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Cotswolds Way - Day 10

Cotswolds Way - Day 10

8/15/2025

The Big Plod Finale – Into Bath

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Cotswolds Way - Day 9

Cotswolds Way - Day 9

8/13/2025

Penultimate Steps – Old Sodbury to Hinton

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Cotswolds Way - Day 8

Cotswolds Way - Day 8

8/12/2025

Heatwave Hiking and Hill Forts

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Cotswolds Way - Day 7

Cotswolds Way - Day 7

8/12/2025

Canals, Calves, Climbing Tyndale, and hotel room #9

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Cotswolds Way - Day 6

Cotswolds Way - Day 6

8/11/2025

The Cromwell Stone, Canadian Twins, and a Creepy Doll

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Cotswolds Way - Day 5

Cotswolds Way - Day 5

8/9/2025

A Quick Plod to Painswick – Cheese Rolling and Tree Tunnels

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Cotswolds Way - Day 4

Cotswolds Way - Day 4

8/7/2025

Detours, Danish, and the Ghost of My Stag Do

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Cotswolds Way - Day 3

Cotswolds Way - Day 3

8/6/2025

The Tree-Lined Trials of Day 3

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Cotswolds Way Day 2

Cotswolds Way Day 2

8/5/2025

Ghost trains and reflective doubts...

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Cotswolds Way Day 1

Cotswolds Way Day 1

8/4/2025

Chipping In: The Cotswold Way Begins

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Limestone Way - Day 4

Limestone Way - Day 4

7/31/2025

Ballidon to Rocester, 50 Shapes of Stile

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Limestone Way - Day 3

Limestone Way - Day 3

7/29/2025

Youlgrave to Ballidon

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Limestone Way - Day 2

Limestone Way - Day 2

7/27/2025

Monyash to Youlgrave

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Limestone Way - Day 1

Limestone Way - Day 1

7/26/2025

Castleton to Monyash

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C2C - Robin Hoods Bay

C2C - Robin Hoods Bay

7/5/2025

Closing out the coast to coast

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C2C Day Twelve - Osmotherly to Ravenscar (Lyke Wake Walk)

C2C Day Twelve - Osmotherly to Ravenscar (Lyke Wake Walk)

7/5/2025

A 40-mile, 17-hour trek across the North York Moors, where dawn optimism met heather-cloaked trials, and we reached Ravenscar footsore but triumphant.

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C2C Day Eleven - Richmond to Osmotherly

C2C Day Eleven - Richmond to Osmotherly

6/30/2025

The Long Plod into the North York Moors

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C2C Day Ten - Reeth to Richmond

C2C Day Ten - Reeth to Richmond

6/28/2025

A scenic trek from Reeth to Richmond, filled with beautiful landscapes and a glimpse of history, made for a rewarding day on the Coast to Coast

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Photo Capture - 27 Jun 2025 at 10:56

Photo Capture - 27 Jun 2025 at 10:56

6/27/2025

My office for the day....

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C2C Day Nine - Kirkby Stephen to Reeth (Via Keld)

C2C Day Nine - Kirkby Stephen to Reeth (Via Keld)

6/25/2025

A day of mist and milestones — from the ghostly Nine Standards to the echoing ruins above Keld, I pushed through bogs, winds, and decisions, ending with a well-earned pint in Reeth.

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C2C Day Eight - Orton to Kirkby Stephen

C2C Day Eight - Orton to Kirkby Stephen

6/22/2025

A day of adventure and camaraderie in the Dales, highlighted by a visit to the ancient Gamelands Stone Circle and ending with a hearty Sunday roast

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C2C Day Seven - Shap to Orton

C2C Day Seven - Shap to Orton

6/21/2025

Crossed the M6 and into the Dales—less drama, more charm, and a red squirrel for company.

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C2C Day Six - Patterdale to Shap

C2C Day Six - Patterdale to Shap

6/20/2025

A challenging yet rewarding day from Patterdale to Shap, filled with stunning views, refreshing waterfall moments, and the perfect fish and chips to end the adventure!

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C2C Day Five - Grasmere to Patterdale

C2C Day Five - Grasmere to Patterdale

6/18/2025

A solo climb from Grasmere to Patterdale brings pothole dodging, sunburn surprises, and a pint-worthy moment of soulful clarity.

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Photo Capture - 18 Jun 2025 at 12:34

Photo Capture - 18 Jun 2025 at 12:34

6/18/2025

Arrived in Patterdale, just waiting on my shirpa! :)

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Photo Capture - 18 Jun 2025 at 09:37

Photo Capture - 18 Jun 2025 at 09:37

6/18/2025

It's tough going

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Photo Capture - 18 Jun 2025 at 09:30

Photo Capture - 18 Jun 2025 at 09:30

6/18/2025

Follow this way for 1.2 miles says Sally Sat Nag... Joy....

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Day 5 Morning: YHA Grasmere

6/18/2025

Bit of an uncomfortable night, but lovely breakfast with Grisedale Hause beckoning!!

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C2C Day four - Borrowdale to Grasmere: Stairway to Squelch

C2C Day four - Borrowdale to Grasmere: Stairway to Squelch

6/17/2025

A proper climb, with unfortunate weather, but all's well that ends in a pie and a pint!

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Day 4 Morning: Glaramara Hotel

6/17/2025

Packed lunch for dinner last night, rain greets me this morning!

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C2C– Day Three: Ennerdale Bridge to Seatoller

C2C– Day Three: Ennerdale Bridge to Seatoller

6/16/2025

The weather has turned for the good, and a hard 13 Miles was worth it for the views.

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Photo Capture - 16 Jun 2025 at 09:42

Photo Capture - 16 Jun 2025 at 09:42

6/16/2025

Heading to Ennerdale Water

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Day 3 Morning: Fox and Hounds Pub

6/16/2025

Lovely breakfast, and the sun is shining!!

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C2C Day Two: Cleator to Ennerdale Bridge

C2C Day Two: Cleator to Ennerdale Bridge

6/15/2025

A shorter day from Cleator to Ennerdale Bridge, with good company, a misty Dent Fell, and the routine starting to settle in.

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Photo Capture - 15 Jun 2025 at 11:44

Photo Capture - 15 Jun 2025 at 11:44

6/15/2025

On top of Dent fell... Clouds have moved in, but a nice cairn (sp).

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Day 2 Morning: Cleator to Ennerdale Bridge

6/15/2025

Shortest walk of the whole journey, a gentle plod after yesterday's Big Start!

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C2C Day One: St Bees to Cleator – Pebbles, Cliff tops, and a Cracking Start

C2C Day One: St Bees to Cleator – Pebbles, Cliff tops, and a Cracking Start

6/14/2025

On my way at last...

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Arrived in Lancaster

Arrived in Lancaster

6/11/2025

On topic beer from my Father in law...

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Bidding farewell to a couple of mates before heading off from Vancouver to England.

Bidding farewell to a couple of mates before heading off from Vancouver to England.

6/7/2025

The old Irish head says "Don't forget us"

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