Yorkshire (and possibly broader) slang that is
pretty old and perhaps only in common usage in the countryside.
Pooting: To wander in a relaxed manner; potentially from poot =
fart, -> ‘farting about’ meaning to do something in an inefficient manner, not necessarily interested in any particular end goal.
“Hey
Jim. Are you about today? Fancy a pint?”
“Hey
Tim. Nah, sorry
mate, me and the missus are pooting around Dalby Forest for the weekend. I’m not sure when we’ll be back.”