I set off for the final day of the North Downs Ways on a glorious early summer morning, with the gorse on Creteway Down almost...

After a good night’s sleep I had a lovely breakfast in the ancient farmhouse dining room with another massive fireplace. There were many...

Last night’s hotel was right opposite Ashford international station. Sadly, it is no longer really international, since the channel...

Because of various diary changes, the universe unexpectedly created the opportunity for me to put 4 consecutive days together to go...

It’s been seven weeks since the last time I was out on the trail. I’d have loved to walk more, but work has been very busy, and there’s...

The George and Dragon in Westerham is everything that’s good about a pub. It appears to be a community hub, and also serves excellent...

It’s been a while. After finishing the first three days of the ND Way in October, I had big plans for doing at least another 4 days...

I had an entertaining half hour last night. Often the energy and adrenaline expended from walking means I’m not sleepy at what should...

I’m not generally antisocial. I love my family and my friends, and I like spending time with them. But there is, for me, something really...

It felt amazing to be waking with my rucksack ready, the sun in the sky and an unwalked path ahead of me. Indeed the sun in the sky meant...

It’s been a really brilliant summer. David and I have travelled widely, had many adventures, holidayed in the sunshine with our wider...