(Walked on 14th March 2017 - 15.5 Miles) I woke to a grey sullen dawn, in a grey sullen mood. OK, OK, I admit it, OK? I wasn't having fun. This was not the best walk of my life. After only four or five hours' sleep, I was tired and I was despondent. And sullen. … Continue reading The Ridgeway Path: Day 2 – Liddington to Wantage
Hiking
The Ridgeway Path: Day 1 – Overton Hill to Liddington
(Walked on 13th March 2017 - 15 Miles + 3.5 getting lost) On a chilly-sunny March morning, we pulled into the small carpark at Overton Hill and the start of The Ridgeway. I hauled my rucksack from the boot, clasped it to my back, hugged partner, hugged son, said my goodbyes and waving over my … Continue reading The Ridgeway Path: Day 1 – Overton Hill to Liddington
The Ridgeway
After mulling over which long-distance path to walk for my 2017 hiking holiday, I decided to revisit my first love, The Ridgeway. I first attempted to walk all of this path in 1981, failed, but then succeeded the following year. And if, as a newbie, I had found both experiences challenging, it also hooked me … Continue reading The Ridgeway
The Norfolk Coast Path: Day 2 – Blakeney to Burnham Overy Staithe
(Walked on 25th April 2015 - 16 miles + 1 mile) At 7.30 the following morning - glistening with sun-cream, full of toast and anticipation - Jim and I hopped off the bus at Blakeney to continue our walk along the Norfolk Coast Path. Today would be the second third of our planned three-day walk. … Continue reading The Norfolk Coast Path: Day 2 – Blakeney to Burnham Overy Staithe
The Norfolk Coast Path: Day 1 – Cromer to Blakeney
(Walked on 24th April 2015 - 15 miles) It was a wrench to leave the holiday home and walk the walk. I could have stayed put all day - happily reading, eating and looking through its large windows at hares galore; waiting for a glimpse of barn owl; or enjoying the antics of resident stoats. … Continue reading The Norfolk Coast Path: Day 1 – Cromer to Blakeney
The Walking Gardener 