Older kiddies trip to experience the drainpipe @JonnyC: Leaving the two youngest ones behind to ensure we could move through the cave a little quicker to get the older ones down to the drainpipe. We had a fun and swift trip in, but the drainpipe left energy reserves a little low to go and play in the maze. In through the main, bloody tight, coffin lid, drainpipe, returning via the terrace and out through an unassisted tradesmans. Great trip.

A family cycle to Portishead ad back for a picnic. @JonnyC: With restrictions lifted a little, we took the opportunity to meet as two households for some outdoor exercise, a lovely cycle to Portishead from Kyle & Kats place. The weather was gorgeous, and it was great to be out with the family. It was a little tough on the legs and bottoms, but so very worth it. 40km (25 miles)

A nice little socially distanced Sunday stroll around Shipham to have some face to face time with Rich to adapt plans for May. @RichM: 5.3km with a 187m height gain. Great walk in Great company

Geocaching stroll around Avening

Geocaching stroll around Silk Wood

A 30km training walk from Sea Mills to Portishead Marina and back again. With Rich in attendance on this occasion, the rain came down every time he took his rucksack cover off. Plenty of breaks between showers albeit a little chilly toward the end of the day. Hard going on the feet and legs. @JonnyC: A generally pleasant walk, although the tarmac took it's toll. Started just after 0900hrs and completed in 8.5hrs with a moving average pace a little over 4km/h over the 30km. Great to be out trainin ...

An ODP training walk around Burrington and Blagdon. At last we were able to meet with Rich for this one. Originally destined to be 18km we rerouted on the last leg bringing us down to 16.5km with ascent of 545m. Packs were 13, 10 and 8kg, weather fresh but good. @JonnyC: More ascent than our previous training walks but with a reasonable distance and moderate to light packs. A great chance to catch up with Rich, and a great route he devised also. The weather was kind, and there was even a snippet ...

A circular walk between the two Severn bridges. Fresh, dry weather. 16km @JonnyC: A pleasant walk planned at about 14.5km but totalling 16km, moving avg just over 4kmh. Danka had 10.5kg and I had 11.5kg. Buying of new walking shoes delayed our start and pushed the end into darkness. Kids did really well.

A late afternoon Sunday stroll around Old Sodbury. 16km in gentle but chilly weather, 11kg pack for Jon. 4kmh overall average. @JonnyC: A very pleasant figure of eight stroll as recommended by osmaps. Started a touch later than intended, but still a good walk. Danka noticed there were a couple of (very small) hills in this one.

Geocaching stroll around Mayshill