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Hikes in England

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Peaks – Eyam, Monyash

Russell Anthony

Back in September I spent a couple of days in the Peaks for a road test of the new Durston X mid tent. I parked at the campsite in Monyash and set off from there. The path to Lathkill Dale was literally just over the road from the campsite. The weather had been really hot for the previous few weeks so the riverbeds were all dried up which was a shame. Nonethess it was a pleasant stroll along the dale eventually doubling back via Youlgreave into Monyash. Stopped off for a few jars at the Bulls Head pub before pitching … Continue reading Peaks – Eyam, Monyash

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Cumbria Way part 2 – Great Langdale to Carlisle

Russell Anthony

Day 3 – Great Langdale to Keswick A real highlight today taking in the sharp climb up Stake Pass and along the beck to Keswick. I left the campsite at Langdale early – the onsite shop doesn’t open until 8am and I didn’t want to hang about so I was away just after 06:30. What a breathtaking walk today was! The climb up Stake pass was doubly tough as I’d somehow missed the path on the map and so I spent an hour or so scrambling over rocks and sheep until I realised I’d gone very wrong! It all got … Continue reading Cumbria Way part 2 – Great Langdale to Carlisle

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Cumbria Way part 1 – Ulverston to Great Langdale

Russell Anthony

Day 1 – Ulverston to Coniston The Cumbria Way is a path that had been on my radar for a while so I was delighted to have finally arrived in Ulverston to give it a crack! Overhead cable problems meant that I arrive a little later than planned in Ulvertson so I knew I was going to be facing a tough afternoon to get to Coniston, particularly as it was touching a very warm 25 degrees. Not to be deterred I stocked up with a Tesco meal deal and I was off… Day 1 felt never ending, lots of farmers … Continue reading Cumbria Way part 1 – Ulverston to Great Langdale

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South West Coast Path – Part 1

Russell Anthony

South Haven Point to Weymouth This is Part 1 of my South West Coast path walk, starting at South Haven point in Studland Bay. This is officially the ‘End’ of the SWCP but I’ve decided to follow the path in the other direction. The plan was to walk the 37 or so miles from South Haven to Weymouth over 3 days, albeit the first day shortened substantially after the travel to get there. I took a while to get to the start point, Train, Tube, Train, Taxi, Ferry but having got to the start point I was greeted with glorious … Continue reading South West Coast Path – Part 1

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Peak District – July 2021

Russell Anthony

First time in the Peak District and what a place! This was the second weekend away with my full pack in prep for the West Highland Way. Thought I’d try to replicate some of the landscapes, albeit on a smaller scale…! Spent day 1 at Ladybower reservoir doing a 11 mile loop around the main part. Odd to see the remains of villages that were flooded to make the reservoir back in the 1940s. Pretty easy walking and was back at the car by early afternoon which gave me time to pop to the Alpkit store in Hathersage before heading … Continue reading Peak District – July 2021

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Stow on the Wold – Boughton on the Water. 2 days in the Cotswolds

Russell Anthony

Managed to catch a break in the weather to spend a couple of days in the Cotswolds prepping for my West Highland Way hike in late August. Found a free 72hr Car Park in Stow so was able to park up and head off with no fumbling around for change for once! Headed out from Stow past John Entwhistle’s (The Who) old place on the outskirts of town through Lower and Upper Slaughter, stopping at the Black Horse at Naunton for lunch. Very muddy, very boggy – tough going with a full pack! After a cheeky couple of San Miguels, … Continue reading Stow on the Wold – Boughton on the Water. 2 days in the Cotswolds