The Pennine Way should actually be called the ‘Pennine and Cheviot Way’ according to Alfred Wainwright, author of the Pennine Way Companion. The route also excludes some of the Pennines to the south. This was a regular subject of conversation…
So far this year we have posted about walking New Year’s resolutions and walking festivals, with a list of almost 100 festivals running in 2024. But, another key feature of the walking season has to be walking challenge events. Attracting…
Walking Festivals are a key feature of the walking calendar. They are a great way to profile stunning walking country and attract new people to walking. Run by local walking groups, local authorities or a collaboration of individuals and organisations,…
There is much going on in the world of walking with lots of great initiatives, articles and stories. There’s a host of organisations promoting their programmes and successes. And some great individuals with well stocked social media accounts providing stunning…
The South Downs is a stunning range of chalk hills stretching from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex. It borders the Surrey Hills National Landscape to the north and is close to Chichester Harbour National Landscape in the…
Happy New Year. January 2024! For many changing the calendar provides new momentum and an opportunity to look ahead and imagine what will (or could) be over the next 12 months. Many will make a commitment to themselves to do…
There is so much to do and see in Brighton. Especially following the recent opening of the National Open Water Swimming Centre on Madeira Drive, and more coming soon with plans for Black Rock. But if the pier(s), Pavilion, aquarium,…
Mobile technology has been brilliant for walking. Apps provide walking inspiration and guidance wherever you are, and built in GPS tracking provides easy navigation. Over 20 years ago I first linked a mobile car gps receiver to a PDA (for those…
The devastation caused to public transport by ripping up much of the UKs rail network has since become a bonus for walkers, horse riders and cyclists. Many miles of remaining track bed have been put to great use as nature…
In my late teens and twenties I was a keen walker and climber, but as often happens with hobbies, things got in the way. By the end of 2020 asthma and two bouts of covid had taken their toll and…