Archive for August 2019
GEAR REVIEW – COLUMBIA WOMEN’S HIKING SHIRT
Hiking Shirt Review after over 18 months of use! In January 2018 I purchased my first hiking shirt. I was not sure if a hiking shirt was for me as I am more of a t-shirt type of person. I had concerns about the terrible heat in Spain which I was due to walk in…
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW – STEPS OUT OF TIME
100 Outstanding British Walks £13.41 Buy Product ADVENTUREMAN £9.99 Buy from Amazon AG100 – WICKEN TRIANGLE WALK £3.00 Add to basket AG101 – FLORE & NETHER HEYFORD £3.00 Add to basket
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 7 – LEWES to EXCEAT
DAY 7 – ONCE UPON THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY The one with the bull, the rain, and the discovery that waterproof socks are not always waterproof! WEATHER: Rain! Then drizzle, then overcast. DISTANCE: 18 miles LOCATION: Lewes to Alfriston and finally Exceat. It’s now 4.30am, and the romantic idea of watching the sunrise while sipping…
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Hiking Leggings Review after over 1000 miles! In September 2018 I purchased my very first pair of hiking leggings. I spent ages online looking for the right pair that would suit my needs. I wanted something that was super comfortable, not tight, was water-resistant and had pockets. I tried numerous pairs of hiking leggings, but…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 6 – TRULEIGH HILL to LEWES
The one where we acted like teenagers!! WEATHER: A mix of hot, windy and cool. DISTANCE: 18 miles (according to Jason or 20.4 miles according to my watch!) LOCATION: Truleigh Hill to Lewes SUMMARY A fantastic day and lots giggles, especially at the end of the day! THE LONG WINDED VERSION: 6 am -…
Read MoreGEAR REVIEW – ALTRA LONE PEAK 4.0 WOMENS
Gear Review after 600 miles! After watching endless YouTube videos I was hooked with the Altra Lone Peak 4.0’s so I purchased a pair in May 2019. Since then I have walked two long-distance trails. The Camino (in the pouring rain through the Pyrenees) and The South Downs Way (on chalky clifftops and hard ground). …
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 5 | AMBERLEY TO TRULEIGH HILL
The one where I’m joined by an excitable Jason! WEATHER: Hot until midday, then overcast for later afternoon. DISTANCE: 16.54 miles LOCATION: Amberly to Truleigh Hill SUMMARY THE LONG WINDED WAFFLY VERSION 🌅 I watch the sun come up through the door of my tent and finally get out of bed around 6 am.…
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW – My MIDSUMMER MORNING
100 Outstanding British Walks £13.41 Buy Product ADVENTUREMAN £9.99 Buy from Amazon AG100 – WICKEN TRIANGLE WALK £3.00 Add to basket AG101 – FLORE & NETHER HEYFORD £3.00 Add to basket
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