Announcing the launch of One Coast To Another
Published on 18 November 2010 in Walking, A Coast To Coast walk, books, walking
Yes it's finally arrived - the e-book, One Coast To Another, has finally hit the e-shelves!
Posts about "walking"
Pennine Way Shambling
Published on 30 April 2010 in Walking, Pennine Way, walking
To say our trip was a disaster, is probably an understatement...
Grand Walking Plans
Published on 29 April 2010 in Walking, A Coast To Coast walk, Pennine Way, South Downs Way, The Dales Way, walking
Just after Christmas Catherine and myself began to think about our various holiday plans for the next year. The result somehow ended up being a plan that would essentially see me try to complete four long distance paths over the course of 2010.
Causing confusion – misinformation from the YHA of all people
Published on 23 March 2010 in Travel and Holidays, holidays, walking, YHA
With not long to go before a trip there, you can imagine my surprise and panic upon finding the terse message that 'This location has now closed' on the page for a YHA hostel in Greenhead we were booked in at.
Out and About Around Dublin – walking from Greystones to Bray
Published on 24 December 2009 in Transport, Travel and Holidays, Dublin, holidays, Iarnrod Eireann, Ireland, Ireland 2009, railways, trains, walking
Our final day in Ireland and we chose to walk the lovely coastline between Greystones and Bray, just outside Dublin.
A good pair of walking boots
Published on 28 October 2009 in Walking, The Cumbria Way, walking
There's something about a good pair of hiking boots. As you stomp over hill and dale, a good pair will propel you forward and make even the hardest climb feel pretty good on the old feet. They'll feel part of you.
On the Pennine Way
Published on 17 October 2007 in Travel and Holidays, Pennine Way, walking
It was our second stint on the Pennine Way, having done a day and a half on it back at the end of March, doing Gargrave to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, whilst also doing some walking around Malham on day one, and a circular walk around Horton on day three.
France 2007 Day 7: Les Meyries to La Chalp
Published on 4 September 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, walking
The final day of walking was upon us as we saw streams, hills and a popular lake.
France 2007 Day 6: Abriès to Aiguilles
Published on 29 August 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, walking
After a days rest, it was back to the hills again, enjoying the slightly spooky empty hamlet, a big climb, a lovely lake and a long descent.
France 2007 Day 5: L’Echalp to Abriès
Published on 25 August 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, walking
With dodgy knees to relax, it was time for a nice, simple, but very beautiful walk along the river. Plus, of course, a quick look at the fantastic Mount Viso.