The Peddars Way walk 60 miles in 22 hours challenge Knettishall Heath in Suffolk along the Peddars Way to the North Norfolk coast at Holme-Next-The-Sea, and then along the Norfolk coast path to raise money for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).
Striding Edge Narrow Boat
This is a review of my first 6 months narrow boating and why it’s a similar experience to hiking and wild-camping. And why it gives me the same sense of freedom and adventure.
How to plan a successful long-distance walk (thru-hike)
These are my thoughts on how to plan a successful long-distance walk (or thru-hike). All learned from 40 years of hiking, including walking the length […]
9 inspiring books about the outdoors
A list of 9 inspiring books about the outdoors that I have enjoyed reading. If we can’t be in the hills, then at least we can read about the adventures of others!
2 winter days on the Gower peninsula wild camping
January so far has been pretty damp and grey, so when we spotted a break in the weather we couldn’t resist. Sunny, blue skies and […]
Mapping and GPS I use when hiking
For years I had trouble with my phone getting damp on long distance camping trips. The Defender Pro solved this and did brilliantly on the Cape Wrath Trail, TGO Challenge and LEJOG. However, I managed to crack the screen and break the battery fixing. It was no longer waterproof, making it useless for hiking.
Boots or shoes: which are best for hill walking and backpacking?
In this post, I’m going to be looking at the best footwear for hill walking and back packing in the UK: boots or shoes? Footwear […]
My 11 Wild Camping Rules
These are my 11 wild camping rules. I have spent hundreds of nights camping wild and I’ve never had a problem.
Surprise Gore-Tex refund after criticism of their boot linings on my blog
A surprise refund from Gore-tex after criticism on my blog, of the waterproof membrane in my Inov-8 Roclite G 345 boots failing after only 300 miles.
Land’s End to John O’Groats and 3-Peaks walk: final thoughts
It’s May, and I’ve been home for 3 weeks. I thought I would look back on the walk now that I have had time to stop and think about the whole experience. Reflections on my My Land’s End to John O’Groats and 3-Peaks walk final thoughts.