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The Ridgeway

Sep 22, 2019Feb 2, 2020 / David Marsden / 14 Comments

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

Oct 27, 2017Jun 23, 2019 / David Marsden / 12 Comments

I came to Norfolk late.  I was well into my forties when, one summer, my partner Jim and I made the long drive from our home in Sussex to that marvellous North Sea coast - marvellous at least until a cold, thick sea-mist rolled in and pushed us back home. Before the mist, we camped … Continue reading The Norfolk Coast Path

The South Downs Way: Day 6 – Southease to Eastbourne

Mar 26, 2017Jun 23, 2019 / David Marsden / 22 Comments

(23rd April 2016 – 17 miles + 3 additional miles) And so this was my final day on the South Downs Way; and if I had whinged and moaned about the weather yesterday, somebody took note.  It was cold, it was windy but the sun shone and I had more photogenic fluffy clouds than I could … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 6 – Southease to Eastbourne

The South Downs Way: Day 5 – Pyecombe to Southease 

Feb 26, 2017Jun 23, 2019 / David Marsden / 16 Comments

22nd April 2016 (15 miles + 1 mile) The sun absolutely refused to shine today but, given the good weather I'd enjoyed since Winchester, it would be unreasonable to grumble. I grumbled unreasonably.  You see, today's walk would lead me along a stretch of the South Downs Way I know very well and I wanted … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 5 – Pyecombe to Southease 

The South Downs Way: Day 4 – Amberley to Pyecombe

Jan 19, 2017Jun 23, 2019 / David Marsden / 10 Comments

(21st April 2016 – 20 miles) Yesterday had been a long, tiring day's walk but today would hardly be any easier.  Once again I had twenty miles to conquer and once again I was marching against the clock.  I'd arranged a 5pm rendezvous with my partner Jim at Pyecombe - from where he'd pick me … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 4 – Amberley to Pyecombe

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My Walks

  • Cumbria Way
  • Dales Way
  • Hadrian's Wall Path
  • Norfolk Coast Path
  • South Downs Way
  • St Oswald's Way
  • The Ridgeway
  • Wainwright's Coast to Coast

Recent Posts

  • The Ridgeway Path: Day 1 – Overton Hill to Liddington
  • The Ridgeway
  • The Norfolk Coast Path: Day 2 – Blakeney to Burnham Overy Staithe
  • The Norfolk Coast Path: Day 1 – Cromer to Blakeney
  • The Norfolk Coast Path

Top Posts & Pages

  • Advice On Walking The Cumbria Way
    Advice On Walking The Cumbria Way
  • The Cumbria Way
    The Cumbria Way
  • The Cumbria Way: Day 1 - Ulverston to Coniston
    The Cumbria Way: Day 1 - Ulverston to Coniston
  • The Cumbria Way: Day 2 - Coniston to Great Langdale
    The Cumbria Way: Day 2 - Coniston to Great Langdale
  • The Cumbria Way: Day 3 - Great Langdale to Keswick
    The Cumbria Way: Day 3 - Great Langdale to Keswick

Useful Links

  • National Trail – Hadrian's Wall Path
  • National Trail – Norfolk Coast Path
  • National Trail – The Ridgeway
  • National Trail – The South Downs Way
  • St Oswald's Way
  • The Cumbria Way
  • The Dales Way Association
  • The Long Distance Walkers Association
  • The Wainwright Society

My Other Blog: The Anxious Gardener

A Choice of Paths

A Choice of Paths

Covid hasn’t gifted us the best of years but, for me, it had one good outcome. It nudged me in a new direction. (It also sent darkness, doubt and isolated me from family and friends but hey, let’s concentrate on a positive). Two and a half years ago, I was a full-time professional gardener in […]

Win ‘American Gardens’ By Monty Don and Derry Moore

Win ‘American Gardens’ By Monty Don and Derry Moore

Is it time for a book giveaway? I think so. ‘American Gardens’ by Monty Don and Derry Moore is published today, with an RRP of £35.00.  Here’s your chance to win a copy courtesy of your quite friendly, neighbourhood Anxious Gardener. If you didn’t watch the TV series, the press release explains all you need […]

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At last, and temporarily, my garden looks pretty #stroud
Missing the Lakes this year (thanks Covid). Especially a mountain summit above clouds. Me, having a moment a few years back. #blencathra #lakedistrict #lakes #cloudinversion #cumbria #hiking #mountains
Noooo. No! Just. Stop. It. That's enough. Stop growing. Three?!? I don't want three new leaves. Three?!? You're way too big already. Enough. Where's me scissors? #conversationswithhouseplants #monstera #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram
Found in a skip, re-homed in #Stroud #horse #horses #model
After only a 6 month wait, we have an allotment. Please. Don't cheer. @ladiestoilet_11 (left), @jimpilston (centre) and me (work it out) are the proud carers of a small plot of weeds - with a view. We might a) take along some deckchairs or old bits of carpet and drink cider, or b) weed, mulch, grow and feast. We'll make a decision soon. #allotment #allotmentlife #growyourownfood #gardening #weedporn #weeding #stroud #gloucestershire

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