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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...
Don’t worry – you’ll burn it off
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...
My garden wish
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...
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...
Two days to remember
Kingswear It was still quite dark when I started the walk towards Kingswear. I kept on forgetting the name and calling it Kings Landing in my head. I can’t really remember the details of the walk but I know that it was another good one. Continuing around headlands of...
Spirit Repaired
I’m sorry about the lack of post last night. I’ll write up the last two days tonight hopefully. Yesterday my tent broke, my boots were broken, and if I’m honest my spirit was as well. But, along came rescue. Now new boots, replacement tent, and some different gear and...
A day of several halves
Camping in the forest I knew it wasn’t the ideal spot but I’d put myself in the situation by being indecisive. Also not reading the map properly and realising that there were quite a few houses near where I decided to try after already finding a perfectly good camp. I...