I have walked the Pennine Way twice. The first time was over 30 years ago, south to north. This was before there were flagstones along […]
Wye Valley Walk
The Wye Valley Walk is a 136 mile (218km) walk from Chepstow to Plynlimon. It follows the entire length of the River Wye, through woodland, […]
Cumbria Way alternative over Scafell Pike
This alternative route starts and finishes in the same places as the Cumbria Way: Ulverston to Carlisle. However, it climbs Scafell Pike, Green Gable, Grey […]
Lancaster Canal walk
The Lancaster Canal walk is 57 miles (91.8 km) long and runs from Preston to Kendal. At present the northern reaches of the canal, Tewitfield […]
My 11 Wild Camping Rules
I have spent hundreds of nights camping wild and I’ve never had a problem. Not once have I been moved on or had anyone complain […]
Possible additions to the West Highland Way
If you would like to add more variety and a few more miles to the West Highland Way, there are two very good options. Both […]
Clyde Walkway
The Clyde Walkway is 40 mile (65 km) long, foot and cycle path between Partick in Glasgow and the UNESCO World Heritage site of New […]
West Highland Way – Wild Camping
Wild camping on the West Highland Way is possible every night of the walk, if you plan things carefully. The West Highland Way is 94 […]
The Weavers Way (Acle to Cromer) with children
The Weavers Way is a 61-mile long distance footpath in Norfolk, running from Great Yarmouth on the east coast to Cromer on the north coast. […]
Great Glen Way
The Great Glen Way is about 80 miles (128km) long, and runs between Fort William and Inverness. The original route kept to lower levels but […]