Great Yarmouth railway station, tick!

I can now also tick off Great Yarmouth railway station.

Myself at Great Yarmouth railway station

Great Yarmouth railway station

Great Yarmouth railway station

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/great-yarmouth/

Berney Arms railway station, tick!!

Berney Arms railway station, has been on my list for a good number of years! It really did live up to my to expectations!! It could well be in my top 10 favourite stations in the UK…

Mark G, Cooper and myself at Berney Arms railway station

Myself at Berney Arms railway station

Berney Arms railway station

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/berney-arms/

VeloViewer Infographic : 9 November 2021 @veloviewer

Here is the updated version of my VeloViewer Infographic. Which shows all my cycling and walking data from 01/01/2021 to 09/11/2021.

So far, I’ve done 3,998 miles of exercise this year. Which is made up of just cycling and walking. All recorded via GPS. If done using steps, it would be 4,500 miles… If not more!

Also had 313 active days… Which means, I’ve done at least one cycle or walk each day this year!

Where it says running… That’s my walking data!

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 06/11/2021

Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:15pm to 7:15pm | Sunday 7th November 2021)

The Doctor has an unexpected encounter with one of her deadliest enemies when the Sontarans become a new faction in the Crimean War. As the British army goes into pitched battle with the warlike aliens, the Doctor and her companions seek the help of renowned nurse Mary Seacole (Sara Powell), while an ancient temple hides mysterious secrets.

Off the Tracks: Inside Central Station (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 7th November 2021) ** NEW SERIES & PICK OF THE WEEK **

Return of the documentary following life at Glasgow Central Station, with staff dealing with crowds of fans heading for Hampden as the Euro 2020 football tournament starts. At the rail depot, a whole fleet of electric trains is getting a major overhaul, while two signalling colleagues take a step into the past.

The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 8th November 2021)

Tim Dunn heads to the seaside to find out how the railways changed the fortunes of Margate and Ramsgate, and finds out more about 19th-century Dom Luiz Bridge in Porto.

Scotland from the Sky (BBC 1 Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 7th November 2021)

James Crawford discovers how the Scottish landscape has influenced sport, visiting a golf course in South Uist designed by one of the sport’s founding fathers that was almost lost to history. He also takes a trip to the volcanic landmark Ailsa Craig, on the trail of the best curling stones in the world, discovers the story behind Livingston’s famous skate park, and climbs on Rannoch Wall with one of Scotland’s leading young climbers, Natalie Berry.

Hornby: A Model World (Yesterday | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 8th November 2021)

Hornby’s young designer Paramjit Sembhi takes on the challenge of building a new version of the iconic RAF fighter of the Second World War – the Spitfire.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 10th November 2021)

After the shocking events of the previous night, Perez must piece together what happened before a rampaging and vengeful Creggan finds his target. Eve denies any involvement and has an alibi, while Tosh visits Maurice Ross to find out why Galbraith was paying for his care. At the religious retreat on Whalsay, Sister Carolyn receives a threatening postcard and quickly packs her bags.

Britain’s Scenic Railways (More4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 10th November 2021)

A steam train ride through the Yorkshire Moors reveals how the Bronte sisters became railway revolutionaries, and artist Leo du Feu takes a Highland journey to Thurso in the footsteps of the Jellicoe Express. Plus, the hero who rescued the crumbling Ribblehead Viaduct. Narrated by Bill Paterson.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 12th November 2021)

Susan heads for the West Country, and travels from Bath to the village of Cheddar, before meandering through the medieval city of Wells and ending her road trip in Weston-super-Mare. Along the way she meets a Jane Austen aficionado who is happy to provide some fitting period costume and all the gossip behind that era, takes in the astonishing 400-foot-high cliffs of the Cheddar Gorge and is challenged to a game of skittles.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.

Railway stations – not by train

I’ve just made a new page on called Railway stations – not by train. Which is a list of railway stations, I’ve visited using other means…. So cycled, driven or walked to. But never boarded a train from…

  1. Ancaster
  2. Ardlui
  3. Bridge of Orchy
  4. Dalmally
  5. Dent
  6. Falls of Cruachan
  7. Glenfinnan
  8. Gretna Green
  9. Kirkby Stephen
  10. Loch Awe
  11. Lockerbie
  12. Penrith
  13. Rauceby
  14. Taynuilt
  15. Tyndrum Lower
  16. Upper Tyndrum
  17. Whalley

This will change over time… Check out the up-to-date list at www.gordon-valentine.com/travel/railways/railway-stations-not-by-train/

Netherfield railway station, tick!

I can now tick off my 8th new railway station of 2021, Netherfield. Sorry these are not best photos in the world, I will to go back again during day light at some point.

Myself at Netherfield railway station

Netherfield railway station

Netherfield railway station

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/netherfield/

Lowdham railway station, tick!

I can now tick off my 7th new railway station of 2021, Lowdham.

Myself at Lowdham railway station

Lowdham railway station

Lowdham railway station

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/lowdham/

Carlton railway station, tick!

I can now tick off my 6th new railway station of 2021, Carlton.

Myself at Carlton railway station

 Carlton railway station

Carlton railway station

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/carlton/

Had a “fun” evening in gear!

Since for first time in weeks, I had the place to myself. I geared up in my new Synergy Swimrun wetsuit and took some fun photos… 😈

Got any ideas for photos?!?! Do let me know…

Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

Oxygen Advantage Sports Mask

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/wetsuits/synergy-swimrun-wetsuit/

October 2021 most popular photos

Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website during October 2021.

Number 1 (129 views) : First time in a hot tub
First time in a hot tub

Number 2 (50 views) : Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018
Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018

Number 3 (43 views) : Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018
Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018

Number 4 (41 views) : Clumber Park Lodges
 Myself at Clumber Park Lodges

Number 5 (36 views) : Castelli Body Paint 3.3 Speed Suit
Castelli Body Paint 3.3 Speed Suit

Love these photos? Many more at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2021/