London to Gateshead

  • Weekend Reset

    Weekend Reset

    Everything came to a head on that Thursday evening at my campsite at Glebe Farm, Kings Ripton. I knew then that I had to make decisions about my walk as I had to let people know in good time when exactly I would be finishing. My schedule was already two days behind and I knew…

  • Back to Peterborough

    Back to Peterborough

    I was on my way to the shop this morning thinking about what I would write for this blog post and remembering my journey back to Peterborough with Rev Danie. A man was walking towards me and as I past him he shouted “What are you smiling for you daft c**t”. I hadn’t realised I…

  • On the Trail again

    On the Trail again

    Slow Ways Routes – Hunram one, Petram one I woke with a new sense of purpose and positivity. I had enjoyed my night in my alternative tent, there was more room and it was definitely easier to pitch and pack away. The boots too were much better, my feet had healed a bit and I…

  • Goodbye Peterborough

    Goodbye Peterborough

    Slow Way – Marpet one I left my Airbnb and walked back to my Slow Way route. All these extras to and from overnight accommodation add extra kilometres to my walk. It was a straightforward walk into the city centre to complete yesterday’s route Petram one. Once again there were reminders of the past among…

  • Into the Flatlands

    Into the Flatlands

    Slow Ways Routes – Boumar one, Boubil one The day dawned bright and sunny. I walked into the centre of Market Deeping to start my route and discovered how nice it looked. Something I hadn’t appreciated yesterday in the rain. You can see how happy I am as I pass yet another beautiful old church.…

  • A memorable pub visit

    A memorable pub visit

    Slow Way Route – Boubil one After breakfast I said my fond farewells and set off once more. The walk today was going to be one of fields and villages and most villages having a beautiful church. I passed through the village of Haconby the footpaths taking me through different kinds of fields and with…

  • An unfolding landscape

    An unfolding landscape

    Slow Ways Routes Slebil one, Slemet one I wanted to be away early to be on my way and also because I wanted to be packed up before too many people were out and about. I made sure I left no trace and started my walk though very quiet village streets. A short stretch of…

  • Harvest Home

    Harvest Home

    Slow Ways Routes – Slemet one, Linmet one Today was a slow start as breakfast was included at Jan and Ian’s Airbnb. Also I wasn’t in a hurry as it had rained heavily and it was still raining in the morning. I got my waterproof gear on and set off only to get into the…

  • Lincoln

    Lincoln

    Slow Ways Route – Linmet one It was a gentle start to the day today. It was lovely to share breakfast with Peter and Anny, I felt so honoured to be receiving such lovely hospitality. It was a short walk today and I knew I would be following the Spires and Steeples trail so I…

  • A Short Walk

    A Short Walk

    Slow Ways Route – Saxlin two I knew I didn’t need to rush today as it was only a short walk along the river to the village of Saxilby and a pre-booked campsite. I decided to trust my new boots and left the old ones in the hotel room as they were too far gone…