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My Hiking Plans for 2015. Why I’m back(pack)ing the Cape Wrath Trail. I’ve been backpacking for over 30 years now and walked half of the Pennine Way when I was just 15 years old. I have since walked many of England’s long distance trails as well as hiked in Europe over the years, but have done little backpacking in Scotland. I am now looking for more challenging […]. Backpacking: Does it weigh heavily on your mind as well as your back? Loneliness and the Joy of Solitude: Thoughts of a Solo Backpacker.
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My Hiking Plans for 2015. Book Review: Rattlesnakes and Bald Eagles – Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail by Chris Townsend. Way back in 1982, at the tender age of 15, I attempted my very first long distance hike and backpacking adventure – The Pennine Way – England’s first designated National Trail. I was inspired by a man who has since become arguably the UK’s premier authority on long distance hiking and backpacking Chris Townsend. In the same year […]. Enter your email address for new posts to your inbox.
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My Hiking Plans for 2015. February #microadventure : Buckden Beck and a Windy Wild Camp. It’s March so why is it called February #microadventure? Well, the truth is, February was a busy month what with my son’s birthday, hiking 8 days of the South Yorkshire Way and the only free time I had left coinciding with a busy time for Stuart Greig, my #microadventure hiking buddy. So we decided to […]. January #microadventure – Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Plover Hill circular. Feb 22, 2015. My Hiking Plans for 2015.
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My Hiking Plans for 2015. Why I’m back(pack)ing the Cape Wrath Trail. I’ve been backpacking for over 30 years now and walked half of the Pennine Way when I was just 15 years old. I have since walked many of England’s long distance trails as well as hiked in Europe over the years, but have done little backpacking in Scotland. I am now looking for more challenging […]. Backpacking: Does it weigh heavily on your mind as well as your back? Loneliness and the Joy of Solitude: Thoughts of a Solo Backpacker.
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My Hiking Plans for 2015. Gordale Scar to Malham Tarn in Video. On July 25th 2015 Stuart Greig (aka @LoneWalkerUK) and I went for a walk around Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales. Instead of me writing about it I thought I would create a video of the walk instead. Enjoy! It was a glorious day and we enjoyed our walk immensely. You can […]. February #microadventure : Buckden Beck and a Windy Wild Camp. It’s March so why is it called February #microadventure? A friend’s first wild ca...
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My Hiking Plans for 2015. Articles that inspire me. Hiking with the old acorn lady. HIKING WITH THE OLD ACORN LADY She knows the green cavern Through which we walk From Springer Mountain To the caribou loam of Maine, She sees rocks release Ancient reserves of moonlight And bathes herself in the glow, Hears frogs pray for rain, Sees beans and squash in bloom Where I see only straw. A […]. Enter your email address for new posts to your inbox. Enter Your Email Address and Hit Subscibe. Feb 22, 2015. Paul Di...
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January #microadventure – Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Plover Hill circular – PilgrimChris.com
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My Hiking Plans for 2015. January #microadventure – Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Plover Hill circular. So it came at on opportune moment when I discovered that my friend and hiking companion Stuart Greig. Had also been interested in an article I was reading by adventurer, author and motivational speaker Alastair Humphreys. 8220;Each month the challenge is to spend one night out in the wild”. And maybe find inspiration for your own micro adventures this year. Plover Hill Wild Camp. The ascent up the west side...
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Standedge to Mankinholes: Day 3 of my 50th Anniversary #PennineWay hike – PilgrimChris.com
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My Hiking Plans for 2015. Standedge to Mankinholes: Day 3 of my 50th Anniversary #PennineWay hike. Date: Saturday 24 May 2015. Standedge to Mankinholes. Approx 15 miles. Silka and Annette outside The Carriage House. On a wet, misty morn. What a difference a night makes! Only a few hours before I had been sitting with Silka. And Annette outside The Carriage House enjoying drinks in the sunshine and here I am the following morning taking a picture of these two delightful ladies in the pouring rain! 2 years...
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My Hiking Plans for 2015. Snow, Winds and Tightrope Walking in the #YorkshireDales. Before you read my latest blog post may I suggest you go put the kettle on? All will be revealed in a couple of minutes The First Snows It had forecast snow and indeed I could ‘feel’ it in the air on the afternoon of Friday 20th November. The temperature had dropped steadily over […]. Standedge to Mankinholes: Day 3 of my 50th Anniversary #PennineWay hike. Torside to Standedge: Day 2 of my 50th anniversary #pennineway hike.
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Best Foot Forward – Foot Care Tips for the Long Distance Hiker. – PilgrimChris.com
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My Hiking Plans for 2015. Best Foot Forward – Foot Care Tips for the Long Distance Hiker. Hiking involves walking and walking means being on your feet a lot. Obvious right? So shouldn’t we treat our feet with respect and love? You certainly don’t buy online because you have your eye on that pair of good looking boots that are in the sale do you? Of course not. That’s just asking for trouble. These days there is a huge selection of tough, waterproof, breathable and LIGHT boots that won’t make you fe...