Nice lazy start knowing that i was going to be walking less than 10 miles. After a top bacon sandwich for breakfast i said my goodbyes and was off into a beautiful sunny day. First stop ewood park and grab a photo of where my grandad took me as a boy and then in to …
Decided to have an extra day at Rita’s, which involved getting up late and general lounging. Had interview with Lancashire Telegraph at noon, walked dogs in afternoon and Paul and Danielle came around to say goodbye in the evening. I did a quick video shot of them all, which none of them enjoyed. Had first …
Packed during a rare dry spell after a very wet night. Got talking to Carolyn, a fulltime mobile homer. She complained about the difficulty stealth camping. I gave my own and only van tip, free parking in Lossiemouth. Set off using maps.me walking route and though it was better than the last it was still …
Not much to say today as it’s a rest day. Slept properly for the rest time since starting last night but loads of weird dreams again. I was fighting bloody zombies! Got up and walked to the chemist to buy Compeed to replace the ones that fell off in wet socks. I’m hoping that having …
Today was supposed to be an easy one, a gentle day before a rest day. Last night was a lot better although it rained all night. I didnt get to sleep until 2ish but then i slept right through till 9 and dozed till half ten. Set off about 1115. Maps.me predicted 1 hr 45. …
Last night was nippy. Even with a t-shirt, 2 fleeces, leggings and thick socks in a sleeping bag with liner i was still shivering at times. I didnt sleep much but definitely did because i had a weird mini nightmare.Set off around 1020 and walked a lonely road with the occasional cyclist and odd car. …
Today was much better than yesterday. Early start and on to ferry. Arrived in Heysham. Got some buns for bfast. Prepared for the boring dual carriageway to Lancaster but found a prettier long-cut. Since i have to do 25K miles regardless, theres no point doing boring and short over nicer but longer. Path took me …
Got up about half nine. Weather reports showed snow in IOM as well as parts of UK. My timing not great. Had toast and tea and waited for bbc to arrive. She (Alex) arrived just before 11. Did interview and filmed me pretending to leave but said it was probably destined for the website rather …
Somewhere, I’m not sure where, I announced that I was going to start writing my walking diary today. But since I am still in Covid isolation I have literally nothing to write. I’ve done nothing at all for the last few days. Isolation ends on the 31st, just hours before I’m due to set off. …
