I’m up late as the pine trees cocoon me in a lovely dark sleep and I’m away by 6am which is considered late. En route to Middleton, I follow the footpath through overgrown,tall grass and my feet get soaked as I go. Arriving with good time, the Co-op is open (for 7am) and I head … More Pennine Way Day 6 Trail Magic!
Waking early, I could hear the wind which had picked up in the night and lead to lots of creaking throughout the bothie. I was currently nice and dry inside and knew, that as soon as I ventured outside, I would be soak instantly. It wasn’t raining but I was fully submerged in a low … More Pennine Way Day 5
As predicted, I wake submerged in the cloud. It’s 5:30am and I can’t tell if the sun has risen yet or not. My tent is soaked. Small beads of water roll slowly down the sides and I really don’t want to move. I’d slept well and feel rested but also really cosy in my shelter. … More Hot Hot Hot Pennine Way Day 2
Two trains and three buses later I step out into the Scottish town of Kirk Yetholm. The official end of the Pennine Way but in my case, the start of my 265 mile journey. I was as ready as I was ever going to be. I’d managed to get a new backpack as my old … More Getting to the start of the Pennine Way Day 1
Watch the Adventure Here On an unplanned trip to Brean, Max and I explored the derelict fort that was built during the Victorian era and re-armed in WWII. Whilst there, we could see a tall island looming out of the Bristol channel. This was one of two islands, called Steep Holm and Flat Holm – … More Steep Holm Venture
