A cold night, waking to frosted grass and a clear blue sky. I’m packed and off by 7am as I have 27 miles to cover if I want to walk to the end of all three peninsulas in Auchencairn Bay […]
Day 112: Rockcliffe to Balcary Point Read More »
A short walk today so plenty of time to explore. I pass what remains of Wreaths Tower before rejoining my old friend, the A710. After a few miles I push through long grass to take a photo of Lot’s Wife
Day 111: Southerness to Rockcliffe Read More »
After a few miles on the A710, under grey skies, I turn off at Gillfoot and head into the Kirkconnell Flow Nature Reserve in search of red squirrels and a more interesting route. The path becomes boggy, my poles sinking
Day 110: Dumfries to Southerness Read More »
Criffel hill dominates the landscape. I pick my way down to the sea, clutching a hot coffee in the chill dawn, to watch the sunrise. There’s a lot of road walking today in order to cross Lochar Water stream. The
Day 109: Powfoot to Dumfries Read More »
Coastal hiking in Scotland is a huge challenge compared to England and Wales. There is no national coast path, which is understandable, given the mainland has 6,000+ miles of, often remote, coastline; 11,000+ miles if you include the islands. In
Day 108: Gretna Green to Powfoot Read More »
The attractive sandstone of Penrith and Carlisle rail stations announce the North West. Time to cross the border and begin my coastal walk of Scotland until the midges emerge and drive me back down south. Despite it being 2pm, with
Day 107: Carlisle to Gretna Green Read More »
Public transport is a little tricky today, as I need to complete the 27 miles to Salcott before the last bus leaves for Colchester and the train home. I’m encouraged by the fine weather, donning shorts for the first time
Day 106: Maldon to Salcott Read More »
From the mountains of the West Highland Way to the Essex estuaries, on a balmy spring day, perfect for meandering and exploring. I certainly intend to meander, after meeting up with the blogger Helpful Mammal, aka Julian, for a few
Day 105: Southminster to Maldon Read More »
As predicted, I’m a little sluggish this morning. Peering outside, everyone else has gone. Oh well; it’s a short day, with only 15 miles to Fort William, so who needs to rush? I cross the River Leven, vibrant against the
West Highland Way: Day 5 Read More »
Sitting in my sleeping bag, cradling hot porridge, my breath plumes in the air. It’s minus two, but dry outside. I’m excited; the 18 mile trail to Kinlochleven winds through stunning mountain ranges. I’m clearly enjoying my sleep too much,
West Highland Way: Day 4 Read More »