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DAY 1- CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022
Camino La Rioja… Pamplona to Puente La Reina Distance: 16 miles Weather: started off a bit drizzly but the sun soon came out. Health: Everyone is doing really well. Tired, but still laughing and no blisters! The one with the beautiful birds, the donkeys and the Irish! SUMMARY What a fab day. We started out…
Read MoreTRAVEL DAY – CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022
Camino La Rioja… the journey begins here! 2.45pm – OMG! Hilly and Sue are 15 mins early? If you know Hilly then you will understand the Omg! We collect Andrea then drive to Grange Park and squeeze in the last passenger, Gabriele. Gabriele answers the door with a good book in her hand. In a…
Read MoreHow to Navigate A Stile
With the introduction of the new AG Travel Planning Software for our walking holidays, we are adding a series of educational videos to the plan. In this video, we explain the safest way to navigate a stile, but this technique is also applicable to steep steps and ladders.
Read MoreIMPORTANT WALKING CLUB UPDATES FOR 2022
On Wednesday 16th February 2022 I presented a live update of the changes that are happening within the Walking Club for 2022. I appreciate not everyone was able to attend the meeting, therefore you can watch the replay at the bottom of this blog (or click here). I also appreciate that not everyone has 45 mins…
Read MoreThe New Highway Code Updates – a Summary for walkers
I know that there is a lot of controversy surrounding the new highway code laws, but I personally feel that they are a welcome change, especially for walking groups. The Highway Code was originally established in 1931 and it has been updated hundreds of times since then. The new version is available to read online,…
Read MoreCan I Walk Across A Farmers Field In The UK?
The UK is laden with acres and acres of lush green fields, pastureland, hills and mountains, but the bottom line is that all of the above, including miles and miles of tracks, pathways and bridleways usually cross land that is owned by someone. The words “public footpath” means exactly that – public, however, if you…
Read MoreWhat are the benefits of a daily walk?
For me, walking is something that I need in my life to keep me on track, motivated and inspired. But, when you own a walking club I found that I was making excuses to not walk on my own because “I was walking with the club later in the day”. Walking for pleasure became a…
Read MoreDo Dogs Get Tired Of Doing The Same Walk?
As I set off on my regular morning walk with little Ava (our Jackapoo puppy) I started to think whether dogs get bored doing the same walk over and over? During the first lockdown, I remember feeling bored and frustrated that I was only allowed to walk from my house which was very limiting. But…
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