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The surprising surfing beach at Perranporth  | Read More
Cornwall Coast Path – St. Piran, Poldark and surfers

Newquay to Perranporth – 11 miles about 6 hours It was May and I was in Cornwall,... Read more

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Robin Hoods Bay  | Read More
Robin Hood’s Bay – destination for Coast to Coast Walkers

Robin Hoods Bay We woke to a cold morning. This was to be our final day of walking.... Read more

On Dyke at Radnor
Through the country of the Magicians  | Read More
Offa’s Dyke – walking on the Dyke (760AD) to Discoed

Through the country of the Magicians We had been walking for half the day and were... Read more

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Walking Health and Fitness

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The Famous Torres del paine  | Read More
Torres del Paine – the “W” walk

The Famous Torres del paine Occasionally I like to include other world walks... Read more

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Suddenly the mists parted, revealing the valley  | Read More
Via Francigena: Martigny to Orsieres

Suddenly the mists parted, revealing the valley Via Francigena: Martigny, Switzerland. After... Read more

Road to Aghavannagh
The Irish road to Avagannagh  | Read More
Road to Aghavannagh – an Irish walk

The Irish road to Avagannagh From the diary – Monday: Glendalough – Aghavannagh Glenalough... Read more

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Walking Experiences

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A classic Lake Leman steamer.  | Read More
Travel Europe – meet a guidebook writer & Charlie Chaplin

Lausanne, Switzerland. On the Via Francigena A classic Lake Leman steamer. When on the Via Francigena, there are precious few opportunities that come your way in regards to being ferried about instead of walking. Such an opportunity arose in travelling from Lausanne to Vevey – by ferry. In the morning, with the bright sun beaming in the sky, we... [Read more of this review]

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1820s Lock Keeper's Cottage  | Read More
Canal Walk – Offa’s Dyke

1820s Lock Keeper's Cottage In a B&B at Buttington on the Offa’s Dyke Path: Over a breakfast shared with Dan, our hostess Mona told us she had been doing B&B for 36 years since her husband’s death. Her husband had just got off the bus, returning from work when he was hit by a car. Mona was a sprightly pensioner, keeping herself busy... [Read more of this review]

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View from Carreg Cennen Castle  | Read More
Welsh Castles: Carreg Cennen Castle

View from Carreg Cennen Castle December 27, Wales. It was getting cold. I was staying with Jerry, a friend from Ammanford in  Wales. We had placed a thermometer outside overnight and this morning it gave a conservative reading of 0°C. Apparently it had dropped to -8°C overnight. Needless to say much of the outdoors was frozen. Today’s plan was... [Read more of this review]

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Walking Gear

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At the cosy Telscombe Youth Hostel  | Read More
South Downs Way – Walker’s snacks, accommodation and the Telscombe Youth Hostel

At the cosy Telscombe Youth Hostel We were on the South Downs Way, one of England’s fine walking paths and staying at the Frog Firle Youth Hostel. For an interesting description of this youth hostel see the article: South Downs Way – Frogs and White Horses Breakfast with youth hostellers Alan and Jane. Alan mentioned that he made bike wheels for... [Read more of this review]

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Medieval pilgrim's gear  | Read More
What were medieval Pilgrim’s motivations and gear?

Medieval pilgrim's gear Le Puy – Conques, Les Faux to Aumont Aubrac This was the fourth day of walking and we knew that tomorrow was a rest day. The walking had been challenging but not too tiring. A grateful pilgrim appreciates a good rest when it presents itself or is planned for. We left the efficient and pleasant Hotel L’Oustal de Parent... [Read more of this review]

Kings House Hotel
Kings House Hotel  | Read More
The oldest Hotel in Scotland – and it’s on the West Highland Way

Kings House Hotel Bridge of Orchy- Kings House Hotel (21.5 km)  – Glencoe, Argyll We were staying at a B&B near the village of Bridge of Orchy. The overnight rain had brought about an overcast morning. It was time to pay for dinner and order lunch. Dinner turned out to be £10 each instead of £9 and a packed lunch started out at £6, but... [Read more of this review]

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