South Downs Way
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There may be trouble ahead…
A day after my first proper walk with the full pack it felt liked I had pulled a muscle in the back of the leg. Not sure whether it was to do with the walk or the gardening I did but it is a bit of a pain. Managed a short walk yesterday before deciding Continue reading
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Day 1 Plan – Winchester to Winchester Morn Campsite
Day 1 Saturday 25/5/24 – 6.35 miles – Winchester to Winchester Morn Campsite Start : 13:30 Duration: 02:10 Finish: About 16:00 Notes: Get lunch in Winchester. Restaurant at Holiday Inn for evening meal. Need to get breakfast for tomorrow. Campsite: Winchester Morn – Booked Water Point: Chilcomb on the path. Day 1 Route Continue reading
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Today's prep walk
I have been doing a variety of short and long walks over the past two months. I have started to carry a bit more to simulate the rucksack. Here is today’s walk. It went quite well and showed me that the times in OSmaps online are longer than I walk. Therefore I will need to Continue reading
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New equipment arrived today.
I needed to get a new tent as my 2 man tent I only bought last year is too heavy at about 3-3.5kg. I needed one big enough to fit two adults with room for gear so opted for the Nevis 300 three man tent. This is a light tent at 2.5kg and packs down Continue reading
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Basic Reading for The South Downs Way
There are plenty of videos, blogs and books out there and most are well worth a look. My wife bought me a book called ‘Trekking the South Downs Way’ published by Knife Edge Outdoor Guidebooks. This is a particularly good book including routes, accommodation, itinerary and what to pack. However, even though it was only Continue reading
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The South Downs Way
Although I am now an honorary Essex Man I am Sussex born and bred and have always wanted to walk the South Downs Way. At the ripe old age of 53 I have decided it is now or never. The walk is 100 miles which I intend to do in 9 days. I have been Continue reading
Essex Man Does Walking 