The challenging Worth Matravers to Lulworth Cove walk is postponed until next weekend, as it passes through MOD firing ranges, and they are closed during weekdays. Duncan survived the night in the Viano and his friend, Ian, joins us for […]
Day 27: Lulworth Cove to Ferry Bridge Read More »
Today marks the start of the South West Coast Path, stretching 630 miles to Minehead, climbing 114,931 ft, almost four times the height of Everest. It’s also my first time with hiking poles, so this should be fun. One of
Day 26: Poole to Worth Matravers: South West Coast Path Read More »
The rising sun lights up the car. Who needs an alarm clock? A hot coffee sets me up for an early drive to Poole, a train back to Christchurch, and a fine morning walk around the harbour to Mudeford Sandbank.
Day 25: Christchurch to Poole Read More »
The spring bunting is out in Lymington. The pretty cobbled streets lead me down to the quay. There’s a small pond next to the harbour and laid-back parents seem happy for their inquisitive ducklings to swim close. I spend two
Day 24: Lymington to Christchurch Read More »
The spacious Viano is a step up from the cramped back seat of the Mazda if I can remember not to park on a slope. It was a windy old night. Gravity and a shaking car slid me off the
Day 23: The Needles to Lymington Read More »
The Viano has a new battery, roaring into life at 5:30 am, bound for Portsmouth Harbour. Luxury sleeping accommodation awaits. Due to the closure of the Hythe ferry and the walk from Southampton to Lymington being entirely along roads, I’m
Day 22: Emsworth to The Needles Read More »
The car alarm goes off at 2 am and I fumble in the dark, disoriented, trying to find the key. It should be disabled, but I vaguely recall my leg cramping and stretching out, kicking the door. It’s still cosy,
Day 21: Bosham to Emsworth Read More »
I wake up at 6 am and dimly recall the alarm going off at 5 am — not a great start. This is my first two-day hike, with an overnight kip in the well-prepared Viano, but the car has other
Day 20: West Wittering to Bosham Read More »
I’m feeling guilty for not posting a photo of stumpy Bognor Regis Pier last week. The vibrant blue sky is deceptive. It’s 7.30 am and rather chilly. A hot coffee would be great but there is nothing open. The shingle
Day 19: Bognor Regis to West Wittering Read More »
As retirement draws nearer, the hiking steps up, with a second, shorter walk this week. Jude comes along to retrace childhood holidays with her grandparents at Rustington. I worry about carrying buckets, spades, fishing nets, and jam jars. The tide
Day 18: East Preston to Bognor Regis Read More »