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Day 4 – The Cotswold Way, Birdlip to Painswick
Distance: 8.54 miles, 20.988 steps (short walk today) Weather: I looked out of the window this morning and sighed as it was very wet and overcast. The minute we stepped onto the trail the sun came out and we had no rain all day. Result! Terrain: Mostly woodland with glimpses of views over Gloucester. The…
Read MoreHow Many Miles or Kilometres Should I Walk on The Camino Every Day?
When I first started planning my first Camino trip the daily mileage was a big concern for me. I suffer from pains in my hips and even though I was completing my 10k steps a day and walking 3 miles on a Tuesday evening with my Nordic Walking Club, I was still worried about the…
Read MoreDay 3 – The Cotswold Way, Charlton Kings to Birdlip
Distance: 11.86 miles (28,574 steps) A slightly shorter day today, which I really needed! Weather: Absolutely lovely. Sunny, clear skies so we could see for miles. Health: I think I’ve found my trail legs. My shoulders are a bit sore but everything else feels fine. Read below for the full story of events. The story…
Read MoreHow to Cope With The Pilgrim Song (Snorers) On The Camino
I received a Facebook message from a local business person who was keen on learning more about the Camino, but he had one big worry – staying in a room full of strangers and not being able to sleep due to others snoring. I thought I would set the scene for those newbies who are…
Read MoreDay 2 – The Cotswold Way, Hailes to Charlton Kings
Distance: 17.71 miles, 42,901 steps Weather: We were truly blessed with a fabulous spring day. The sun was shining all day and we had clear views from Cleeve Hill. We could even see The Black Mountain Range and The Malvern Hills from the top of the escarpment. Wow = just wow! We lost an hour…
Read MoreMy Magic Eight Tips Formula for Blister and Pain Free Hiking Feet
If you have ever had a blister then you know how painful they are. During all of my walking trips, I have encountered many people who have blisters and I see the pain in their eyes knowing that they are not enjoying the walk as much as they should be. I am currently reading Keith…
Read MoreJetBoil Flash Backpacking Cooking System is Wicked!
If you are buying a cooking system for your backpacking adventures then the JetBoil Flash is certainly worth consideration. Check out the video below, but if you are not the video type, then feel free to read the full blog underneath the video. I spent hours (yes, hours!) on YouTube looking for the perfect cook system…
Read MoreWeekly Hiking Tip – Podcast by Dan Feldman
I love to listen to podcasts in the car, on a walk or even on a full hike. Let me introduce to you another good podcast called The Weekly Hiking Tip. (although they are not always every week!). Whether you’re planning a weekend overnight or a months-long hike of the Appalachian Trail, Weekly Hiking Tip…
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