Rutland is always a good place to visit, especiall by walkers. It's nearly as good as what Around Corby has to offer, but then I might be biased. Now, theyve organised what looks to be a promising Walking Week - October 17th to the 23rd.

Sadly, I am on hoilday in Northumbria, re-discovering the excellent footpaths I've found over recent years. This is a really lovely place to visit. Fabulous, nearly deserted beaches, WOW! castles and good walks on the coast, inland and certainly up on the Cheviots. Beware up there however. It can get rough as we discovered on the Pennine Way earlier this year. Be prepared with the right kit and supplies.

My son Stephen and I did the St Cuthbert's Way a couple of years ago and on the penultimate leg into Wooler we didn't carry enough water on what turned out to be a steaming hot day. It's so deserted up there so no place to 'fill up'. Okay, the weather was exceptionally good but be prepared either way - good or bad. 

I digress, back to Rutland. Visit www.discover-rutland.co.uk for more info and to download their programme. I wish them and you well for some good weather and good walking.