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14th of Jan 2026. Decoy Park  is a large public green space in Newton Abbot, Devon, known for its lake, woodland paths, and mix of natural and urban surroundings. It’s a popular local spot for walking, wildlife watching, and quiet time outdoors. This post shares a wet winter walk through the park and what it felt like to explore it on a grey January day. A Winter Walk Through Decoy Park Decoy Park is quite a vast green space in Newton Abbot, Devon. It has a mix of nature and

Dartmouth in Winter: A Walk to the Castle and Warfleet Dartmouth  feels very different in winter, especially away from the busy tourist season. This post shares a January walk to the castle and surrounding areas, including Warfleet, and how the town feels at this quieter time of year. A Slippery Walk to Dartmouth Castle On the 10th of January 2026, my dad and I went out for a walk to Dartmouth Castle . It was a lovely day, but the paths were slippery in places due to the wint

Start Point Lighthouse  is a lighthouse on the south Devon coast, serving the Start Bay  and Slapton  areas. This post shares a walk to Start Point and some thoughts inspired by both the lighthouse and the nearby radio transmitting station. Walking to Start Point On the 9th of October 2025, Amber and I went for a walk to Start Point Lighthouse. Standing there, it’s easy to imagine older nautical times when ships relied heavily on lighthouses for safe navigation along the coas