 |
Date |
Location |
Distance |
Comment |
| 25
April 07 |
John
o'Groats |
0 miles |
JoG
almost deserted and no send off! Long way to go!!! |
| 28
April 07 |
Forsinard |
55
miles |
On
the move now. Wild and very remote - but beautiful. Sun all the way so far. |
| 1 May
07 |
Loch
Fleet |
95
miles |
The
view from 'The Mound' (causeway) worth every step. Nature at its finest
- despite the roar of traffic. Hi to Donald and thanks for the photos. |
| 6 May
07 |
Drumnadrochit |
157
miles |
First
bad weather day - rain with hail on high ground, but spirits not dampened.
Joining the Great Glen Way tomorrow. |
| 8
May 07 |
Fort
Augustus |
185
miles |
Loch
Ness now behind - still looking menacing under heavy cloud. |
| 11
May 07 |
Fort
William |
220
miles |
Snow
visible on Ben Nevis and surrounding tops. Last 3 days on Caledonian Canal
have been a delight. Thanks to Tom for his company. Rest day then the challenge
of West Highland Way. |
| 14
May 07 |
Kings
House (Glen Coe) |
245
miles |
After
a damp first day to Kinlochleven, now rewarded with a fantastic high level
walk and spectacular long distance views - especially from the Devil's Staircase. |
| 17
May 07 |
Inverarnan |
275
miles |
Weather
has turned with mist, rain and low cloud restricting views and making going
hard. |
| 20
May 07 |
Milngavie |
320
miles |
End
of West Highland Way and a great experience - despite horizontal rain across
Loch Lomond. Hi to all fellow walkers who have passed me by as they go north
from Milngavie. |
| 21
May 07 |
Glasgow
City Centre |
330
miles |
A delightful
river and canal side walk has come to an abrupt end with the hustle and
bustle of M8 motorway and Glasgow. I cannot wait to get back to the peace
and tranquility of the countryside. |
| The
last 27 days have taken me through remote highlands, over hills with rewarding
views, by Lochs and rivers, under heavy cloud and clear blue skies. Fantastic!!
Scotland is wonderful whatever the weather. I have met some wonderful
people and have plenty of stories to tell already. Thanks to you all
for your support - it means so much, especially when the going gets tough.
Please keep the sponsorship coming - miles4money is all
about raising as much money as possible for MRDF and Children in Need. |
| Due
to family illness, I had to postpone the leg from Glasgow to Carnforth.
This section has now been completed. (See diary for details)
|
| 10
June 07 |
Camforth |
330
miles |
Back
on the way now, thanks for everyone's help and support over the last couple
of weeks. |
| 17
June 07 |
Cronton |
395
miles |
The
weather has been very dull and cloudy which has spoilt the views along this
leg. Hopefully things will improve soon! |
| 23
June 07 |
Castle
Mill |
445
miles |
The
hills are now back in view after a very flat and dull leg. |
| 30
June 07 |
Kington |
508
miles |
The
weather has been very bad with some localised flooding. I've had to make
a few diversions although I could not avoid a knee deep "puddle"
at one point! |
| 6 July
07 |
Severn
Crossing |
593
miles |
After
a mixture of rain and sun, with some very muddy sections along Offa's Dyke,
I have made it across the Old Severn Bridge. Back home for a week for a
well earned rest. |
Poor
weather has dominated much of this section, often obscuring
views and making the going difficult. Thanks to Russell for keeping me
company from Kington to Llanvetherine. There have been some good days,
and memories of the Kent Estuary (Cumbria), Pont-Cysylite aquaduct, Montgomery
to Newcastle on Clun, Hay Bluff & Hattarrall Hill will remain long
after the wet days are forgotten. However, all these are over-shadowed
by the warm welcome, generous hospitality and help provided by my new
found Methodist friends along the way. My sincere thanks to you
all. The fundraising target of £5,000 is now within reach
so please keep the sponsorship coming - miles4money is
all about raising as much money as possible for MRDF and Children in Need. |
| 17
July 07 |
Hamilton |
611
miles |
It
seemed strange returning to Scotland. A very enjoyable day on Clyde Walkway
especially meeting fellow e2e walkers, Tom & Matthew Lawfield. Goodluck
guys. |
| 25
July 07 |
Carlisle |
700
miles |
Despite
several grey & wet days, the Southern Uplands and distant views of Cumbria
were highlights of this section. Also the visit to Wigton Road Methodist
Church Carlisle, a magnificent centre for worship. |
| 27
July 07 |
Keswick |
730
miles |
My
passion for the Lakeland has been rekindled by the approach and passage
through Caldbeck Fells. More to come later in August. |
| 24
Aug 07 |
Milnthorpe |
768
miles |
A very
significant, though short section, as I can now claim a continuous route
from JoG to Severn Crossing. The combination of low and high level walking
produced 4 very enjoyable days, with Derwent Water and Lyth Valley particularly
beautiful in glorious summer sunshine (at last!!). Now for the West Country. |
| 10
Sept 07 |
Tiverton |
866
miles |
Since
restarting at the Severn Crossing on 3 Sept I have enjoyed sunshine and
the sparkling waters of the Bristol Channel. Then twisting and turning my
way through the Somerset Levels and over the Quantock Hills before entering
Devon. |
| 16
Sept 07 |
Launceston |
922
miles |
The
wonderful Devon countryside is now behind. Dartmoor has been my companion
for the last few days, with the views from Meldon and Lakes viaducts the
highlights of this memorable leg of the walk. |
| 24
Sept 07 |
Ludgvan |
1013
miles |
St
Michael's Mount lies majestically to the south as the end approaches. Cornwall,
with its rugged coastline and green rolling hills has not disappointed.
I will always remember the concert at Redruth Methodist Church where the
musical talents and pride of Cornish people were in full view. |
| 26
Sept 07 |
Land's
End |
1028
miles |
I
approached via Carn Brea (for the view) and the South West Coastal Path
via Sennen Cove to arrive at a cold but sunny Land's End and the finish
of my adventure of life-time. |
The
West Country leg of my journey has been a mixture of rolling hills, rich
pastures and farmland, barren moors, narrow high hedged lanes and breath-taking
coastal views. With warm September sunshine most of the way, this has
been a fitting end to my journey through our magnificent island. Physically,
I finished in good shape and have never felt as fit. Yet again I have
met many new friends from our Methodist Church family and all have been
very generous with hospitality and donations to the fund. I have been
touched by the generosity of complete strangers who have stopped along
the way to chat and given donations . My sincere thanks and good wishes
to you all. Am I glad I did it, you bet I am!!!
The
fundraising target of £5,000 is now within reach so please
keep the donations coming - miles4money is all about raising
as much money as possible for MRDF and Children in Need. Thank you.
|
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out my diary here |
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Last updated 02/10/07 |