Planning your solo walk on the Hadrian’s Wall Path
Walking Hadrian’s Wall for many is their first UK national trail or long distance walk, it was certainly mine and I had the most wonderful time – you can read all about my wee jaunt along the wall here. The 84 miles of the Hadrian’s Wall Path can be completed in 5 days at a…
5 Days in Switzerland
A 5 day whirlwind itinerary through Geneva, Zurich and the Bernese Oberland exploring mountains and city
The Hardergrat, the most beautiful hike in the world?
An (unintended) shorter version of the Hardergrat If you google the Hardergrat, you’ll find phrases like “ the most dangerous hike in the world”, “top 10 most beautiful hikes in the world” , “ World’s best hike” etc etc. So this hike was definitely a no brainer to do whilst in Switzerland. The Hardergrat is…
Hiking the Eiger Trail, Switzerland
The Eiger Trail. A great introduction to the Bernese Oberland. An easy 6km hike between Eigergletscher and Apiglen
Walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path Solo (Part three)
The final stretch. In the final two stages of the Hadrian’s Wall path the wall almost completely disappears, both days however are defined by two things : 1. The (at times) overpowering stench of animal manure and 2. The wee marauding beasties that hover in packs of millions. Day 5 / Brampton to Carlisle Starting…
Walking Hadrian’s Wall Path Solo (Part two)
THE MIDDLE SECTION. UNDULATING AND BEAUTIFUL. Day 3 / Chollerford to Haltwhistle The term undulating sounds quite pleasant doesn’t it? In reality this oft-described undulating section is punishing. Miles of hills, after miles, after miles. However, hills aside this section does boast some of the most spectacular scenery on the path (including some massive sections…
Walking Hadrian’s Wall Path Solo (Part One)
HADRIAN’S WALL PATH: 84 MILES, 5.5 DAYS, ROMAN FORTS & A WHOLE LOT OF COUNTRYSIDE Hadrian’s Wall lies in the border country between Scotland and England, built on the orders of Emperor Hadrian in AD122 it marked the northern limits of his empire. It is the first National Trail (in the UK) to follow the…
Hadrian’s Wall Path – Tally Ho!
Tomorrow, I embark on my first big solo multi day “walk”, starting with a casual 115 Kilometre (83 miles in the old money) saunter of Hadrians Wall between Wallsend (Newcastle- upon- Tyne-) to Bowness-on-Solway over 5-6 days – aiming for 20-25kms a day. The planning I’ve done for this walk, let’s be honest has been…