My Father’s Dartmoor

The manuscript of my next book has been sent to the publisher today. Publication date is 28th November 2025. MY FATHER’S DARTMOOR SIXTY YEARS OF DARTMOOR WALKS & HISTORY In memory of my father, Michael Caton, 1935 – 2023 A celebration of my father’s sixty years of...

All Line Rover 2025

I’ve decided to try to make a 7 day All Line Rover an annual event. This year’s objectives were – To visit at least one place I’d never been to before – achieved with Rye & Oxenholme To travel on a railway line I’d never been on before – achieved with Ashford –...

Dartmoor : England’s Last Wilderness?

My next Dartmoor book is due for publication on 28th August. Currently it is with the publisher awaiting proof reading. A Dartmoor narrative, exploring many aspects of the moor by means of a series of varied walks and asking the question, is Dartmoor England’s last...

All Line Rover

When I was 60 I planned to do an All Line Rail Rover using my Senior Railcard but the pandemic intervened. Last week I finally got round to it. It was fairly low key as I wanted to minimise nights away and hotel costs but a most enjoyable week. One aim was to visit a...

Dartmoor : England’s Last Wilderness?

My next book will be completed in the next few weeks and should be available from about September: A Dartmoor narrative, exploring many aspects of the moor by means of a series of varied walks and asking the question, is Dartmoor England’s last wilderness? The author...