Building a community
I’m a little behind the times with this post. Over lockdown stone snakes appeared on Ladygrove, Great Western Park and Cockcroft Road. I’ve finally got around to visiting them and thought I’d share some of the stones that have caught my eye.
With the further easing of the lockdown this weekend I’ve drawn up a list of shops, restaurants and pubs that are open again in Didcot.
June is a great month for wildflowers. And, despite Didcot being an ever growing town, there are loads of places to see them locally.
I’ve lived in this area most of my life but only discovered two of these churches for the first time last week. If, like me, you enjoy exploring ruins then this walk is perfect for you!
Continue reading “Walks near Didcot: a trail of redundant churches, Wallingford”
Last Sunday I incorporated my morning run with a sightseeing tour of Oxford. What was it like to visit the city bereft of students and visitors?
This is a great circular ride for cyclists who are happy with a couple of steeper (up and down) sections. It’s a good choice for older children and teenagers who are confident cycling on quiet roads.
Continue reading “Cycle rides around Didcot: Chilton, the Ridgeway and Sustrans route 544”
East Hendred is a great village to wander around at any time but one lady’s craft obsession has made it even better at the moment!
Not those signs! But the ones you might have seen around town. As our lockdown eases I want to document the coronavirus related signs and notices before they slowly disappear from our streets and minds over the coming months.
As our lockdown is easing I hope to be able to resume somewhat normal service on the In Didcot blog, albeit one with more emphasis on walks and cycle rides. In the meantime I’ve collated one more post of Didcot’s pets – enjoy!
This is a walking route I’ve re-discovered recently, primarily due to the coronavirus lockdown and trying to find different places for my daily exercise.
Continue reading “Walks near Didcot: East Hagbourne – Blewbury Mill circular route”