Tag: Walking
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Fastpacking Weavers Way in Norfolk from Great Yarmouth to Cromer
I found this walk split into three distinct parts with different landscapes throughout these. Starting by the water and heading through the broads, then along the ‘Muddle and Get Nowhere’ discussed railway line before heading through the landscape of old estates and villages. Colin Elliott’s book Long Distance Trails introduces this walk as follows: ‘Though…
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Arthur Ransome theme summer break in Torver near Coniston Water
Definitely feeling Arthur Ransome, Swallows and Amazons theme to the summer with lovely trip to Torver near Coniston Water for a summer break. Wanted to write a few words and pictures about some of our favourite things to do in this area. Brantwood House, Garden and Estate Brentwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of…
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Winter Backpacking Trip along the Cumbrian Way
A great trail across the Lake District. Swapping the more normal fastpacking kit for plenty of warm clothes and a tent as we followed the Cumbria Way signs. Each day as we headed north we got to experience the changes to the landscapes across the Lake District through fields and on into the fells and…
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Sustrans 68 Bikepacking along the Pennine Cycle Way
With my brother having a milestone birthday to celebrate; I initially suggested a trip away down to our old stomping ground in the New Forest to look at racing motorcycles at the Sammy Miller Motorbike Museum. It was a positive response around going away although back to the drawing board for ideas on a destination. Feedback…