Nov 12, 2012 | Walking equipment
I can’t remember when or why I got the walking bug. I do know that sometime in my late teens or early 20’s I bought a pair of “proper” walking boots. And I still have them. They are an Italian all leather boot by Suola and are called Robusta. I...
Oct 22, 2012 | Wales Coast Path
Walked 12th September 2012 Approximate distance: 15 ½ miles. A little strenuous, perhaps, if mostly just for the length. A few short steep sections and some easy climbs up and down the hills. Quite a bit is on minor roads and you don’t get to be very close to the...
Oct 15, 2012 | Wales Coast Path
Walked 29th August 2012. Approximate distance: 14 miles. This section is all on level ground and on firm surfaces with no significant climbs. If they are racing at the Pembrey Motor Racing Circuit or firing at the nearby bombing range, you may find their noises a...
Oct 8, 2012 | Wales Coast Path
Walked August 12th and 15th 2012 Approximate distance: 14 miles: an easy walk on the level on minor roads, firm tracks and roadside paths. Some roads liable to flooding. Walking 3 miles next to busy traffic from Pen- Clawdd to where it turns left before Gowerton. OS...
Sep 27, 2012 | The Way of St James
What to say? We have arrived at Conques. This has to be one of the most pretty towns I have ever visited. And our hotel- Auberge St Jacques- a stones toss away from the beautiful cathedral that sits in its centre. The hotel is as full of character as the rest of the...
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