The Pennine Way was England’s first official national trail, crossing three national parks along its 268 miles (430 km). Starting from Edale in the south, the Pennine Way climbs through the Peak District, continues through the south Pennines to the Yorkshire Dales, the north Pennines and then to the Northumberland national park, ending at Kirk […]
The Pennine Way Part 2 – Chasing Abigail From Hebden-Bridge to Thornton-In-Craven
The Pennine Way was England’s first official national trail, crossing three national parks along its 268 miles (430 km). Starting from Edale in the south, the Pennine Way climbs through the Peak District, continues through the south Pennines to the Yorkshire Dales, the north Pennines and then to the Northumberland national park, ending at Kirk […]
The Pennine Way Part 1 – Fast Hiking From Edale to Hebden-Bridge
The Pennine Way was England’s first official national trail, crossing three national parks along its 268 miles (430 km). Starting from Edale in the south, the Pennine Way climbs through the Peak District, continues through the south Pennines to the Yorkshire Dales, the north Pennines and then to the Northumberland national park, ending at Kirk […]
Ultralight backpacking – it’s in your head, not your gear
Over the last few months, after returning from Cape Wrath and writing about my favourite coffee setup, I have been teased a little by fellow hikers and backpackers about the fact that with all my luxury items I’m a little far from ultralight backpacking. It is funny how those terms come to play – I […]