by Ben | May 5, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
I had a nice, controlled start to the day. I’d told the lady who owned the campsite that I’d pick up my battery bank at 8am. It was only 7am so I had plenty of time to get washed and pack up all my stuff. Then I’d grab my battery bank on the way out.I walked along the...
by Ben | May 4, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
Today has been more about people than walking. Its filled me with delight, but also made me feel sad and powerless. Made me think I should be doing more. I’ve definitely seen the best in people. But I’ve also seen people who are struggling, with addiction, with their...
by Ben | May 3, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
Well this was the day when I could have thrown in the towel. It was as simple as, can I walk, or can’t I. My Dad cautioned me about doing myself permanent injury, which was good advice, so I wouldn’t have carried on if I’d needed anything stronger than a knee support...
by Ben | May 3, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
Today took me from my camping spot overlooking Sea Town, over the Golden Cap, into Charmouth. Then onto Lyme Regis, through a forest to Seaton and then finally onto a campsite slightly inland after Branscombe Bay. It was a good day although slightly marred at the end...
by Ben | May 1, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
It’s been really nice retracing my steps from 2023. I’ve been thinking about how I felt at each stage and comparing it to now. How I was making some of the same mistakes but how, in other areas, I had improved.It’s so easy to focus on what you’re doing wrong and not...
