Journeys by hiking, running, cycling and touring
Organising category for the individual categories of Long Distance Paths and walks on them
A big dose of inertia, justified as "giving the weather a chance to calm down", meant I didn't leave the barn until 10. I set off along the Cumbria Way across the fields towards Castle Crag, gradually rising up the fell, as the wind picked up. I didn't linger there and carried on down towards … Continue reading Cumbria Way Day 5
Breakfast by a log fire was a good start to the day and in contrast to the roaring wind and driving rain outside. Also congenial company around the common table meant that it was an hour and a half later that I rose. I can recommend Millbeck Farm - at £30, with tea and cake … Continue reading Cumbria Way Day 4
Today was an ordeal. Woken by the patter of rain on the window, and having seen the forecast last night I knew it was going to be damp. In the event it rained pretty much all day and I couldn't see anything above 200m for most of the day. Having been first down for breakfast, … Continue reading Cumbria Way Day 3
When I booked Fell End camping barn, I didn't have any other options given the route I wanted to take. Nevertheless it was an ok choice as it had all the basics (shelter, something to sleep on, a toilet and drinking water) and was only £8.50. Also my knee seems to have recovered overnight but … Continue reading Cumbria Way Day 2
I arrived in Ulverston afer a smooth journey and set off for the start point. I then promptly fell over in the main street almost in front of Stan and Ollie (who I'm sure were pointing and laughing at me) and had to be helped up by two old ladies (that's the wrong way round … Continue reading Cumbria Way Day 1
This is something I've flirted with doing for a couple of years now, but with very limited holiday allowance, I didn't really feel it was worth using my (likely) one Lake District trip a year for something so low level. I always said to myself that if I did it, it would be a modified … Continue reading Planning the Cumbria Way
I rose early, for a Sunday, to make sure that I got to the start point in good time, as getting there involved a train into London, a walk across London and a train out the other side. Â But just my luck that engineering works mean the first train from home I can get is … Continue reading North Downs Way 2: Guildford to Westhumble
With walking now firmly established as my main hobby, I wanted a project that could keep me ready for the hills inbetween trips, and I settled on the North Downs Way. Â It's an obvious choice really as I live just over the Thames in Thurrock, and so is relatively easy to get to. Â Also having … Continue reading North Downs Way 1: Farnham to Guildford