Archive for October 2020
Why I Never Use A Hydration Bladder
I’ve not used a hydration bladder for about three years, and there are many reasons why. #1 – Electrolytes Any experienced hiker will be using electrolytes if they are on a multi-day / long-distance trail hike or even a challenging day hike. It is just not practical to add electrolytes to a hydration bladder. Ideally,…
Read MoreDAY 6 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: Hele, nr Ilfracombe to Woolacombe The one with the personal local guide, DISTANCE:- Our last day and a fairly moderate 11.7 miles over lovely terrain. HEALTH:- Compression socks on today as yesterday I could feel the start of shin splints! WEATHER: Absolutely wonderful! The sun shone through for most of the day which glistened…
Read MoreDAY 5 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: Hunters Inn to Ilfracombe The one with the snake, two forks and the bull! DISTANCE:- 12 hard and challenging Devonshire miles! HEALTH:- We are all still fairly healthy. No blisters on any feet, although we now all have calf muscles of steel and Tiger Balm has come in very handy! WEATHER:- Today the wind…
Read MoreDAY 4 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: Lynmouth to Trentishoe The one with the grumps, the rain and the fuzzy crotch! DISTANCE:- I’ve walked 12.5 miles today but only 8 of them were on the SWCP! HEALTH:- Woke up feeling fresh and ready to hit the trail. No aches, pains or blisters and a great nights sleep. Let’s do this! …
Read MoreDAY 3 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: Porlock Weir to Lynmouth The one with the 10 million river crossings, a damaged ankle and some tree-hugging! DISTANCE:- 13.5 miles, although Devon miles are very different to Northants Miles!! HEALTH:- woke up with sore quads, aching calve muscles and dodgy ankle but a couple of pain killers and I was starting to feel…
Read MoreDAY 2 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: A field on the cliff edge Nr Minehead to Porlock Weir. The one with amazing views, weird trees, wobbly legs and an injured tent! 🏕 DISTANCE:- 7 miles (although it felt like 20!) HEALTH:- Sore hips, very tired, wobbly legs after some on those downhills! WEATHER:- Absolutely perfect! A sprinkling of rain first thing…
Read MoreDAY 1 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
THE ONE WITH THE STRANGER DANGER! DISTANCE:- 4 miles (ish) HEALTH:- All fit and healthy, although we will ache tomorrow after those steep climbs! WEATHER:- weird! Sun, rain, sun, rain… and lots and lots of wind! SUMMARY: We set off from our homes around 8.15 am and finally arrived in Minehead by 2 pm. By…
Read MoreDAY 6 – HADRIAN’S WALL
We did it! Carlisle to Bowness on Solway We did it! Yep, we walked across a whole country and actually jogged the last two miles! How crazy is that? I didn’t get many recordings done today, I just enjoyed the journey, but there were some highlights. I’m so incredibly proud of everyone who crossed that…
Read MoreDAY 5 – HADRIAN’S WALL
Banks to Carlisle Total walked: 69.7 miles Distance today: 18.3 miles (I did a bit extra to get some photos for Willen Hospice). Hurt my ankle by falling down a hill. My ankle went into a rabbit hole but I kept going! It’s all strapped up so should be fine for our last day tomorrow.…
Read MoreDAY 4 – HADRIAN’S WALL
Twice Brewed to Banks DISTANCE: 15.87 (as I also enjoyed a section along the Penine Way today by mistake!) TOTAL MILES: 55.5 WEATHER: Hot! Dam Hot! HIGHLIGHTS:- 🥚 Eggs benedict for breakfast (but a bit snotty egg for me) 🥾 Today’s terrain was tough! The downs were much harder than expected, especially in that heat!…
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