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Kit Check for the North Downs Way
Time to check my kit for the 9 day hike along the North Downs. I have changed it a bit from the South Downs Way as I am only camping for 2 nights. So have done away with any cooking equipment and food. Instead I shall rely on pub food and morning cafe’s (If I… Continue reading
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Final Walk before the Big One
I had an unexpected day off today, so with the weather being ideal I decided it was time for a last walk before the North Downs Way. Originally I had thought about just doing one of my normal walks. However, on reflection I decided to go somewhere new. In the end that was a great… Continue reading
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What can AI add to my North Downs Way plan?
So to be honest I have planned everything out from where to stay to where to eat. I did look at a few highlights on the maps and my guide as well. I thought it would be interesting to see what ChatGPT can come up with. I wondered whether this could have saved me time… Continue reading
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Beware the North Face Backpack scam
Had a few Facebook ads appearing lately with a ‘too good to be true’ deal on North Face Backpacks. Quite clearly a scam, so pleased avoid and share with friends. Beware The Fake 90% Off The North Face Clearance Sales Continue reading
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Coastal Path: Shoeburyness to Barling Creek
Total Distance: 11.2 miles Summary Monday I was still a little frazzled by too much drinking on Saturday, so I wisely opted for Tuesday as the day to do this walk. It continues on from my last Coastal Path walk which ends up at Shoeburyness. It takes you into Great Wakering, over Wakering Common, around… Continue reading
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Time to start training for the North Downs Way
Only just over 2 months to go before the North Downs Way walk so it is about time I got back into walking shape. I decided that I would do a bit more of the Saffron Trail from Belfairs Wood down to Leigh On Sea where it meets the Coastal Path. When planning this I… Continue reading
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My Next Long Distance Walk: The North Downs Way
I have spent a bit of time since walking the South Downs Way thinking about what to do next. Accommodation/campsite availability is the main thing that puts me off a trail. I would prefer to camp as it is cheaper but the number of campsites seems to have dwindled since Covid and the costs of… Continue reading
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A Christmas Carol Walk
There is nothing better than having a walk in London in the evening at Christmas. All the lights are on and everyone is in a festive mood. With that in mind I set about planning a walk based on ‘A Christmas Carol’. We started at Tower Hill tube station, mainly because that’s where I get… Continue reading
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Saffron Trail/Roach Valley Way/Prittlewell Brook Loop
Last Thursday was a lovely day when I had planned to do this walk but….my Son was off school so that scuppered that. SO instead Rob and I decided we would do this today. It was raining heavily. Rob seemed unfazed and not wanting to show any signs of weakness I said of course! The… Continue reading
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East of England Coastal Path – Leigh on Sea to Shoeburyness
Sometimes some of the sections of a trail are fairly monotonous but necessary. This is one of those. Don’t get me wrong it is a lovely walk, the views across the estuary are nice on a good day and there are plenty of places to stop. However, it is flat and fairly straight all the… Continue reading
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