writing and hiking in the sun
England is one of the four countries that comprises the United Kingdom (UK).
The country shares land borders with Wales and Scotland and includes over 100 islands.
England offers very varied hiking, from mountains and dales to coastal and canal walking.
There is a comprehensive network of rights of way, which mean it is relatively easy for hikers to access the countryside and hills.
The England Coast Path is due to open in 2020, already many sections are already accessible.
When it’s winter sun you’re after, South Wales isn’t the place that springs to mind. And yet, I’ve just enjoyed ten days of pretty good weather there, while the Algarve reservoirs rapidly filled with rainwater amidst some biblical downpours. It … Continued
There were several reasons for me walking to Carvoeiro. First and foremost, I’d set myself the challenge of walking 100 miles in June, which meant I needed to get out for some solitary walking on weekdays as well as at … Continued
Don’t ever be deceived into thinking places that look idyllic are necessarily filled with pleasant, peace-loving people. This morning we got a glimpse of the darker side of village life, i.e. the disdain some local people feel towards visitors, when Harri … Continued
Thankfully, today’s weather was a marked improvement on yesterday’s and, though I’ve long stopped believing anything the BBC weathermen say, the forecast was good. Unfortunately, good weather in October doesn’t generally mean warm and sunny, and it was as cold … Continued
