I have walked the Pennine Way three times. The first time was over 30yrs ago. The second time was with my children and the third time was in 2020, as part of my Dover to Cape Wrath walk.
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 […]