Lands end John o groats (walking) LEJOG

[Regbuser]

A nice clear pint of LP

[i4got]

Regbuser said:

A nice clear pint of LP

Timmy Taylor Landlord disguised in a Pride glass.

[Taita]

Ah, a fellow Osprey EXOS user!

Good effort getting all the kit into that for such a hike. Which litreage did you go for?

[Regbuser]

i4got said:

Timmy Taylor Landlord disguised in a Pride glass.

Even betterer!

[i4got]

Taita said:

Ah, a fellow Osprey EXOS user!

Good effort getting all the kit into that for such a hike. Which litreage did you go for?

48. Any bigger I’d have been tempted to overpack. I treated myself to a third t shirt in Taunton. Its made life a lot easier. (On those around me as well)

[Rosscow]

Can't beat a good pint of Landlord. Enjoy!

[Mark Asread]

i4got said:

48. Any bigger I’d have been tempted to overpack. I treated myself to a third t shirt in Taunton. Its made life a lot easier. (On those around me as well)

I've got the Talon 44 in the same colour, and the same walking poles as you. Great kit. I don't have a beer though.

Loving the updates. Keep going, and enjoy every moment!

[Chuggy]

I see you're planning on being in Carlops 26/05. If you were intending to stay at the Allan Ramsay, please be aware, it's closed down. Better aim for the Gordon Arms, West Linton

[s2kjock]

Rosscow said:

Can't beat a good pint of Landlord. Enjoy!

Indeed, even in Scotland

Thanks to the OP for posting the stops, and I am really looking forward to hearing about your trip from Edinburgh North. I do have ambitions to walk up from that area to close to Inverness one day. When you have spent a lifetime driving the same route at speed, I am intrigued to see all the things you miss from never having time to stop and look around properly - should put a whole new perspective on your environment

[Stan the Bat]

i4got said:

Regbuser said:

A nice clear pint of LP

Timmy Taylor Landlord disguised in a Pride glass.

The ultimate

[i4got]

Chuggy said:

I see you're planning on being in Carlops 26/05. If you were intending to stay at the Allan Ramsay, please be aware, it's closed down. Better aim for the Gordon Arms, West Linton

Thanks for the info. To be honest my Scottish geography is lacking. I think I just stuck a pin in a map for somewhere roughly half way between Peebles and Edinburgh. Ideally I’ll be looking for a camp site so I’m open to suggestions or even alternate routes.

[LeadFarmer]

Would love to do the LEJOG when I retire.

I have a million questions, but I'll save them till your walk is completed, but I guess my top four (for now) would be..

1) How are you charging your iPhone?
2) Are you using any map apps to plot your route?
3) How do you keep your feet dry, or isn't it worth trying?
4) Do you set (and reach) your destination each day, such as a camp site, or just see where you end up?

Edited by LeadFarmer on Tuesday 19th April 21:46

[i4got]

LeadFarmer said:

Would love to do the LEJOG when I retire.

I have a million questions, but I'll save them till your walk is completed, but I guess my top four (for now) would be..

1) How are you charging your iPhone?
2) Are you using any map apps to plot your route?
3) How do you keep your feet dry, or isn't it worth trying?
4) Do you set (and reach) your destination each day, such as a camp site, or just see where you end up?

Edited by LeadFarmer on Tuesday 19th April 21:46

1. I carry a battery pack which holds about 3 or 4 charges. Bought a quick charging plug and cable so the phone and battery don't take as long to charge. I use any spare socket I find - pub, cafe etc.

2. I use google maps and OS maps a lot. Downloaded all maps in OS app as I quite often have no service and the app still works. I use sites like Slowways and LDWA to get gpx files and load the gpx files in the OS app. I hardly ever stick to the route I have in mind when I set out though. I get easily distracted if I find a PH symbol on my map.

3. I don’t. Generally my trainers dry quickly. I have 3 pairs of socks and try to keep one pair dry if possible.

4. I have a full list of stops so I know if I’m on track or not. I start beefing each location out with a couple of options for accommodation maybe 10 days in advance. I plan in detail and make bookings about 5 days in advance. So I normally know where I ‘m sleeping for the next 5 days. Sometimes lacks of options mean route changes but so far only 2 or 3 times. Last week I had a cancellable campsite which I cancelled the day before and walked through to next stop to give myself an extra rest day.

[LeadFarmer]

Wacky Racer said:

The husband of a woman Mrs WR knows on a fb motorhome forum is doing LEJOG and set off about the same day as you.

His Mrs is following him in their motorhome, and he sleeps in that each night.

I think he is about 100 miles in

Expects to take around two months.

That's some going - letting his wife drive his motorhome!

[LeadFarmer]

i4got said:

LeadFarmer said:

Would love to do the LEJOG when I retire.

I have a million questions, but I'll save them till your walk is completed, but I guess my top four (for now) would be..

1) How are you charging your iPhone?
2) Are you using any map apps to plot your route?
3) How do you keep your feet dry, or isn't it worth trying?
4) Do you set (and reach) your destination each day, such as a camp site, or just see where you end up?

Edited by LeadFarmer on Tuesday 19th April 21:46

1. I carry a battery pack which holds about 3 or 4 charges. Bought a quick charging plug and cable so the phone and battery don't take as long to charge. I use any spare socket I find - pub, cafe etc.

2. I use google maps and OS maps a lot. Downloaded all maps in OS app as I quite often have no service and the app still works. I use sites like Slowways and LDWA to get gpx files and load the gpx files in the OS app. I hardly ever stick to the route I have in mind when I set out though. I get easily distracted if I find a PH symbol on my map.

3. I don’t. Generally my trainers dry quickly. I have 3 pairs of socks and try to keep one pair dry if possible.

4. I have a full list of stops so I know if I’m on track or not. I start beefing each location out with a couple of options for accommodation maybe 10 days in advance. I plan in detail and make bookings about 5 days in advance. So I normally know where I ‘m sleeping for the next 5 days. Sometimes lacks of options mean route changes but so far only 2 or 3 times. Last week I had a cancellable campsite which I cancelled the day before and walked through to next stop to give myself an extra rest day.

Brill, thanks for answering.
I've read a few books/blogs by people who have done the LEJOG and they each took different things with them, one posted his tent back home after a few days as he struggled carrying it and resorted to booking accommodation, but that's quite a gamble I imagine.

[i4got]

LeadFarmer said:

i4got said:

LeadFarmer said:

Would love to do the LEJOG when I retire.

I have a million questions, but I'll save them till your walk is completed, but I guess my top four (for now) would be..

1) How are you charging your iPhone?
2) Are you using any map apps to plot your route?
3) How do you keep your feet dry, or isn't it worth trying?
4) Do you set (and reach) your destination each day, such as a camp site, or just see where you end up?

Edited by LeadFarmer on Tuesday 19th April 21:46

1. I carry a battery pack which holds about 3 or 4 charges. Bought a quick charging plug and cable so the phone and battery don't take as long to charge. I use any spare socket I find - pub, cafe etc.

2. I use google maps and OS maps a lot. Downloaded all maps in OS app as I quite often have no service and the app still works. I use sites like Slowways and LDWA to get gpx files and load the gpx files in the OS app. I hardly ever stick to the route I have in mind when I set out though. I get easily distracted if I find a PH symbol on my map.

3. I don’t. Generally my trainers dry quickly. I have 3 pairs of socks and try to keep one pair dry if possible.

4. I have a full list of stops so I know if I’m on track or not. I start beefing each location out with a couple of options for accommodation maybe 10 days in advance. I plan in detail and make bookings about 5 days in advance. So I normally know where I ‘m sleeping for the next 5 days. Sometimes lacks of options mean route changes but so far only 2 or 3 times. Last week I had a cancellable campsite which I cancelled the day before and walked through to next stop to give myself an extra rest day.

Brill, thanks for answering.
I've read a few books/blogs by people who have done the LEJOG and they each took different things with them, one posted his tent back home after a few days as he struggled carrying it and resorted to booking accommodation, but that's quite a gamble I imagine.

When (if?) I finish, I’ll do a post on what worked and what didn’t.

[anonymous-user]

Op I can meet you in Tewkesbury or Worcester. If you want a place to stay I can accommodate too and no you won't have to pitch your tent in the garden. Unless you want to that is.

[GloverMart]

LeadFarmer said:

Wacky Racer said:

The husband of a woman Mrs WR knows on a fb motorhome forum is doing LEJOG and set off about the same day as you.

His Mrs is following him in their motorhome, and he sleeps in that each night.

I think he is about 100 miles in

Expects to take around two months.

That's some going - letting his wife drive his motorhome!

She'll be fine, she must only be going about 4 mph.....

[i4got]

Mr Spoon said:

Op I can meet you in Tewkesbury or Worcester. If you want a place to stay I can accommodate too and no you won't have to pitch your tent in the garden. Unless you want to that is.

Thats really generous Mr Spoon. I’m having a rest day in Worcester so have an airbnb sorted for 2 nights with my brother in law who's going to walk the next day with me. And I’ve already arranged Tewkesbury. If you’re free and fancy a lunchtime beer in Worcester though I’ll be doing a bit of sightseeing there on the afternoon of the 24th.

[s2sol]

i4got said:

Mr Spoon said:

Op I can meet you in Tewkesbury or Worcester. If you want a place to stay I can accommodate too and no you won't have to pitch your tent in the garden. Unless you want to that is.

Thats really generous Mr Spoon. I’m having a rest day in Worcester so have an airbnb sorted for 2 nights with my brother in law who's going to walk the next day with me. And I’ve already arranged Tewkesbury. If you’re free and fancy a lunchtime beer in Worcester though I’ll be doing a bit of sightseeing there on the afternoon of the 24th.

I was just coming to say the same thing. If you need any help, I'm between Tewkesbury and Worcester. Enjoy your rest day, I think Worcester is a lovely little city.