(18th April 2016 - 18 miles + 2 miles from my home to path's start) At 5.45am, I was repeat yawning and standing at my local railway station. I'd been awake since 4, the 100-mile train journey to Winchester would take a maddening three hours and, on arrival, I'd face an 18-mile walk. It was … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 1 – Winchester to East Meon
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The South Downs Way
The South Downs Way is one of fifteen National Trails in England and Wales, and the one I know best. From long association, it is a personal favourite and, whilst it can't compete with the rugged beauty of say, The Cumbria Way or Hadrian's Wall Path, I think it is one of the finest paths … Continue reading The South Downs Way
Advice On Walking The Cumbria Way
Since 2008, I've walked The Cumbria Way twice and, one day, I will walk it again. It's that good. If you're considering following one of my favourite long-distance footpaths, here are some personal tips and advice which may prove useful. Or not. How long is the Cumbria Way? There is no definitive answer to this … Continue reading Advice On Walking The Cumbria Way
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
The Walking Gardener 