Lands end John o groats (walking) LEJOG
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Just looked that App up. Not great reviews.
A lot of people finding that the loos don't exist and it's then too late.
Yes, I too am somewhat disabled by having to find a toilet.....quickly. The sheer fact of knowing where there is a bog helps settle the mind.
No real problem if you are in the middle of nowhere but as my walks seem to follow well trodden paths, there's always a chance of getting caught.
Sorry you guys are suffering.
A lot of people finding that the loos don't exist and it's then too late.
Yes, I too am somewhat disabled by having to find a toilet.....quickly. The sheer fact of knowing where there is a bog helps settle the mind.
No real problem if you are in the middle of nowhere but as my walks seem to follow well trodden paths, there's always a chance of getting caught.
Sorry you guys are suffering.
Did I read that you did 29 miles in the day prior to your day off.
Some going considering you are walking almost everyday.
I've only done a 20 mile walk a couple of times, both in one go, more due to if I had stopped for more than a few minutes I'd seize up.
The next days I wasn't capable of doing another walk.
What boots are you using?
Some going considering you are walking almost everyday.
I've only done a 20 mile walk a couple of times, both in one go, more due to if I had stopped for more than a few minutes I'd seize up.
The next days I wasn't capable of doing another walk.
What boots are you using?
croyde said:
Did I read that you did 29 miles in the day prior to your day off.
Some going considering you are walking almost everyday.
I've only done a 20 mile walk a couple of times, both in one go, more due to if I had stopped for more than a few minutes I'd seize up.
The next days I wasn't capable of doing another walk.
What boots are you using?
26 miles but it was flat and good weather. Otherwise would have been a real struggle.Some going considering you are walking almost everyday.
I've only done a 20 mile walk a couple of times, both in one go, more due to if I had stopped for more than a few minutes I'd seize up.
The next days I wasn't capable of doing another walk.
What boots are you using?
I’m not wearing boots - I’ve got Hoka trail shoes.very comfortable and well padded. Stink to high heaven mind you given some of the crap and slurry I’ve walked through. Did my best to give them a wash yesterday and at least they look presentable. They dry quickly which is a bonus.
Todays video.
https://www.relive.cc/view/v36AP3AZPZO
I booked what I thought was a pub in Langport and plotted a route accordingly. One mile from Langport thought I’d check and the pub is in Aller. Now if you’re in a car it’s no big deal. But Aller is 2.5 miles further - 50 minutes walk along an A road. After an near 18 mile walk not ideal.
I had a massive stroke of luck. The walk to Langport then onto Aller was a V shape and I found a route that cut straight across. So glad I checked before arriving in Langport.
Oh and I had coffee and cake en route today with an older gent I met. Turns out he was the wrestler in the Tony the Tiger Frosties advert back in the day (for those old enough to remember).
https://www.relive.cc/view/v36AP3AZPZO
I booked what I thought was a pub in Langport and plotted a route accordingly. One mile from Langport thought I’d check and the pub is in Aller. Now if you’re in a car it’s no big deal. But Aller is 2.5 miles further - 50 minutes walk along an A road. After an near 18 mile walk not ideal.
I had a massive stroke of luck. The walk to Langport then onto Aller was a V shape and I found a route that cut straight across. So glad I checked before arriving in Langport.
Oh and I had coffee and cake en route today with an older gent I met. Turns out he was the wrestler in the Tony the Tiger Frosties advert back in the day (for those old enough to remember).
Edited by i4got on Wednesday 13th April 20:23
Good luck OP!
I'm over in East Anglia so can't offer much assistance I'm afraid.
I've seriously considered this myself. Started with a thought in my head while showering - has anybody walked the UK coast (yes they have and are crazy) then onto lejog as a more realistic endeavour. Read afew blogs on it and think if I can ever get some free time I would love to take in the countryside this way. Will be keeping myself up to date with your progress.
Also if you fancy some walking related reading highly recommend The Salt Path by Raynor Winn.
I'm over in East Anglia so can't offer much assistance I'm afraid.
I've seriously considered this myself. Started with a thought in my head while showering - has anybody walked the UK coast (yes they have and are crazy) then onto lejog as a more realistic endeavour. Read afew blogs on it and think if I can ever get some free time I would love to take in the countryside this way. Will be keeping myself up to date with your progress.
Also if you fancy some walking related reading highly recommend The Salt Path by Raynor Winn.
TazN said:
Good luck OP!
I'm over in East Anglia so can't offer much assistance I'm afraid.
I've seriously considered this myself. Started with a thought in my head while showering - has anybody walked the UK coast (yes they have and are crazy) then onto lejog as a more realistic endeavour. Read afew blogs on it and think if I can ever get some free time I would love to take in the countryside this way. Will be keeping myself up to date with your progress.
Also if you fancy some walking related reading highly recommend The Salt Path by Raynor Winn.
Thank you. I read that and enjoyed it. Also enjoyed the fiction book The unlikely pilgrimage of harold fry. A good read about a man who goes out to post a letter and keeps on walking. I'm over in East Anglia so can't offer much assistance I'm afraid.
I've seriously considered this myself. Started with a thought in my head while showering - has anybody walked the UK coast (yes they have and are crazy) then onto lejog as a more realistic endeavour. Read afew blogs on it and think if I can ever get some free time I would love to take in the countryside this way. Will be keeping myself up to date with your progress.
Also if you fancy some walking related reading highly recommend The Salt Path by Raynor Winn.
Edited by i4got on Wednesday 13th April 22:02
One other point from today. I’ve walked past many memorials over the last couple of weeks but one today was particularly poignant.
Somewhere between Ruishton and Creech St Michael I crossed under the M5 using an underpass in a bit of a wilderness.
Just before the underpass with thousands of people driving overhead unaware, I came across an arc of seven benches each with a name on and all facing a carved totem.
The memorial for was the seven victims of the 2011 M5 crash - the one caused by fog and smoke from a firework display I seem to remember.
Someone had recently laid flowers on a couple of the benches which shared the same surname.
Strange to think of it sitting underneath the motorway with so many cross over it daily.
Somewhere between Ruishton and Creech St Michael I crossed under the M5 using an underpass in a bit of a wilderness.
Just before the underpass with thousands of people driving overhead unaware, I came across an arc of seven benches each with a name on and all facing a carved totem.
The memorial for was the seven victims of the 2011 M5 crash - the one caused by fog and smoke from a firework display I seem to remember.
Someone had recently laid flowers on a couple of the benches which shared the same surname.
Strange to think of it sitting underneath the motorway with so many cross over it daily.
Just looked up those Hoka trails. Maybe my next purchase.
I have used Merrell kotaka, I think they are called, also more a trail shoe, but I've used them year round in wet and muddy conditions.
Feet always comfortable and blister free but after two pairs they don't make them anymore.
Hope you are getting the good weather we are currently enjoying in the SE. I'm off to hike around the Welsh border tomorrow but weather not looking so good come the weekend.
ETA Yokota
I have used Merrell kotaka, I think they are called, also more a trail shoe, but I've used them year round in wet and muddy conditions.
Feet always comfortable and blister free but after two pairs they don't make them anymore.
Hope you are getting the good weather we are currently enjoying in the SE. I'm off to hike around the Welsh border tomorrow but weather not looking so good come the weekend.
ETA Yokota
croyde said:
Just looked up those Hoka trails. Maybe my next purchase.
I have used Merrell kotaka, I think they are called, also more a trail shoe, but I've used them year round in wet and muddy conditions.
Feet always comfortable and blister free but after two pairs they don't make them anymore.
Hope you are getting the good weather we are currently enjoying in the SE. I'm off to hike around the Welsh border tomorrow but weather not looking so good come the weekend.
ETA Yokota
The hokas i have are challenger ATR but also heard good reviews on hoka speedgoat. No personal experience of those though. I have used Merrell kotaka, I think they are called, also more a trail shoe, but I've used them year round in wet and muddy conditions.
Feet always comfortable and blister free but after two pairs they don't make them anymore.
Hope you are getting the good weather we are currently enjoying in the SE. I'm off to hike around the Welsh border tomorrow but weather not looking so good come the weekend.
ETA Yokota
Have just looked up Tony the Tiger Wrestler.
Is this your cake and coffee guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nhF4AeIOEI
Is this your cake and coffee guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nhF4AeIOEI
loughran said:
Have just looked up Tony the Tiger Wrestler.
Is this your cake and coffee guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nhF4AeIOEI
Could easily be. He’s now 71 but looks like he was able to handle himself back in the day. Ex pub landlord as well. Is this your cake and coffee guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nhF4AeIOEI
i4got said:
One other point from today. I’ve walked past many memorials over the last couple of weeks but one today was particularly poignant.
Somewhere between Ruishton and Creech St Michael I crossed under the M5 using an underpass in a bit of a wilderness.
Just before the underpass with thousands of people driving overhead unaware, I came across an arc of seven benches each with a name on and all facing a carved totem.
The memorial for was the seven victims of the 2011 M5 crash - the one caused by fog and smoke from a firework display I seem to remember.
Someone had recently laid flowers on a couple of the benches which shared the same surname.
Strange to think of it sitting underneath the motorway with so many cross over it daily.
That incident was horrible, I spoke recently to one of the firefighters that attended the aftermath of the crash. Pretty sure it was a firework show at Taunton Deane Rugby Club, just off the M5 on the right hand side going southbound. Travel that part of the M5 regularly and always have a thought for the poor folk that never stood a chance that night. Somewhere between Ruishton and Creech St Michael I crossed under the M5 using an underpass in a bit of a wilderness.
Just before the underpass with thousands of people driving overhead unaware, I came across an arc of seven benches each with a name on and all facing a carved totem.
The memorial for was the seven victims of the 2011 M5 crash - the one caused by fog and smoke from a firework display I seem to remember.
Someone had recently laid flowers on a couple of the benches which shared the same surname.
Strange to think of it sitting underneath the motorway with so many cross over it daily.
Re the flowers, there was a father & daughter that died and also a husband & wife.
GloverMart said:
i4got said:
One other point from today. I’ve walked past many memorials over the last couple of weeks but one today was particularly poignant.
Somewhere between Ruishton and Creech St Michael I crossed under the M5 using an underpass in a bit of a wilderness.
Just before the underpass with thousands of people driving overhead unaware, I came across an arc of seven benches each with a name on and all facing a carved totem.
The memorial for was the seven victims of the 2011 M5 crash - the one caused by fog and smoke from a firework display I seem to remember.
Someone had recently laid flowers on a couple of the benches which shared the same surname.
Strange to think of it sitting underneath the motorway with so many cross over it daily.
That incident was horrible, I spoke recently to one of the firefighters that attended the aftermath of the crash. Pretty sure it was a firework show at Taunton Deane Rugby Club, just off the M5 on the right hand side going southbound. Travel that part of the M5 regularly and always have a thought for the poor folk that never stood a chance that night. Somewhere between Ruishton and Creech St Michael I crossed under the M5 using an underpass in a bit of a wilderness.
Just before the underpass with thousands of people driving overhead unaware, I came across an arc of seven benches each with a name on and all facing a carved totem.
The memorial for was the seven victims of the 2011 M5 crash - the one caused by fog and smoke from a firework display I seem to remember.
Someone had recently laid flowers on a couple of the benches which shared the same surname.
Strange to think of it sitting underneath the motorway with so many cross over it daily.
Re the flowers, there was a father & daughter that died and also a husband & wife.
We we're saying how quiet the motorway was , little did we know what had happened just up the road.
Todays video.
https://www.relive.cc/view/v1OwQGgoEEq
Shortish 12 mile walk to Glastonbury where I was met my Mrs I in the motorhome. Walking across the Somerset Levels is a bit dull.
For the next 4 nights we’ll be parked up in Wells and she’ll ferry me to and from the next two stops in Chilcompton and Bath. On Sunday I’ll have a day off before Mrs I heads home and I head up the Cotswold Way.
https://www.relive.cc/view/v1OwQGgoEEq
Shortish 12 mile walk to Glastonbury where I was met my Mrs I in the motorhome. Walking across the Somerset Levels is a bit dull.
For the next 4 nights we’ll be parked up in Wells and she’ll ferry me to and from the next two stops in Chilcompton and Bath. On Sunday I’ll have a day off before Mrs I heads home and I head up the Cotswold Way.
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