The town nestles below the University. I like the place already, with its second-hand bookshops, vinyl record store and narrow streets leading to the ruined castle on the seafront. A quiet Sunday morning; the students are either not back yet […]
Day 158: Llanrhystud to Aberystwyth Read More »
Fishguard is dark and quiet. The Co-op is open for coffee and a croissant. “You can’t camp in here mate!” Too early for morning wit. At the bus stop, several women are queueing for a special “Les Miserables” coach to
Day 157: Newport to Cardigan Read More »
Yesterday was a shock to the system after a mince-pie-filled festive break; I slept from 9pm to 8am. I’m glad it’s a short walk today. The path winds down to the pretty harbour at Lower Town before climbing up to
Day 156: Fishguard to Newport Read More »
A new year begins and a lull in the train strikes allows a return to Wales. The plan is to hike for eight days, completing the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the 60-mile Ceredigion Coast Path, before reaching the southern edge
Day 155: Trefin to Fishguard Read More »
Yorkshire is the setting for my final walk of the year. After travelling up to Hull by train, the few remaining hours of daylight give me the opportunity to follow the Victoria Dock Heritage Trail, enlivened with the occasional sculpture.
Days 151-154: Hull to Hornsea Read More »
The good news is that Zpacks are kindly sending me a replacement tent, to support my adventures. In the meantime, I’m taking advantage of a reasonable weather window to complete Lincolnshire over four days. Today is forecast as the only
Days 147-150: Skegness to Hull Read More »
I slept well, too well, such that I’m a little late heading off for what is a challenging 21-mile hike through one of the most remote parts of Pembrokeshire. The cliffs are lit up by the gorgeous early morning light.
Day 146: St Davids to Trefin Read More »
It’s eight months since I was last in Wales. The plan is to hike for eight days, completing the wonderful Pembrokeshire Coast Path and reaching the southern edge of Snowdonia. I travelled down yesterday and stayed at Broad Haven YHA.
Day 145: Broad Haven to St Davids Read More »
Three days in Lincolnshire — a new county and a new experience as I end up in prison. Mammoths roam once more in King’s Lynn, part of the GoGoDiscover Trail for the charity Break. Seagulls, chips and newspapers come together
Days 142-144: King’s Lynn to Skegness Read More »
The tent is bedraggled after a wild night but clearly in better shape than me as I spend several minutes rummaging for my beanie hat only to discover it on my head. I need coffee. It’s a glorious morning, despite
Days 140 & 141: Morston to King’s Lynn Read More »