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Shit just got real!
While only a formality it is with great relief I’m informed my permit has been approved. It’s been a long two weeks waiting for this. Continue reading
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Mugshots!
Last post about the SWCP. I’m now focused on prepping for the PCT in 2024. Continue reading
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Trail Angels
What are they? As far as I can tell the term is from the USA. I first came across it when researching the PCT in 2022. They’re local people who volunteer their time and effort, and sometimes transport, home and food to support thruhikers on long distance hikes. They might offer a lift to/from a Continue reading
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PCT Permit Release day, 1 of 2.
14th November was the first permit release day. The PCTA issue 50 permits for every date in March – May for anyone walking over 804km (500 miles) of the PCT. A total of only 3100 permits for one of the worlds best long distance hikes! I don’t know what the odds are, but there are Continue reading
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SWCP distance and health stats
All data captured using Apple Watch with app WorkOutdoors. On 6 active days the watch battery expired before I’d finished walking (*). I’ve manually added the missing km to the ‘walked’ stat, but not done so for any other stats. Trip days 47Active days 43.5 (I had 3.5 rest days) TotalsMoved for 15048 minutes (250 Continue reading
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SWCP campsites with costs
In total I spent £603.50 on accomodation. Day Date Where – where walked km Accommodation Cost 1 6th Sep Bournemouth – Swanage 18.5 Ulwell Caravan Park £112 7th Sep Swanage – Langton Matravers 13.5 Tom’s Field campsite £113 8th Sep Langton Matravers – Worbarrow 21.8 wild camp £04 9th Sep Worbarrow – White Nothe 12 Continue reading
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PCT visa and permits
I have my US B2 visa interview on 20th February 2024. I have registered for the PCTA whole-PCT permit. Fingers crossed for November 14th lottery. Start date still TBD. Continue reading
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SWCP – stuff sent home.
I sent home quite a lot of stuff, either because I hadnt used it after several weeks and saw no use ahead as I became more experience, or the conditions had changed and it was no longer useful, such as sun protection clothing. In total 1555g of stuff discarded one way or another. It felt Continue reading
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SWCP – what did I learn.
Photograph your guidebook! Mine took a battering, got dogeared from use and glued together from rain. It just survived. Continue reading
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SWCP day 47
Up and away early at 0700 to ensure I hit Minehead at noon to meet Lisa for celebratory meal and a lift home. The sun came out and I had a fine morning of easy walking with great views. Probably the best visibility for the whole path! I fell over for only the second time. Continue reading
About Me
An English walker who sleeps better outdoors.
New Valley Hills 