Tag: England
The Point I Turned Back: Hiking the South Hams Way in Bad Weather
It started as a perfect spring walk on the South Hams Way — until the weather changed. A quiet reflection on turning back, adjusting plans, and trusting your judgement on the trail.
The Coast to Coast on the North York Moors: Hail, Wildfire, and Reaching Robin Hood’s Bay
Wild Weather, steep climbs, and that knotty feeling when the sea finally comes into view. This article covers the final stage of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk, crossing the North York Moors from the Cleveland Hills to Robin Hood’s Bay. It’s a landscape of wide skies, exposed moorland, and a fitting, often emotional end to…
Coast to Coast Through the Yorkshire Dales: Sheep, Drystone Walls, And The Best Wild Camp
Leaving the Lake District behind, we follow the trail into the Yorkshire Dales National Park. From a moonlit wild camp on Smardale Fell to the drystone walls of Swaledale, this is where I find peace (and you might pick up some tips!).
The Coast to Coast in the Lake District: Highlights, Heavy Rain, and Hard Lessons
A rain-lashed ridge walk, a sudden fall, and the moments that made it all worth it. This is my experience of the Coast to Coast through the Lake District — the highs, the hard lessons, and the landscapes I’ll never forget.
Hiking Wainwright’s Coast to Coast: A Real Backpacker’s Guide
Get your bearings with this complete guide to backpacking the Coast to Coast! From navigation advice and spectacular high-route alternatives to resupply and travel logistics, it’s packed with first-hand trail insight. This iconic 200-mile journey awaits — step into the guide and plan your hike with confidence!
Coast to Coast Campsites: Where To Stay From St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay
Walking Wainwright’s Coast to Coast was an unforgettable adventure – and swapping my usual wild camping for 12 different campsites made for a sociable change of pace. Campsites are a great option if you’re walking with others, but while some were fantastic, others not so much. Here are my candid reviews of all 12 campsites…