Since 2008, I've walked The Cumbria Way twice and, one day, I will walk it again. It's that good. If you're considering following one of my favourite long-distance footpaths, here are some personal tips and advice which may prove useful. How long is the Cumbria Way? There is no definitive answer to this simple question … Continue reading Advice On Walking The Cumbria Way
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St Oswald’s Way: Day 7 – Fenwick to Berwick-upon-Tweed
(25th March 2014 - 10 miles) And so the end. After fifteen consecutive days of walking across England, the finish tape was a hop, skip and jump away. But first I had a pressing engagement with a cooked breakfast ... and vowed not to have another for a long, long time. I happily go months … Continue reading St Oswald’s Way: Day 7 – Fenwick to Berwick-upon-Tweed
St Oswald’s Way: Day 6 – Bamburgh to Fenwick
(24th March 2014 - 12 miles + 1 mile off route) Studying the map, and between mouthfuls of a 'Four In A Bed' winning breakfast, we discussed the day's walk. Neither Jim, Tracy nor I fancied going back down the road into Bamburgh and plumped instead on cutting across country on a lane through sheep … Continue reading St Oswald’s Way: Day 6 – Bamburgh to Fenwick
St Oswald’s Way: Day 5 – Embleton to Bamburgh
(23rd March 2014 - 11 miles including 2 miles off-route) After an all right breakfast Jim, Tracy and I left The Blue Bell Inn - for ever - and set out on our short day's walk to Bamburgh. We passed quickly, quietly, hobbit-like through little Embleton, crossed the local golf course and returned to the … Continue reading St Oswald’s Way: Day 5 – Embleton to Bamburgh
St Oswald’s Way: Day 4 – Warkworth to Embleton
(22nd March 2014 - 17 miles + 2 miles off route) Westrigg was one of the best B&B's on my walk (with some stiff competition) and served up such a damn fine breakfast that we happy three couldn't stop eating. When we finally did and groaned, "Enough already," struggled to our feet, waddled out of … Continue reading St Oswald’s Way: Day 4 – Warkworth to Embleton
