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Recollections may vary – SWCP recap
I think the phrase, recollections may vary, is usually used to describe how different people might remember the same event. However, I came up with the title because I wanted to write a summary post for my time walking the South West Coastal Path and I realised how my...
A welcome interruption
It wasn't really so much of an interruption, more really a chance to slow down a bit and have a decent conversation with someone. For the whole of this coastal path walk I've met lots of people, and had loads of different conversations, but I'd never actually walked...
An amazing gesture
The hardest thing about a hiking trip, probably obvious if you think about it, isn't actually the walking. The walking is certainly a fundamental part. If you can't walk the distance then you're definitely going to struggle. But I find something else really difficult...
First day on the moors
Should be nice today. I’ve gone out of my way to buy food and now heading into the Clevedon Way. Nice footpaths and good signs. Should be good. 20 miles to cover again though.
Remember to eat
Day 8 was pretty much walking across farmland to get to the moors. Just one last climb near the end to get to the campsite. I really messed up with food. I didn’t have enough to eat and it caused me to be more tired and not as happy generally. You don’t realise it’s...
Are the moors getting nearer?
I think I’m paying the price today for walking in April. It’s a little muddy! I’ve been super lucky with the weather though so I think on balance I’m up. On we go…
Plodding along
I’m going really slow today but it’s pretty flat and easy going. I should be at the campsite at a reasonable time despite the long distance today. Running a bit low on food though. The guy at the pub made me a cup of tea this morning which was kind. Set me up for the...
I think they’ve easily got four more days in them
Lots of miles to do today but fairly flat so I don’t think it’ll be like day 6. The husband of the landlady here told me to keep focused as even though the lakes and dales are hard this next bit is long and boring. I’ll heed his advice. Anyway, despite that I’m...
What a difference a day makes
Everything was good today. I was worried first thing as my toes were hurting and my knee was stopping me from walking properly. A bit later, pain killers kicked in, toes all strapped up, and everything was fine. The walk was nice and easy, every step wasn’t painful, I...