Day 33
May 9, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Sunshine!
A much easier walk than yesterday .
Much of it was on the South Tyne Trail.
15.5 miles done.
We finished at the Milecastle Inn , overlooking Hadrian’s Wall.
Day 32
May 8, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Today we had Mark Anthony’s hanging walls ( strange field terracing), more marauding cows, a ford to walk through and very little shelter for lunch.
Finished at South Tyneside Railway. 18 miles.
Day 31
May 7, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Wonderful weather. Only 15.3 miles. Total 573.6 miles.
Day 30
May 6, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We’ll weather was good for us. We joined in coronation celebrations at our morning break with Mary’s bit flag. Another mix of moor and farmland.
The pub won out even though there was a TemperanceRead more
Day 29
May 5, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We’re over half way.😂
A walk up the River Ribble to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, then over the hill close to Ribblehead and then down passed Denthead viaduct.
The rain caught us right at the end ofRead more
Day 28
May 4, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
Very friendly donkeys to a lovely cafe in Gisburn for scrambled eggs. A super walk on the Ribble Way to Settle and a chance to see the converted water tower that appeared on Grand Designs
Day 27
May 3, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Glorious weather, a great mix of scenery, morning break with my dad and an afternoon walk on the canal with Mary’s mum. 13.6 miles.
Later on we popped up Pendle Hill. You could see across to theRead more
Day 26
May 2, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Another good day to walk. Dry and a bit of sunshine. We had moors and canals and a long climb up out of Todmorden to our pick up point. (Thanks Janet ) x
16.5 miles.
Day 25
May 1, 2023 in England
A very misty start but it soon cleared.
We walked by a river (Tame), a canal ( Huddersfield Narrow Canal) and an old railway line ( The Donkey line).
We finished in Denshaw. 18 miles today .
Day 24
April 30, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
We dodged the bad weather yet again, with only a brief shower for the last 30min .
We got some lovely views following the Pennine Bridle Path and were well backed up by Ollie for our break and lunchRead more
Day 23
April 29, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Lovely walking.
We went through the picture postcard village of Tissington, along an abandoned railway (now part of the Pennine Bridle Way) and we’re once more picked up by Ollie.
Day 22
April 28, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Today was cloudy till an hour after we finished.
We walked through a shooting range(scary ), passed the JCB Academy where King Charles was visiting and changed counties once again. (Now inRead more
Day 21
April 27, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
A chilly start along the canal and then over Cannock Chase. Lack of signs and obstructive cows made the afternoon more of a challenge. 17 miles today.
Day 20
April 26, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Sunshine , Greggs breakfast, lovely countryside and as always a cider!
See if you can spot the fox cubs.
Next three nights at Mary’s friend Jill’s house. x
Day 19
April 25, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Today we have now done one third of the walk.🥳
Day 18
April 24, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
A great day walking with my neighbour Sue. Never stopped laughing and did another 15.4 miles.
Day 17
April 23, 2023 in England
So many things got in our way today but we overcame paths blocked by pigs, fallen trees broken bridges and steep slopes.
But the weather was better and another 19 miles slipped by.
Day 16
April 22, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
A very misty morning but brighter pm. The lurchers joined us today. Now have home as a base until Wed am.
Shortest day so far. 14.4 miles.
Day 15
April 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Not much of a day for photos as the rain return. Finished the day in Hereford at Mary’s uncles with tea and cake. 22.5 miles. We’ve now done 300miles in total.🥳
Say 14
April 20, 2023 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
An amazing days walking through the Wye valley from Chepstow to Monmouth. And of course a glass of cider.
Day 13
April 19, 2023 in Wales ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
From an amazing egg and mushroom bap, to blocked paths, scary bridges and castles, it’s been another day of mixed experiences. A change of county and Country.🏴
Day 12
April 17, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A day of criss-crossing the M5, new power lines to Hinkey Point, an Iron Age Camp and our first glimpse of the Severn Bridges.
Day 11
April 17, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
After a bit of drizzle following the estuary from Bridgwater we followed dykes to Burnham on Sea, passing decaying boats, huge hedges and giant sluice gates.
We then walked along the coast with aRead more
Day 10
April 16, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
A cloudy day but no showers. Mainly flat although we did do a bit of the Quantocks. Another 18.5 miles done.
