The Calderdale Way – Done!

I decided to tick off The Calderdale Way, post Xmas, pre getting back to the IT grindstone. The plan was to walk it just before and after New Year. And so naturally, I finished it…

The South West Coast Path – A Summary.

I tell you what is harder and more daunting than actually walking the 1000km South West Coast Path, it is the writing of the summary post on your on-line travel blog / diary... It's taken…

The Cotswold Way – A Summary.

Another trail done! It felt great to be walking 'normally' again. Not that I'd developed a 'silly walk' in Lockdown, but the out and back walks from the car are not as good as a…

WtGGTtTGG & Sailors Tattoos.

So lockdown is finally easing and it is time to reflect on trail / walking progress during it, and review my ambitions for this year. Hopefully accommodation and campsites will be open in a couple…

Covid-19. Stay Alert!

The language has changed this week from Stay Home, to Stay Alert, aligned to a new scale (out of 5) of Coronavirus risk. 5 being an NHS that is overrun, and 1 being no presence…

I did a Logo!

All by myself! Had my first go at making a logo since my Grade C in GCSE Design Communication back in the early 1990's! I used a free online tool which then charged me £15…

Virtual Walk

I jumped on todays Twitter trend and did a #virtualwalk for my mum and dad who are isolating because of the Covid-19 virus.... https://youtu.be/-6Hs83FGFes

Home Gym.

This is after just 2 days of lockdown. I'm going to have to abandon my walking plans and get a proper job again if the boredom doesn't end. Should have kept my house less tidy,…

Ridgeway Fail.

Cocked up The Ridgeway.  How so?  Well only did 44% for a start. Not to worry, it’s been there for 5000 years (give or take...) so it will probably wait for me.  I’ve got 3…

Cherry Tomato.

Notes to self: Remember to enjoy it! (Walking).Don’t mess about with it! (Blisters).Always book flexibly! (Everything!)  I deliberately bounced from the Cleveland Way onto The Ridgeway to string more consecutive walking days together. What a…