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Out and about in the UK with Ali and Hoover Page. Also known as Out With Hooves!

Mill Meadows & Marsh Meadows in Henley-on-Thames. 

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I had a meeting this morning with a client who lives in Henley, so Hooves and I used it as an excuse to go down to the banks of the River Thames for an amble throughMill Meadows & Marsh Meadows in Henley-on-Thames. 

We parked in the pay & display car park at Mill Meadows, which is on the …

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A Dog Walk Around Burton Park in Duncton, West Sussex

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We recently met up with some friends of ours: Marita (human), Jake (pooch) & Lola (pooch) for a dog walk around Burton Park in Duncton, West Sussex.  We have walked in Duncton before, but this time they took us on a circular walk that was new to us: around Burton Park, which sits in the heart of the county’s …

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The Completely Magical Fairy Glen on the Spectacular Isle of Skye

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We visited the completely magical Fairy Glen on the spectacular Isle of Skye (map), sometimes spelt Faerie Glen, during our holiday, upon the recommendation of a very dear friend, Brian Collie.  Brian owns the rather marvellous Personal Tours of Scotland (Personal Tours of Scotland) and in my opinion he is a world authority on where to go and what …

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Another Superb Meal at The Thatched Tavern in Ascot

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We recently had yet another superb meal at The Thatched Tavern in Ascot (streetview), and as they allow dogs into the bar area I thought you should all know about it.

I have been to ‘The Thatch’ as it is known locally several times – both for lunch and dinner.   The 400 year …

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A Wander around Arrochar on the Banks of Loch Long in Argyll & Bute

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Hoover and I enjoyed a wander around Arrochar on the banks of Loch Long in Argyll & Bute a while back.  Arrochar is a small village that sits right at the head of the loch.  It is popular with mountaineers as it is overlooked by the Arrochar Alps, the most notable peak being The Cobbler.  The village is in …

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