Warden at remote Ty’n Cornel
12-19 July 2025 I enjoyed an amazing week as volunteer warden at Ty’n Cornel, the most remote hostel in Wales. … Continue reading Warden at remote Ty’n Cornel
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E1 Göteborg to Grövelsjön and more – an epic seven week adventure
16 May – 4 July 2025 My journey on the E1 was cut short in 2024 after I injured my … Continue reading E1 Göteborg to Grövelsjön and more – an epic seven week adventure
Ordnance Survey – an honourable mention!
I was acting as volunteer warden at Ty’n Cornel, the most remote hostel in Wales, when my husband miraculously managed … Continue reading Ordnance Survey – an honourable mention!
Maps 171,161, 160, 147, 135, 124 and 115: The Cambrian Way – an epic adventure over the mountains of Wales
1 – 21 May 2024 This has been described as “the mountain connoisseurs’ walk” from Cardiff Castle in South Wales … Continue reading Maps 171,161, 160, 147, 135, 124 and 115: The Cambrian Way – an epic adventure over the mountains of Wales
Map 63: Isle of Bute – The West Island Way
21-22 August 2023 I spent the evening before my journey to Bute, plotting the route on my SatMap. The Ordnance … Continue reading Map 63: Isle of Bute – The West Island Way
Map 14: The Postman’s Walk and a Deserted Village
22-23 May 2023 We landed off the ferry at Tarbert, Harris in the late afternoon and were soon booked into … Continue reading Map 14: The Postman’s Walk and a Deserted Village
The journey home!
31 May – 3 June 2013 I write this in light of the frequently repeated advice that “you have not … Continue reading The journey home!
Day 72 Helmsdale to Dunbeath
26 May 2013: 26km. Started 08:30. Arrived 15:30. Everybody staying at the hostel had decided to eat breakfast at 07:00 … Continue reading Day 72 Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Day 71 Brora Caravan Club Site to Helmsdale
25 May 2013: 18km. Started 09:00. Arrived 15:00. My alarm on my watch was set for 06:00 but I missed … Continue reading Day 71 Brora Caravan Club Site to Helmsdale
Day 65 Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit
19 May 2013: 32km. Started 08:30. Arrived 18:45. I was sorry that I had to leave Morag’s Hostel so soon. … Continue reading Day 65 Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit
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