(Walked on 14th March 2017 - 15.5 Miles) I awoke to a grey sullen dawn, in a grey sullen mood. OK, OK, I admit it. I wasn't having fun. This was not the best walk of my life. After only four or five hours sleep, I was tired and I was despondent. And sullen. My … Continue reading The Ridgeway Path: Day 2 – Liddington to Wantage
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The Ridgeway Path: Day 1 – Overton Hill to Liddington
(Walked on 13th March 2017 - 15 Miles + 3.5 getting lost) On a chilly-sunny March morning, we pulled into the small carpark at Overton Hill and the start of The Ridgeway. I hauled my rucksack from the boot, clasped it to my back, hugged partner, hugged son, said my goodbyes and waving over my … Continue reading The Ridgeway Path: Day 1 – Overton Hill to Liddington
St Oswald’s Way: Day 7 – Fenwick to Berwick-upon-Tweed
(25th March 2014 - 10 miles) And so the end. After fifteen consecutive days of walking across England, the finish tape was a hop, a skip and a jump away. But first I had a pressing engagement with a cooked breakfast ... and vowed not to have another for a long, long time. I happily … Continue reading St Oswald’s Way: Day 7 – Fenwick to Berwick-upon-Tweed
St Oswald’s Way: Day 6 – Bamburgh to Fenwick
(24th March 2014 - 12 miles + 1 mile off route) Studying the map, and between mouthfuls of a 'Four In A Bed' winning breakfast, we discussed the day's walk. Neither Jim, Tracy nor I fancied going back down the road into Bamburgh and plumped instead on cutting across country on a lane through sheep … Continue reading St Oswald’s Way: Day 6 – Bamburgh to Fenwick
St Oswald’s Way: Day 5 – Embleton to Bamburgh
(23rd March 2014 - 11 miles including 2 miles off-route) After an all right breakfast Jim, Tracy and I left The Blue Bell Inn - for ever - and set out on our short day's walk to Bamburgh. We passed quickly, quietly, hobbit-like through little Embleton, crossed the local golf course and returned to the … Continue reading St Oswald’s Way: Day 5 – Embleton to Bamburgh
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