Too Hot To Handle! Us ‘English’ folk are never ones to complain, but it really has been a hot one today in ‘The Lakes’! I crave for sunshine and love nothing more than a…
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In Love With The Lakes… What a glorious morning to wake up in ‘The Lakes’! Not even the midges could put a dampener on things. Although we were feeling quite famished so a full…
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In The Footsteps Of Wainwright… After already walking 276 miles through northern England, we thought why stop? Not wanting to disrupt our walking routine too much, we were both prepared and eager to embark…
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The Adventure Continues For Our Hiker Mini-Mes! Our ‘Mini-Me’ Lego hikers have also completed the Pennine Way! Along with us they’ve had lots of fun! Take a look at the best bits of their…
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We’re Now Certified Long Distance Hikers! Yes, we’ve done it! We’ve officially walked 268 miles along the Pennines from England to Scotland! By our reckoning, our actual mileage is closer to 276 with the…
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Less Than 100 Miles To Go! Not to be confused with York City Wall (just a minor faux pas from myself!) ‘Hadrian’s Wall’, a defensive fortification from Roman Britain, and now a UNESCO World…
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Our Pennine Way Adventure Continues… So far we’ve only used 5 blister plasters and taken 8 Ibuprofen tablets. That’s good going considering we’re well over halfway! Join us on a cyber journey of some…
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We Say Goodbye To The Dales As We Head ‘Up North’… It was time to get back on the trail after two much needed rest days. With our aches and pains almost gone, blisters…
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Tour de France Fever Hits The Dales! It was perfect timing for us. We had planned a rest day at Hawes, which happened to coincide with the Tour de France weekend. So not only…
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‘The Southern Section’… Our ‘Mini-Me’ Lego hikers have also been enjoying the sights along the Pennine Way! Take a look at the best bits of their journey along the southern section – from Edale…
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Keep Calm & Carry On Hiking… The first thing we can confirm is that hiking the Pennine Way makes you constantly hungry! We’ve never denied that we both have BIG appetites and ‘food’ plays…
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The Pennine Way – Did You Know? Whilst hiking the Pennine Way we’ve discovered a few interesting facts and figures about the route we’ll be taking! Over the course of 268 miles there are…
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Our Summer Of Hiking Has Started! After months of planning, we’re all set to head off on our first long distance hike. Read about our daily adventures hiking and camping the Pennine Way in…
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Camping – A Very British Pastime! Do you prefer your creature comforts or are you a back-country purist? Whether you’re a ‘glamper’ with full electrical hook-up or ‘wild camper’ without facilities – everyone seems…
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Exploring The Lakeland Fells… A great hike when you’re in the village of Patterdale is up to the summit of St Sunday Crag. This is a steady hike that isn’t too strenuous but offers…
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One of our favourite places to hike is the Vale of Edale in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. This is a beautiful part of England with a massive choice of walks for all…