Lausanne, Switzerland. On the Via Francigena 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 … [Read more...]
Canal Walk – Offa's Dyke
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, … [Read more...]
South Downs Way – Walker’s snacks, accommodation and the 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 … [Read more...]
Welsh Castles: 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 … [Read more...]
Torres del Paine – the "W" walk
The Famous Torres del paineOccasionally I like to include other world walks to give you a perspective. So here's our article on the famous Patagonian walk - the "W". We were at Refugio Chileno in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, Patagonia. The weather looked great. Mike, Matt and Liz got … [Read more...]
Robin Hood’s Bay – destination for Coast to Coast Walkers
Final Destination for the Coast to Coast Walk: We woke to a cold morning. This was to be our final day of walking. We enjoyed our last English breakfast, ate the boiled eggs with lots of tasty homemade wholemeal bread, a variety of local jams, and finished with hot tea. Outside the weather … [Read more...]
Offa’s Dyke – walking on the Dyke (760AD) to Discoed
We had been walking for half the day and were enjoying the Welsh countryside enormously. Next was Burfa Bank Forestry Plantations and of course, another hill to climb. I had the feeling that we were out in the middle of nowhere, with the last farms far behind us. I guess it was the accumulation of … [Read more...]
London: Step by Step – Old Curiosity Shop
Walking around an ancient capital city like London is a pleasure. As well as enjoying the sights, smells and sounds, you still have to have your wits about you. And be ready to take in the enormous amount of history around you. The weather was perfect for walking. No rain and … [Read more...]
The oldest Hotel in Scotland – and it’s on the West Highland Way
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 … [Read more...]
Offa’s Dyke – Gladestry –Kington with the highest golf course in Britain
Overnighted at at B&B at Gladestry on the historic Anglo-Welsh border. A good breakfast in the dining room and an extra slice of cake for good measure. It was going to be a long walk today. A blustery wind forecast for today. We followed the road down to Gladestry and walked through the quiet … [Read more...]
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