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Could this save the day
It was very cold last night. Definitely the coldest night I’ve ever been camping in. Although not by much in terms of the lowest temperature but it was different this time because it had been really cold all day, cold at night, and the day ahead was also going to be...
Today was easier than yesterday
It was such a relief to get walking. I didn’t sleep at all well last night as I was really quite worried about it all. Again, I don’t think it was the actual route or anything like that, it was just a general worry that probably doesn’t make any logical sense. I was...
Ready for the trail
I’m sitting in my hotel room at the Premier Inn in Milngavie, watching some television, and hoping that this is all going to work out. So far so good. I was worried about where I’d park my motorbike for the week, the ride up to Scotland, if I could strap my rucksack...
It can’t make up its mind
Something for everyone Wow, this path is just amazing. One minute you’re waking in open fields above a cliff, then you’re going down a narrow bush lined passage that takes you out onto a beach, then you’re climbing with switchbacks for what feels like forever and...
So much to remember
It might just be my age Today has had so many different parts, that when I think back to this morning, it feels like a different day. So I’m not sure I’m going to have remembered things in much detail but I will try my best. I’ve gone from waking up on Hilsea point,...
Don’t worry about the little things
First things first I’m so annoyed at myself. I’ve managed to lose another pair of socks. I feel like such an idiot. Especially after going on about my "three pairs of socks" system. When I realised, I walked back about 2 miles to see if I could find them, but...
Sometimes the trail tells you to pause
River Erme Last night I realised that the River Erme stood in my way on the path. Unlike the other estuaries this one has no ferry so you either walk around it for 7 miles on roads or, as Dora would say, you walk through it. Well I’ve now arrived at the crossing point...
Another ferry
Crazy strong wind I was sheltering behind a strange looking building, that was slightly off the path, as the forecast had predicted that the wind would reduce. Although I was aware that the last ferry over the river Avon was at 4pm. I couldn’t even be sure it was...
Decided to shelter
The weather has spoken I’m just walking between Salcombe and Bantham and the wind has really hit. The forecast is saying gusts of 50mph and I’m struggling to stay on my feet. The forecast is for Salcombe but I’m on top of the cliff so it might be more for me. They’re...