Walking

Slow Ways – Jarsou one, Hebjar two, Gatheb one. – South Shields to Gateshead Distance 19.7km / 12.0mi I woke up with a sense of excitement this morning, this was my final day of walking. My excitement was tempered by the weather forecast which was forecasting heavy rain but I didn’t have any choice. I…

Slow Ways Routes – Sunwhi one, Souwhi one – Sunderland to South Shields Distance 18km / 11 mi Back to the start of the trail for a reasonably late start as today I had friends walking with me again. Joing me at Sunderland was Gillian from church. Today’s route was familiar to me as I…

Slow Way Route – Housun one – Houghton-le-Spring to Sunderland Distance 12km / 7 mi It was back on the bus to return to Houghton-le-Spring and start of today’s Slow Way. I was not just walking to Sunderland but was visiting Sunderland Basis which is Oasis Community Housing’s drop in centre there. It was a…

Slow Ways Routes – Durwes two, Weshou one – Durham to Houghton-le-Spring Distance 17km / 11 mi I was up and away early today, grateful I had sorted out my backpack last night. I got the bus into Durham and walked the first bit of today’s route before taking a detour to the Cathedral. I…

Slow Ways Routes – Bisshi one, Wilbis one, Wilbra one, Bradur one – Shildon to Durham Distance 24.3km / 15mi Today was mostly along the Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path so I was expecting an ‘easy’ day. I was looking forward to getting to Durham, it was my next milestone and from there on…

Slow Ways Route – Shidar one – Darlington to Shildon Distance 20km / 12mi I made use of the coffee making facilities as I packed up this morning. The first part of my walk was through the town. It was very quiet, not just because it was early but also because it was a Sunday.…

Slow Ways Routes – Hurnor one, Darhur one – Northallerton to Darlington Distance 28km / 17mi I knew today was going to be a longer day with 28km to walk. I had booked an Airbnb room in Darlington so I wasn’t worried about pitching a tent or thinking where to stay. All I had to…

Slow Ways Route – Northi one – Thirsk to Northallerton Distance 18km / 11 mi It was great to be able to go downstairs at 07.00 and have a Wetherspoons breakfast, it made for a nice start to the day. I took my selfie to prove I had finished and started my Slow Ways Route…

Slow Ways Route – Thieas two – Easingwold to Thirsk Distance 21km / 13mi It was a wet start to a wet day today. I was up and about without seeing anyone at the restaurant and set off in the rain. I was tempted to take the direct route into the village along the road…

Slow Ways Route – Easshi one Distance 21km / 13 mi Breakfast was included so I got packed up and enjoyed a leisurely start looking at the passing trains. It was a straightforward walk today with a long stretch of road walking. I had booked a room just before the village of Easingwold above an…