Cortona Walk

On November 15, 2013   /   Cortona, Walking  
The church of Santa Margarita, Cortona
Directions For The Cortona Walk Here are the directions for the Cortona town walk taken from my e-book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border by Martin Daykin. You can also get this walk on your Kindle for free by clicking on "try a sample". Alternatively, youRead more →
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Sant’Anna Ridge Walk

On October 20, 2013   /   Activities, Niccone Valley, Walking  
Autumnal colours in the Nestore Valley
Sant'Anna Ridge Walk A couple of days ago I walked along the ridge on the north side of the Niccone Valley past the chapel of Sant'Anna. The Niccone Valley seen from the ridge near Sant'Anna Sant'Anna is the highest point along this part of the ridge and,Read more →
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Etruscan Tomb Walk

On September 27, 2013   /   Activities, Walking  
The Tomba del Faggetto near Pantano, Umbria
Etruscan Tomb Short Walk Yesterday I went on another walk from my book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border, this time it was the Etruscan Tomb Short Walk. The Etruscan Tomb Tomba del Faggetto As the name suggests, the focal point of the walk is anRead more →
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Niccone Valley Walk To Migianella

On April 22, 2013   /   Niccone Valley, Walking  
Migianella, an old village above the Niccone Valley on the Tuscany Umbria border
Migianella Walk, Niccone Valley Yesterday afternoon I went over the route of the Migianella Walk from my book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border. Migianella, an old village above the Niccone Valley on the Tuscany Umbria border Start Near Spedalicchio The walk starts with a climbRead more →
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Gubbio, Umbria

On March 15, 2013   /   Activities, Gubbio, Umbria, Walking  
The Palazzo de Consoli, Gubbio, Umbria
The Town Of Gubbio In Umbria Gubbio is a short drive from most of our Villas On The Tuscany Umbria Border. It is a beautiful medieval town perched on the slopes of Monte Ingino. In Roman times, Gubbio was located in the plain below but as theRead more →
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