Day 219.5 miles – 31.4 km I woke at 5 am but dozed till 6 am. We were packed and gone just before 7am returning the chairs we’d kindly been lent. Since we camped a little earlier then we had planned we were playing catch up all day we set off through the dewy, water … More Dales Way – Day 2
Day 114 miles – 22.5 km After preparing for a few weeks the grand 4 days or so was about to begin. My brother was driving to Ilkley and would leave his car there. We would then drive to Bowness on Windermere to the start. Once together we set off. It was a smooth drive … More Dales Way – Day 1
Off T’ Yorkshire Dales Beginning in the Lake District where England’s deepest lakes exist, the highest mountain lives and inspiration for poets strikes everywhere. Then crossing into the Dales where limestone country begins, wild meadows run wild and dry stone houses are the norm. The Dales Way – Preparation ~To follow up on the Wolds Way, … More The Dales Way – Preparing
Yes! Give me all the breakfasts!! Breakfast is my favourite time of the day, on or off trail and I had some fantastic morning meals whilst in the United States. I was blown away by how big a deal this meal is. Most restaurants like Ihop have tailor made menus and if you want to … More Epic Breakfasts on the Pacific Crest Trail
When I awake it’s super misty and damp, condensation layers my sleeping bag. Animals such rabbits and chipmunks scurry around. I get up at 6am, hang my sleeping bag from the tree and wander down to the petrol station. If it is closed I’m hoping the helpful lady the trio talked of yesterday comes in … More The Kindness of Strangers on the Pacific Crest Trail.
