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The Ridgeway Path: Day 1 – Overton Hill to Liddington

Jan 28, 2020Dec 6, 2020 / David Marsden / 17 Comments

(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

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 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

The South Downs Way: Day 3 – South Harting to Amberley

Oct 30, 2016Jun 23, 2019 / David Marsden / 6 Comments

(20th April 2016 - 20 miles + 4 additional miles) Today was my longest and toughest on the SDW and, as I'd also arranged an early supper date with my sister, I was marching against the clock too. I woke early, packed, demolished a grand breakfast, paid my bill, pulled on my Meindl boots and … Continue reading The South Downs Way: Day 3 – South Harting to Amberley

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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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