Saltburn to Skinningrove
Saltburn “How come we’re walking to Skinningrove, isn’t it really industrial?”. It’s a good question from one our group and he’s in for a very pleasant surprise! If you haven’t …
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Muker – Keld – Crackpot Loop
Today we’re ‘co-ed’ and the better for it. Language is less Anglo-Saxon and the anecdotes are either new or told from a different (and more caring) angle. Even the scenery …
Whernside – Loop Walk from Ribblehead Viaduct
Whernside, at 2,415 feet (736 metres) is the highest of the Three Yorkshire Peaks, the other two being Ingleborough (2,372 feet) and Pen-Y-Ghent (2277 feet). It’s name is thought to …
Rosedale and the Seated Man
Today we learn that not all well planned days bear fruit and not all fruitful days are well planned. “Fancy a walk on Friday”, the Pilgrim is asking as she’s …
Osmotherley to Swainby in the Snow
It’s been a wild old night with gales and snow blowing into drifts on the hills. Here in York there’s very little evidence of the front that went through whilst …
Osmotherley, Cod Beck, Drovers Road and Oakdale – Devine
North Yorkshire is sleeping under a blanket of gently drifting mist and fog. According to the Met Office, the difference between the two is visibility. If you can see more …
Benidorm Day 4 – La Creu and Sierra Gelada
Benidorm, Friday. Last night was exceptional as we returned to the Nepali and we’re extremely upbeat today as we intend walking to variously named La Creu, La Cruz, and The …
Benidorm Day 3 – Albir and Altea
Benidorm – Thursday. So, it’s an earlier start. We’re intent on checking out the advice gained yesterday off Colin from Bolton. The bus he’d suggested passes the hotel and the …
Benidorm Day 1 & 2 – It’s more than the reputation!
Wednesday. So, we’re up and about, perhaps not as early as we would have liked but the flight and travel time yesterday coupled with the fabulous Nepalese meal at the …
Newcastle Castle and the Literary and Philosophical Society!
So Peeps, today we learn that Newcastle has a Castle and the city derives its name from an order issued by William the Conquerer, to build a “New Castle on the …
Camino – To Bilbao and beyond…
So Peeps, today we learn that there is an element of sadness at the end of any great holiday but the wonderful and evocative memories override. We’ve got our tickets …
Camino – Galizona to Santander
So Peeps, today we learn that the people of Santoña can party like no others and if I’m really pushed I can just about get by in Spanish. Last night …
Camino – Liendo to Santoña
So, Peeps, today we learn that patxeran at the end of a meal can help you sleep and blipping the throttle of a petrol-driven strimmer for no apparent reason can really …
Camino – Castro Urdiales to Liendo
So Peeps, apparently, between 20% and 40% of adults do this in bed. I’m guessing I now have your undivided attention and I’ll cover the above soon but for the …
Camino – Portugalete to Castro Urdiales
So, today we learn that the last hill may be tough but you can do it with the encouragement of good friends and that hot showers should be treated with …