Mark Richards
@fellranger.bsky.social
Linescape artist & presenter of the Countrystride.co.uk podcast
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We find driving to Hampshire down the motorways a consistent 60MPH gets us to our destination no slower than if we whiz.
This book had perhaps the biggest effect any book ever has had on me. After reading it I began driving everywhere at no more than 60mph. I defy anyone to read it and to not do the same. If the environmental argument doesn't get you, though why it wouldn't is beyond me, the economics surely will.
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
We find driving to Hampshire down the motorways a consistent 60MPH gets us to our destination no slower than if we whiz.
Last of our autumn glories.
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Last of our autumn glories.
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A brilliant example of what Lewis Goodall talks about when he argues why right-wing radicals keep winning. They don't play by the rules and simply don't care. Whereas the institutions they want to destroy do even when said rules are contorted to absurdity and are blatantly being used against them.
The founder of Newsmax was just on the Today programme pontificating about bias. Boy, the BBC loves to submit itself to flagellation.
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
A brilliant example of what Lewis Goodall talks about when he argues why right-wing radicals keep winning. They don't play by the rules and simply don't care. Whereas the institutions they want to destroy do even when said rules are contorted to absurdity and are blatantly being used against them.
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Trump wants to destroy the BBC and take our money. And Nigel Farage is egging him on.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Trump wants to destroy the BBC and take our money. And Nigel Farage is egging him on.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
All true patriots should tell them both: hands off our BBC.
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Excellent analysis of this unfolding horror show
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Excellent analysis of this unfolding horror show
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The standing stone near Old Light on Lundy. #StandingStoneSunday
November 9, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The standing stone near Old Light on Lundy. #StandingStoneSunday
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We're all set up at #Bawtry Farmers Market #Yorkshire. Here until 3pm@
Original #art & #photography inspired by #wildlife #naturalworld #nature #scape #landscape #sea & #sky: #tshirts #cards #coasters #frames #greetingcards
Original #art & #photography inspired by #wildlife #naturalworld #nature #scape #landscape #sea & #sky: #tshirts #cards #coasters #frames #greetingcards
November 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We're all set up at #Bawtry Farmers Market #Yorkshire. Here until 3pm@
Original #art & #photography inspired by #wildlife #naturalworld #nature #scape #landscape #sea & #sky: #tshirts #cards #coasters #frames #greetingcards
Original #art & #photography inspired by #wildlife #naturalworld #nature #scape #landscape #sea & #sky: #tshirts #cards #coasters #frames #greetingcards
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With a return to the Pliocene locked-in, the only meaningful question is, will we stop there or maintain BAU until a return to the Middle Miocene becomes inevitable or - ultimately - the early Eocene?
If the latter, this is what the UK will eventually look like
If the latter, this is what the UK will eventually look like
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
With a return to the Pliocene locked-in, the only meaningful question is, will we stop there or maintain BAU until a return to the Middle Miocene becomes inevitable or - ultimately - the early Eocene?
If the latter, this is what the UK will eventually look like
If the latter, this is what the UK will eventually look like
My new phrase for a happy life “plan for tomorrow”.
November 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
My new phrase for a happy life “plan for tomorrow”.
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Early start for me, so wishing you a very happy & safe weekend, wherever it leads you. Remember to share a smile with a stranger, it may just make their day. 🍂🍁☕️💜 xx
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Early start for me, so wishing you a very happy & safe weekend, wherever it leads you. Remember to share a smile with a stranger, it may just make their day. 🍂🍁☕️💜 xx
Hynam = “meadow belonging a religious household” Here is that meadow beside River Gelt. Dates back to the time of the canons of Lanercost Priory. Track leading up through the woods above has long been known as the Monks Yrod.
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Hynam = “meadow belonging a religious household” Here is that meadow beside River Gelt. Dates back to the time of the canons of Lanercost Priory. Track leading up through the woods above has long been known as the Monks Yrod.
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‘The Drove [2025] A Cattle Droving Adventure’
‘Walking 10 Luing cattle across the hills and glens of Scotland. This is the story of a modern day droving adventure’
m.youtube.com/watch?v=_RPQ...
‘Walking 10 Luing cattle across the hills and glens of Scotland. This is the story of a modern day droving adventure’
m.youtube.com/watch?v=_RPQ...
The Drove [2025] A Cattle Droving Adventure
YouTube video by Lockett Agri-Environmental
m.youtube.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
‘The Drove [2025] A Cattle Droving Adventure’
‘Walking 10 Luing cattle across the hills and glens of Scotland. This is the story of a modern day droving adventure’
m.youtube.com/watch?v=_RPQ...
‘Walking 10 Luing cattle across the hills and glens of Scotland. This is the story of a modern day droving adventure’
m.youtube.com/watch?v=_RPQ...
We’re waiting to be invited on the drove.
November 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We’re waiting to be invited on the drove.
How wonderful to hear about Roger Smith founder, with Hamish Brown, of the Great Outdoors Challenge forty years ago on BBC R4 ‘Great Lives’. Sue Oxley described his passion for walking and sharing the joys of this non-competitive 15-day event held each May with 400 participants.
November 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
How wonderful to hear about Roger Smith founder, with Hamish Brown, of the Great Outdoors Challenge forty years ago on BBC R4 ‘Great Lives’. Sue Oxley described his passion for walking and sharing the joys of this non-competitive 15-day event held each May with 400 participants.
Earlier this year we attended a family wedding close to Exeter. Visiting the Cathedral Close was very special.
November 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Earlier this year we attended a family wedding close to Exeter. Visiting the Cathedral Close was very special.
How trees make a view.
November 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
How trees make a view.
Our garden beech still full of its autumn gold and bronze.
November 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Our garden beech still full of its autumn gold and bronze.
Sunderland AFC have a surprise new manager ahead of their next home match with Everton on Monday.
November 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sunderland AFC have a surprise new manager ahead of their next home match with Everton on Monday.
Christmas is coming further evidence.
November 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Christmas is coming further evidence.
Christmas is coming.
November 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Christmas is coming.
St Mary’s, Shipton-under-Wychwood parish church in the Evenlode valley.
November 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
St Mary’s, Shipton-under-Wychwood parish church in the Evenlode valley.
Luing cows looking to Simmerson Fell.
November 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Luing cows looking to Simmerson Fell.
Beech at Talkin Tarn this morning. Come before the wind and rain denudes the bows and branches.
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Beech at Talkin Tarn this morning. Come before the wind and rain denudes the bows and branches.
What’s not to love about autumn trees.
October 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
What’s not to love about autumn trees.