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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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……
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…
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…
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…
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