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10 Essentials That You Should Always Take On Any Walk
Whether you are out for the day on a long hike, or you are joining your local walking club for a short 3-mile saunter across the local fields, there are ten key essentials that should be with you at all times. The motivation for this blog came about as I got caught out a few…
Read MoreThe Camino is Completed… What’s Next?
If I could have a £1 for every time I have been asked this question since my return from the Camino, I would be a wealthy lady! I enjoy my challenges in life and I am always looking for the next thing. In fact, Julie and I started making a list a few years ago…
Read MoreCamino Frances – Carrión de Los Condes to Terradillos
The day we met a lady carrying 16 pairs of knickers! Distance walked: 18miles / 28 km / 41k steps We woke up excited and ready to hit the trail (after I accidentally broke Julie’s brand new trekking poles… oops). Our first stop was breakfast at a cafe around the corner from the hostel which…
Read MorePart 3 – Camino Frances | Day 1 – Travelling from the UK to Carrión De Los Condes
What a day! 18 hours of travelling was exhausting. Rachel had a fantastic prom night and Matt collected her about 11.30pm. She was not tired and I could not sleep as I wanted to hear all about it. We chatted into the night and by 12.30am we had both fallen asleep. You know what it’s…
Read MoreWhat Was That App That You Use For Local Walks?
After yet another message on Facebook asking me “What was that app you used for the walks, Julia?” I thought it was about time that I told everyone my secret as to how I find new walks in my local area. I am keen to walk at least one brand new 3-5 mile walk every…
Read MoreTen Multipurpose Backpacking Items That Help Reduce Your Pack Weight
The old saying “work smarter, not harder” is not just a good motto to live by when working in a regular job, but it also comes in handy when out of the trail. As many of you will know, I am a complete geek when it comes to gadgets and gismo’s but there are some…
Read More12 Week Training Plan for The Cotswold Way
Do you need to train for The Cotswold Way? The simple answer is yes. If you are walking the trail in eight days (most common) then you will need to comfortably walk up to 15 miles in one day. In addition, there are many hills to ascend and descend, every day! As you start the…
Read MoreDarwin On The Trail (YouTuber)
I was keen on learning more about Ultra-Light backpacking and stumbled upon a whole new world when researching on YouTube. As some of you may know, I am small. Only 5ft 2″ and I weigh around 8.5 stone 120 lbs. The recommended weight for any backpacker to carry is 10% of your body weight. With…
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