent Landmarks #10 – Coltman VC Peace Wood, Winshill
On this sunny but cold Saturday morning (27th March 2021), I walked from my home up to Winshill to have a look around the Coltman VC Peace Wood, just off Mill Hill Lane. I have been up Mill Hill Lane many times whilst out walking, but never ventured into the Peace Wood until now. William…… Continue reading Burton on Trent Landmarks #10 – Coltman VC Peace Wood, Winshill
Burton on Trent Landmarks #5 – Winshill Water Tower
Winshill Water Tower, also known as Waterloo Tower, is a former water pumping station located high up on a hill overlooking Burton on Trent in the area of Winshill (pronounced win-sill). Winshill Water Tower Having lived in the Burton area for many years, I have seen this place from afar many times, but never got…… Continue reading Burton on Trent Landmarks #5 – Winshill Water Tower
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