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Something doesn’t add up
I noticed this when I was walking the coastal path last year as well. Then, I didn’t have the whole route programmed into my watch, so at the end of each day I’d add the miles walked that day onto a running total of miles walked throughout the trip. I’d then minus...
Sally’s bottom
I need to be clear, today’s post is not about my sister’s bottom. It’s not about how, when we used to go swimming, her bottom would be the first thing to surface when she was trying to swim under water. No, it’s not about that. Sally’s bottom is actually the name of...
How much?
In a surprise, even to me, it’s going to be a wild camp tonight. I did originally think that I’d definitely use a campsite on my first night of walking because it would help to settle me into the walk and take some pressure off. There were a couple of campsites quite...
Pack is heavy – carrying too much wine or water
Just decided to stop for lunch. I’ll do a summary of the day later when I’ve got more time. Just about to climb up Dent hill so a little behind schedule. Started late though and the climb out of St Bees was steep. Going to press on now. Although quite comfortable just...
The day before
Arrived at the Premier Inn Hotel in Whitehaven. The hills / mountains look amazing although we’ll see if I’m so fond of them when I’m walking trying to climb one. Just working out how to fit all the stuff in my rucksack. Wondering how much gear I’ve...