Recent Walks

Berkeley to Bristol (Day 3)

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One of the challenges of long distance trail walking is sleeping in a different bed every night.  At home I sleep on a firm bed and rarely find a hotel or guest house with anything…

Gloucester to Berkeley (Day 2)

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After a good night’s rest I am ready to set off on day two of my long distance walk.  Knowing that over the next few days I will be offered a full English breakfast at…

St Edward’s Way – Day 2 – Winterborne Stickland to Shaftesbury

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For much of our walk, on the first section of the St Edward’s Way, yesterday the weather was overcast and a bit muggy but today’s forecast promises clearing skies and plenty of sunshine.  So before…

The South Downs Way

My guide to walking the South Downs Way

South Downs Way – Planning the Trip
South Downs Way – Day 1 – Winchester to East Meon
South Downs Way – Day 2 – East Meon to Elsted
South Downs Way – Day 3 – Elsted to Amberley
South Downs Way – Day 4 – Amberley to Bramber
South Downs Way – Day 6 – Rodmell to Eastbourne