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 1, 2012 | Wales Coast Path
Walked 14th August 2012 Approximate distance: 14 miles. This could be quite demanding if you walk through the dunes by Rhossili and there is a short soft section through the dunes at the end of Rhossili Bay. Mostly firm surfaces afterwards with one more climb and...
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...
Sep 26, 2012 | The Way of St James
Our itinerary for the walk and all accommodation was made by Sherpa Walking Holidays. Our walking notes warned us firmly that we had to have our bags ready for collection at 8, so we breakfasted in the gloomy early morning light at 7.30. The range of what we had been...
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