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A Walk on the Wild Side – Our John Muir Way Adventure
By Lynne Batey When ‘Storm Floris’ decided to join us on the John Muir Way, we knew we were in for an adventure! The full John Muir Way journeys for 135 miles from Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde to Dunbar in East Lothian. Time restraints only allowed us five nights, so we opted for the…
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Greetings from Hadrian’s Wall
By Sarah Hodgson We came looking for ruins, but what we found was much more than a lonely stone barrier – it was a route alive with history, hikers, and the occasional stubborn cow. Walking where Roman soldiers once patrolled the very edge of an empire, the views stretch for miles over moorland and stone,…
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Next Year’s Holiday at This Year’s Price
Why booking now means more than just saving money There’s something really quite satisfying about getting next year’s adventure in the diary – perhaps even before this one’s wrapped up. A little promise in the calendar, something to look forward to when the nights draw in and the kettle’s working overtime. Right now, if you…
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Another Perfect Week on the Pembrokeshire Coast
By Shelley Watson Last year I walked half of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from Marloes to St Dogmaels with my mum. We loved it so much we went back to finish it this year. Amroth to Manorbier Our first day back on the coast path treated us to some varied terrain. We arrived in Amroth…
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Anne-Marie’s Jersey Coastal Path Adventure
By Anne-Marie Wilson Those of you who have read my blogs for the last couple of years will know that I am a big fan of staying dry and being warm. Having completed the West Highland Way in 2023 (where it is safe to say I got a bit wet) and the Cotswold Way in…
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Alternatives to the West Highland Way
By Mark Wright The West Highland Way is one of those rare walks that seems to have it all – dramatic scenery, rugged Highland spirit, a real sense of journey, and the occasional pub where you can toast your progress with a well-earned dram. Stretching 95 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, it climbs steadily…
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Notes from the South Downs Way
By Mark Wright Previous familiarisation trips with my daughter Eb have seen us follow rivers and coastlines – along the Thames Path from Oxford to Westminster, and from St Ives to the Lizard on the South West Coast Path. This time, though, we found ourselves heading somewhere a little different. No water’s edge to follow…
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Finding My Feet Again: Two Perfect Days on the Cumbria Way
By Sarah Bennett Eighteen months ago I underwent spinal surgery, and since then, my approach to walking has changed. I now look for routes that are manageable but still fulfilling, and paths that remind me why I fell in love with walking in the first place, without pushing my recovery too far. This stretch of…
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Top 5 Coast to Coast Walks: Explore the Best of Britain
By Mark Wright For those seeking a true long-distance adventure, nothing compares to the challenge and beauty of a coast to coast walk. From the rugged Highlands of Scotland to the rolling hills of Devon, these five iconic routes cross some of the most spectacular and diverse landscapes in the country, each offering its own…
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Monika’s Cross Border Adventure on St Cuthbert’s Way
By Monika Rusiewicz Last summer, I was given the opportunity to walk St Cuthbert’s Way, which runs from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland. I was once again joined on this adventure by my sister, Aggie. The walk is named after the 7th century saint who began his…
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