writing and hiking in the sun
For a hiker, there is no better feeling than completing a long-distance trail.
Knowing you are literally following in the footsteps of many others who are also passionate about walking, the satisfaction of knowing that each day’s miles bring you closer to your end destination.
Long-distance trails are best tackled – and enjoyed – in one continuous trip. If you can spare the time, walking a linear route in its entirety is logistically easier than returning to various points mid-route. This is how we walked O Fôn i Fynwy and the Via Algarviana.
We completed the Pembrokeshire Coast Path over several weekends, but found this approach difficult when we decided to tackle the South West Coast Path (which we have yet to finish).
Most long-distance trails are marked on maps and there are often guidebooks available. Harri has written one of the guidebooks for the Wales Coast Path.
It takes a long time to walk from Burnham-on-Sea to Bridgwater. In fact, when we mentioned our afternoon’s plans to the people in the local pub they clearly thought we were mad. When we told them we’d set off from … Continued
With tonight’s hotel accommodation in Bridgwater booked, we had little option but to cover the distance from Weston-Super-Mare to Burnham-on-Sea before lunch. There is no way of crossing the River Parrett downstream (there’s no ferry) so the England Coast Path travels inland … Continued
With our elevensies rapidly devoured and the sky getting greyer and greyer, we reluctantly hoisted our rucksacks onto our backs and set off again. Clevedon is home to the largest tidal pool I’ve ever seen. Marine Lake is located at the far … Continued
A long, tough day of inclement British weather and mixed spirits (though sadly, not of the gin and tonic type!). We woke at 6.30am to brilliant sunshine and the prospect of a pretty long day’s walking. Harri is usually meticulous … Continued
