I wake before my alarm to the sound of Skylarks which trill happily in the aurora light. Despite the early wake up call, it has not been unwelcome. IT dropped down to 6° last night and I felt the chill. I swiftly pack up and head on to the trail in a bid to warm … More Day 1 – Hiking the South Downs Way
Getting to the start of the trail… My sister had very kindly driven me to Southampton where I was getting the train to Brighton and then Eastbourne. We had visited the Eden Project yesterday for her birthday and had had a wonderful time – it was something we had been meaning to do for ages. … More South Downs Way Getting to the Start
With the Summer coming to an end, I’m trying to get out and wild camp as much as I can. Working around shifts and the rain I manage to venture out and enjoy a bit of alone time. I always like to cowboy camp – to sleep without a tent. Can’t beat waking up and … More Wild Camping in the North Yorkshire Moors
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
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.
