by Ben | Apr 29, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
I saw a shooting star. I’ve never seen one before and this was so clear. It was amazing. My birthday gift maybe?I’d just finished setting up my tent after a hectic couple of hours in the dark and was putting my backpack in. I happened to look up and notice how clear...
by Ben | Apr 29, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
So much to learn from today. First thing, never, ever, show off about a brilliant new system you’re employing. Last trip I was boasting about my three pairs of socks system and literally the next day lost one pair. Well today I was declaring how good my water system...
by Ben | Apr 27, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
When planning this trip I did look at how far I might try to get on my first day. I initially thought I could make it to Osmington where I know of a nice campsite, but when I started looking at the distance I realised it would be over 30 miles. I continued my stupid...
by Ben | Nov 22, 2024 | West Highland Way in Winter
I’m going to be honest up front on this post and tell you the end at the start, just not to give the wrong impression, but I eventually made the decision to leave the trail early. I’m very disappointed and still, even when writing this, thinking I maybe should have...
by Ben | Nov 20, 2024 | West Highland Way in Winter
Next to Loch Lomond, for some of the path, there is a choice between a low route and a high route. Now, this isn’t the same as the choice you have in the Lake District during the Coast to Coast where the high route takes you high into the hills. No, in this case the...
