The Cambrian Way
‘If you make it to Conwy,’ promised a kindly publican with a tattoo of an Uzi submachine gun on her upper arm,... Read More
The Pennine Way
The reason we had trouble finding the entrance to our campsite was because you had to go through a working scrapyard. As... Read More
2016 updates to the Norwegian pilgrim trail guide
Around this time last year, Dave and I put together a short PDF guide to the St Olav pilgrim trails in Norway.... Read More
Returning from my Green Ribbon, and a bit of hindsight
I’m finally back at my cottage, conspicuous from afar in our well-kept village on account of its wild, untrimmed hedges and a... Read More
Treriksröset
So here I am. The border cairn at Treriksröset, my finish line at the Finnish line. Fifty-six days and 1391km on the... Read More
Nordkalotten
Let it be said, the Nordkalotten trail as it cuts up through Norway is an absolute joy for hikers. It’s fairly demanding... Read More
Vakkotavare
After struggling just a little (mainly with my morale) on the previous leg from Jäkkvik, the stretch of path between Kvikkjokk and... Read More
Ammarnäs, and time for some ruthless pack whittling
A quick update from the comfort of Ammarnäs hostel, where I spent last night sheltering from an electrical storm. Rarely have I... Read More