Pilgrimage
An unexpected change in my life occurred in 2022, Walking became intertwined with pilgrimage. I had been living quite contentedly without faith for over twenty years and I had no plans to change that. I had also made walking the…
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My Journey Resumes
I am just remembering now that one of my favourite books as a child was a Sunday School Prize, Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan – I am not sure why. I loved the idea of the pilgrim’s journey his adventures…
The Coast to Holy Island
Day Five - St Cuthbert's Way
I woke up on my final day's walking to thick fog. I had pitched my tent so I cpild get up in the morning and look out across the sea to Holy Island and I couldn't see a thing.
Wooler to the Coast
Day 4 – St Cuthbert’s Way
Once again I woke up with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and purpose. I only had one more full day to go and I wasn’t far from the coast wasn’t I?
Kirk Yetholm to Wooler
Day 3 – St Cuthberts Way
It’s amazing what a good nights sleep will do. I felt much better though I was beginning to think that yesterday’s struggles might be more than the heat and the weight of my backpack.
Lilliardsedge to Kirk Yetholm
Day Two – St Cuthberts Way
The day dawned fine with mist quickly disappearing and leaving only dew soaked grass in the early sunshine. I wanted to be up and away at six thirty as I knew I had one of my longest days today.
Melrose to Lilliardsedge
Day One - St Cuthberts Way
This first day was full of hope, expectation and awesome views as well as a very steep climb to start off the walk