A week of hiking along the Pennine way. I don’t want to get up, my body protests…I peer out from my tent and can see low clouds drifting carelessly along, washing over everything. The descent is painful on my ankle and I’m happy to reach the bottom. A road leads onto the next ascent which … More Pennine Way Day 8 ~ 30 Miles
By hiker standards, I was up late again. My body seriously didn’t want to get up but despite this, we are marching by 6am. It is an easy start to the day as I walk down into the village called Thwaite. It’s peaceful and I’m the only person up, only the chattering swallows break the … More Pennine Way Day 7 Easy Does It
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
I love the Peak District.I was lucky to have spent a few years of my life living in Sheffield and would often find myself walking around Lady Bower Reservoir or bimbling up Lose hill. Even though I now live far away, I always try and venture back when I can. Pulling up to Hope station … More Solo Wild Camp in the Peak District
I arrived in good time, reaching the mini car parking spot with an hour until sun down. It was a swift hike and I was at the summit within half an hour. The sun was lingering above the horizon and a few people were milling about so I slunk off looking for somewhere to cook … More Wild Camping on top of the Mendips
