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Day 3 – SWCP (part 2) – Appledore to Buck Mills
A group of us are completing the South West Coastal Path Trail in a series of section hikes, wild camping as we go. This is part two of our journey which was during late November / early December 2021. Yep, it was rather cold and extremely windy! The one with two poles, the long horned…
Read MoreDay 2 – SWCP (part 2) – Heanton Court (Nr Braunton) to Appledore
A group of us are completing the South West Coastal Path Trail in a series of section hikes, wild camping as we go. This is part two of our journey which was during late November / early December 2021. Yep, it was rather cold and extremely windy! The one with the amphitheatre campsite, the round…
Read MoreDay 1 – SWCP (part 2) – Woolacombe to Heanton Court (Nr Braunton)
A group of us are completing the South West Coastal Path Trail in a series of section hikes, wild camping as we go. This is part two of our journey which was during late November / early December 2021. Yep, it was rather cold and extremely windy! The one with the trail angels, the storm…
Read MoreDay 6 – SWCP (part 2) -Welcombe to Bude
A group of us are completing the South West Coastal Path Trail in a series of section hikes, wild camping as we go. This is part two of our journey which was during late November / early December 2021. Yep, it was rather cold and extremely windy! The one with the most breathtaking scenery, cheese…
Read MoreWalking is the “New Normal”
The “new normal” are two words that most people associate with the pandemic, and rightly so. I read an article this morning from the guardian that claims more and more people are walking to work rather than using public transport and large walking organisations such as The Ramblers and The Pilgrimage Trust have seen a…
Read MoreCan Walking Help You Lose Weight?
Yes, walking burns calories. Simples. I am certainly no expert when it comes to weight loss, but I have witnessed many of our walking club members lose weight over the years and walking has helped with the process. Physical activity, such as walking, is important for weight control because it helps you burn calories. If you…
Read MoreDAY 4 – CAMINO PYRENEES – CLASS OF 2021.
Each October, I have the pleasure of taking a group of new hikers over the Pyrenees to experience a taste of the Camino de Santiago. This year, we were a party of 12 and I must say, the group bonded so well and we enjoyed every step along the way, even though it wasn’t plain…
Read MoreDAY 3 – CAMINO PYRENEES – CLASS OF 2021.
Each October, I have the pleasure of taking a group of new hikers over the Pyrenees to experience a taste of the Camino de Santiago. This year, we were a party of 12 and I must say, the group bonded so well and we enjoyed every step along the way, even though it wasn’t plain…
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