Highwaymen and Medieval Heights
This month’s trek is a circular walk from Arundel Bridge to the top of Barpham Hill and back taking in some fine views along the route. This trek is inspired by a DofE expedition that I recently assessed.
A Sneaky Peek Inside My Backpack
When it comes to packing up my rucksack for a hike, there are a few items I could never leave the house without. Ticking off my checklist has become second nature to me …
Spellbound at Boscastle
On arriving into Boscastle, you are instantly transported into a scene much like a picturesque fairy tale. With it’s quaint buildings, surrounding billowing coastlines, deep coombs and romantic natural harbour …
Portreath to Devoran Trail – A personal recollection
The journey by rail from Liverpool Lime Street to Perranwall station is an eye-watering seven hours and thirty minutes, slightly longer than the flight to Dubai. But as I hate flying and love train journeys, it was a pleasure.
Alfred Wainwright and Julia Bradbury
A BBC documentary about Wainwright’s life was broadcast in 2007. This was to celebrate the centenary of Wainwright’s birth in 1907. Shortly after, Julia Bradbury presented the first of two series based on Wainwright’s original walks in the Lake District …
Behind the scenes of Gin, Cake and Rucksacks
Sometimes, when we have a crazy idea, we look back and wonder what on earth we were thinking but that’s not the case with this particular crazy idea …
My Story
Alfred Wainwright’s story has been told countless times over the years since his death. Over the last couple of years, I have proved that there is still more out there to discover.
Alfred Wainwright’s Pennine Journey
In celebration of 80th anniversary of ‘A Pennine Journey,’ walkers are being encouraged to take part in a marathon ‘PJ in a day’ on 29th September …
Everything you need to know about travelling with small children
Everything you need to know about travelling with small children Driving long journeys with small children can be a challenge if you’re not prepared. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable road trip with small children, it’s essential to plan ahead and provide engaging activities to keep them entertained throughout the journey. One valuable resource that…
Monsal Trail Walk – A personal recollection by Chris Hindley
Three things immediately strike you as you reach the Trail proper. Firstly, it is wonderfully quiet. The steep valley sides block out the noise from the busy A6 and you quickly get lost in the tranquility of the Trail …
Blind Walkers’ Group
June this year (2018) saw the London Blind Walkers’ Group annual visit to the Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers (G&H) who took them on a six mile walk through the glorious Surrey countryside. The blind walkers travelled across London to Waterloo to catch the train to Guildford, with the help of some sighted walkers, to be met…
Happy Camping by Jody Woolcock
I want to explore everywhere on foot and on occasions, this could mean pitching up for a night or two, so I can carry on the following day.