My first walk since recovering from Covid, albeit with only mild cold symptoms. The weather forecast is not great, but I need to test out my new Meindl Terlan boots on a long hike before risking them on the 96 […]
Day 104: Burnham-on-Crouch to Southminster Read More »
The weather forecast is good, so I return to pretty Battlesbridge to continue my daily hikes round the Essex estuaries. There is a lovely antiques village, deserted at this early hour, which tempts me in to wander round. The path,
Day 103: Battlesbridge to Burnham-on-Crouch Read More »
Sun is forecast, so it’s down with the gardening tools and on with the backpack. Leaving Rochford, along the grassy sea wall, there are birds everywhere, rising and falling, silhouetted against the sun reflecting off Paglesham Reach. I feel warm,
Day 95: Rochford to Battlesbridge Read More »
I have decided to intersperse my longer hikes with daily Essex walks, as I’m not sure I fancy continuous days of estuary and marsh walking. It means my coastal walk may finish somewhere up North; back to my roots. It’s
Day 94: Southend-on-Sea to Rochford Read More »
A sunny day forecast, amid a week of rain, is too good an opportunity to pass. The Thames Estuary Path runs from Tilbury Town to Leigh-on-Sea; 29 miles of “tidal creeks, salt marshes, and mudflats”. Who could resist? It will
Day 83: Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea Read More »
My final hike of 2021. The plan is to push hard for the next five days, through urban and industrial areas around the Severn Estuary, before ending the year at scenic Nash Point. There are long distances to cover, and
Day 78: Clevedon to Severn Beach Read More »
The England Coast Path is still not complete, so today I face a 17 mile gap that many long-distance coastal walkers dislike, having to divert inland to cross the River Yeo. I’m determined to take something positive from the day.
Day 77: Weston-super-Mare to Clevedon Read More »
After three long days, I’m looking forward to a short walk, exploring the area. No better way to start than a full English breakfast, to make up for the shocking three beers and three packets of peanuts for dinner last
Day 76: Brean to Weston-super-Mare Read More »
My legs are sore from yesterday’s long riverbank trek, and I’m following the other side of the River Parrett today, so the hiking poles are back. It’s damp and grey, but a rainbow cheerfully points the way. Actually, it guides
Day 75: Bridgwater to Brean Read More »
There are not enough daylight hours to cover the 25 miles to Bridgwater, so I wind my way down the country lanes in the dark, foxes’ eyes shining in my head torch light. I would love to see a badger.
Day 74: Kilve to Bridgwater Read More »