Month: October 2020

Why I never use a hydration bladder for hiking

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…

DAY 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…

DAY 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…

DAY 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…

DAY 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…
Day 2 - South West Coastal Path

DAY 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…

DAY 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……
Day 6 - Hadrian's Wall

DAY 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…
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