(11th September 2024 - 15½ miles) We had last been in Skipton two years previously. Back then, Jim and I were hiking the Dales High Way - a smashing long distance footpath which I have yet to write up and post to The Walking Gardener. Sorry. But hey. Enough self flagellation. On this our second … Continue reading Hiking The Lady Anne’s Way: Day 1 – Skipton to Grassington
Walking Across England
Hiking the Lady Anne’s Way
100 miles on foot through Yorkshire and Cumbria Courtesy of Wikipedia In 1643, the 60 year old Lady Anne Clifford inherited the lands which should have been hers at the death of her father 38 years earlier - but instead were grabbed by her uncle. But even 38 years late, her inheritance was one worth … Continue reading Hiking the Lady Anne’s Way
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, a skip and a 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 … 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
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