Day 4 - Keswick to Bassentwaite π£ - 14.4 miles
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Today was a weird but adventurous day. Following the Cumbria Way, I was meant to reach Caldbeck (18 miles). But waking up to two impressively horrendous blisters on either foot would end up complicating things.
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3 hours in and Iβd managed to limp my way through only 3 miles. There was no way I could make it to Caldbeck now. Everything with my body was fine, but Iβd underestimated how debilitating to my pace and walking form a blister could be. That was a costly mistake.
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I took refuge in Skiddaw House, the highest hostel in the UK (470m) with the intention of crashing there. The house was totally empty. I showered, made lunch, hung my clothes out to dry in the garden and read in the front room.
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By 4pm I was getting restless. So I tried different configurations of βtaping the shit out ofβ my feet and somehow managed to get myself walking properly and with less pain.
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Back on the trail I set my sights on finishing in a tiny village called Bassentwaite, getting a pint + pie, then setting up camp in a nearby caravan park. I have no idea if that was allowed. The wardens had gone, so I pitched my tent with the confidence of a man who absolutely definitely is allowed to pitch his tent in this caravan park. Which seemed to work.
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#hiking #hikeon #hikingadventure #thruhike #thruhiking #britishnature #lakedistrict #uknature #hiker #ukhiking
Bring on summer and more nights like this #loveyorkshire #camping #tent #intothewild #letsexplore #lovecamping #trekking #exploreyorkshire #traveling #ukhikingoffical #ukhiking #travelgram #cycling #adventureawaits #bringonsummer #osmaps #intothewild #adventureallways
Sun setting by the river....catching the final rays escaping from behind the clouds π #sockpan #travelphotography #naturephotography #ukhiking #hiking #hiker #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #landscape #landscapephotography #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #ironbridge #shropshire #sunset #riverside
The calming sound of the water gently patting the rocks π #sockpan #travelphotography #naturephotography #ukhiking #hiking #hiker #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #landscape #landscapephotography #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #ironbridge #shropshire #riverside #peaceful #relaxation
Relaxing in the sun with the sounds of the river flowing nearby...sometimes you just need that time out π #sockpan #travelphotography #naturephotography #ukhiking #hiking #hiker #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #landscape #landscapephotography #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #ironbridge #shropshire #riverside #peaceful #relaxation
Sunrise from the top of Snowdon. An amazing day of scrambling and hiking with @agus.guardiola despite the 3am start. #wales #snowdonia #snowdon #northwales #sunrise #twilight #hiking #scrambling #mountaineering #sky #mountains #lgbt #ukhiking #ukclimbing #climbersofinstagram #hikersofinstagram #umhc #alpinestart #alpineglow #alpenglow #lake #tarn
HAPPY EARTH DAY!!! Tag me in your earthy pics!! ππΌ #earthday #earthday2018 #happyearthday #happyearthday2018 #englishcountryside #hiking #walking #peakdistrict #lakedistrict #uk #ukhiking @lake.district @lakedistrict.uk @peakdistrictnt @peak.district @earthdayproject @hikingculture @hikingtheglobe
The most terrible, unfulfilling, boring walk I've ever been on (aka please don't let this place become as popular as Snowdon, shhh it's amazing!). The photos do not do these majestic humps of rock justice. Oh and you can see the sea π€ #nantlleridge #snowdonia #nofilteritsjustbeautiful #naturalbeauty #landscapes #outdoorlife #adventure #ukhiking #scrambling
The day starts to brighten up when this is delivered to your house π π©πͺπ¦ #sockpan #travelphotography #naturephotography #ukhiking #hiking #hiker #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #landscape #landscapephotography #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #littledessertshop #waffles #getinmybelly
The Highlands are just as stunning as I remember #ballachulish #highlands #nofilter #yougoGlenCoeco . . . . #glencoe #scotlandsbeauty #highlandadventure #ukwalks #ukhiking #lochleven #scotland #getoutside
Day 5 - Bassentwaite to Home β’ Up at 6am. Bus to Penrith at 8:30am. Train to London at 10:30am. Home at 3pm. Freshened up, beer in hand, in time for the FA Cup semi-final. I didnβt complete the full Cumbria Way, sadly. But got 60 miles under my belt, some great memories, and some valuable lessons learnt. β’ They are: 1) f***ing pack f***ing sun cream 2) f***ing pack f***ing blister pads β’ No regrets though. This is bliss. Over and out βπΌ β’ #hiking #hikeon #hikingadventure #thruhike #thruhiking #britishnature #lakedistrict #uknature #hiker #ukhiking
Another beaut pano, taken near Skiddaw. β’ #hiking #hikeon #hikingadventure #thruhike #thruhiking #britishnature #lakedistrict #uknature #hiker #ukhiking
Enjoying the hot weather with a cold refreshing glass of appley goodness @aspall_cyder #sockpan #travelphotography #naturephotography #ukhiking #hiking #hiker #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #landscape #landscapephotography #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #cider #aspall #ironbridge #beergarden #aspallcyder #shropshire
Hot weather lures people to the beer garden! This one on the Camino France took things to a new level - hundred of beer bottles with names / messages written upon them adorned the length of their walls #sockpan #travelphotography #naturephotography #ukhiking #hiking #hiker #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #landscape #landscapephotography #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #beergarden #beerbottle #hereforthebeer
Are your goals taking you a lil longer then someone else? Yah me too! ππΌββοΈ . Iβm here to tell you, THATS OK!! . Maybe you arenβt fitting into those jeans just yet or maybe you didnβt hit that first quarter goal, or you didnβt write a book by the age of 30. Ladies i could make a list a mile long pointing out the THOUSANDS of diff moments in my life when I was so upset about not getting something I thought I deserved or hitting a certain goal I set but what good does that do? . It doesnβt do us any good so if you fell short or you missed a goal, give yourself some grace and then get back up. Keep pushing! πππΌπ . . . . #weekendwarrior #abs #momswithtattoos #bikinibod #goals #noexcuses #bucketlist #tattoolover #lululemon #mombod #postpartumdepression #traveler #explorer #ochikinig #ukhiking #momoftwo #csectionmama #busymom #busyaf
Day 4 - Keswick to Bassentwaite π£ - 14.4 miles β’ Today was a weird but adventurous day. Following the Cumbria Way, I was meant to reach Caldbeck (18 miles). But waking up to two impressively horrendous blisters on either foot would end up complicating things. β’ 3 hours in and Iβd managed to limp my way through only 3 miles. There was no way I could make it to Caldbeck now. Everything with my body was fine, but Iβd underestimated how debilitating to my pace and walking form a blister could be. That was a costly mistake. β’ I took refuge in Skiddaw House, the highest hostel in the UK (470m) with the intention of crashing there. The house was totally empty. I showered, made lunch, hung my clothes out to dry in the garden and read in the front room. β’ By 4pm I was getting restless. So I tried different configurations of βtaping the shit out ofβ my feet and somehow managed to get myself walking properly and with less pain. β’ Back on the trail I set my sights on finishing in a tiny village called Bassentwaite, getting a pint + pie, then setting up camp in a nearby caravan park. I have no idea if that was allowed. The wardens had gone, so I pitched my tent with the confidence of a man who absolutely definitely is allowed to pitch his tent in this caravan park. Which seemed to work. β’ #hiking #hikeon #hikingadventure #thruhike #thruhiking #britishnature #lakedistrict #uknature #hiker #ukhiking
#blasatfronlas in Newport, Wales is just so typical of the type of place that we often find when we get a recommendation from a local, in this case from Judy Cooper, owner of the Cnapan Bed and Breakfast. The food was delicious and the staff super friendly. If you find yourself in Newport, and I hope that you do, go to Blas at Fronlas and have a very pleasant meal at one of their outdoor tables. See http://www.magoguide.net/?mago_item=blas-at-fronlas Blas at Fronlas is in our MagoGuide UK iPhone/iPad app. Check it out here. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magoguide-uk-pro/id1361362138?mt=8 #MagoGuideUK #uk #ukrestaurants #ukhiking #restaurant #walescoastpath #wales
One of the more bizarre sights I stumbled across on the Camino France - an electricity pylon laying on its side and in pieces! #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #pylon #brokenpylon #strangesights
I couldnβt tell if this old car had been abandoned in the ditch or it was just the normal way of parking in this small village #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #abandonedcar #niceparking #stuckinaditch
Interesting twisted branched trees created this natural tunnelled walkway through a town on the Camino France #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #twistedtree #treeavenue #trees
Some awesome colours in the night sky this evening. Accompanied by a crescent moon and the North Star βΊοΈ #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #nightsky #crescentmoon #northstar #nightglow
Day 3 - Old Dungeon Ghyll to Keswick π£ - 14 miles, PLUS MOUNTAIN β° β’ What a day. Waking up to a beautiful sunshiny morning; I was on the trail nice and early, all going well until I realise, 30 minutes in, that Iβve been literally going the wrong direction. β’ Iβm faced with a difficult choice. Either I come back on myself (sensible but dull), or, exercise some canny nous by crossing a 700 meter mountain pass and reconnect to the trail (reckless bravado).... π€ β’ Was off the mountain by about 12:30 and still had to bosh out 14 miles to get to Keswick π, which was a pleasant slog to be fair. Now at camp next to a prime bathe spot tomorrow morning. ππΌ β’ #hiking #hikeon #hikingadventure #thruhike #thruhiking #britishnature #lakedistrict #uknature #hiker #ukhiking
Harrison Stickle, 730m β’ #hiking #hikeon #hikingadventure #thruhike #thruhiking #britishnature #lakedistrict #uknature #hiker #ukhiking
Day 2 - Coniston to Old Dungeon Ghyll π£ - 12 miles β’ Less miles but much more ascents and descents (βproper uppy-downyβ I believe is the technical term). The sun finally came out and it became a mild evening ramble through outstanding scenery. β’ #hiking #hikeon #hikingadventure #thruhike #thruhiking #britishnature #lakedistrict #uknature #hiker #ukhiking
First shorts and T-shirt hike of the year yesterday! 8 Miles. 2018 Miles: 168 / 1,000. . . . . #milesandmetres #hiking #hikingaddict #ukhiking #outdooraddict #outdoors #landscape #view #scenery #walk1000miles2018 #uktravel #thegreatoutdoors #walkinguk #ivinghoebeacon #buckinghamshire #ashridge #ashridgeestate #nationaltrust #explore #ukcountryside #hike #landscapephotography #ig_countryside #landscape_lovers #picoftheday #sunnyday #sunshine #shortsweather #getyoursweaton
The winding wall overlooking the crag as the sun rose on a Saturday morning π£π·βοΈ #visitengland #northumberland #beginnersphotography #ukwalking #ukhiking #gloriousbritain #britainsfavouritewalks #sunrise #landscapephotography #landscape_hunter #photooftheday #potduk #picoftheday #getoutdoors #goexplore #outdooradventures
Crosses of the Camino: pt3 I love using the sun and shadows to capture and frame images #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #caminocross #cross #shadows #sunset
Crosses of the Camino: pt2 - walking alongside the highway you can see crosses made from twigs woven into fencing. Accompanied by notes to loved ones and photos of those lost #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #caminocross #cross
Crosses of the Camino: pt1 - so many crosses representing different meanings to those who placed them and those who pass by them #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #caminocross #cross
Climb Me! β°οΈ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π· Sony a6300 + Sony 16-50mm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π 12:40 π 14/04/2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- βΎf/4βΎ1/4000 sec βΎISO200 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #llynidwal #carneddau #tryfan #snowdoniagram #sonyalpha #ukhiking #snowdonianationalpark Β #ukadventures #snowdonia #wales #northwales #getoutdoors #cymru #betwsycoed #goexplore #exploringwales #visitwales #trailrunning #inov8 #cloudstagram #stunningview #landscapelover #landscapehunter #snowdoniapics #mountainrange #mountainscape #fellrunning #springhassprung #mountainlovers #sonyalpha6300
The dedication and support provided by the towns and villages across Spain is amazing and helps hundreds of pilgrims find their way every day #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #caminoshell #scallopshell #followthesigns
Some of my favourite Shell symbols along the Camino France. The scallops shell points the way on everything from a drain cover to a block of flats! #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #caminoshell #scallopshell #followthesigns
Day 1 - Ulverston to Coniston π£ - 14.5 mi β’ The pleasant amble I was hoping for emphatically did not happen. It was more of a muddy TRUDGE. Very pretty. But goddamn messy. β’ #hiking #hikeon #hikingadventure #thruhike #thruhiking #britishnature #lakedistrict #uknature #hiker #ukhiking
The best kind of days π£β°π #hiking #lakedistrict #englishcountryside #lakedistrictuk #views #spring #lakes #walking #explorer #exploring #outdooradventures #adventures #potd #freedom #outdoors #nature #ukhiking
Langdale Pikes. Lake District. #langdalepikes #lakedistrict #lakedistrictuk #lakedistrictnationalpark #lakedistrictlandscapes #lakedistrictmountains #englishmountains #britishmountains #mountains #mountain #mountainphotography #mountainlandscape #uklandscape #uklandscapes #ukhiking #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapephoto #rainbow #rainbows #arcoiris #sky #moodysky
A pilgrimage is individual to each person - most donβt turn out how you expect them to. They arenβt all serious silent treks across open lands. Mine was a combination of learning / helping others / having fun / exploring (just to name a few) #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #funinthesun
So many bridges along the Camino! These were a few of my favourites #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #bridge #waterunderthebridge
Repost from @matthewcarneyphotography - I cannot wait till I can next get back down to rejoin the SWCP, fingers crossed it's soon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π· Samsung Galaxy S8+ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π 18:07 π 31/03/2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- βΎf/1.7βΎ1/197 sec βΎISO40 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #northdevon #southwestcoastpath #samsunggalaxy #coastline #galaxys8 #ukhiking #longdistancehiking #ukadventures #devon #cornwall #dorset #getoutdoors #hikingadventure #clouds #goexplore #exploringengland #visitengland #trailhiking #longdistance #sunset_hub #stunningview #sealovers #seascapes #sundowners #devonlife #sunsetsniper #goldenhour #takemebacknow #backpackingaddicts #smartphonephotography
Weir at Barbrook Reservoir. #peakdistrictnationalpark #wearederbyshire #igersderbyshire #ukhiking #osmaps #ordnancesurvey #derbyshire #longexposure #outdoorphotography #canon100d #ndfilter1000 #reservoirs #nationaltrust #rspb #easternmoors #1ukshot #derbyshirelife #ukscenery
I cannot wait till I can next get back down to rejoin the SWCP, fingers crossed it's soon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π· Samsung Galaxy S8+ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π 18:07 π 31/03/2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- βΎf/1.7βΎ1/197 sec βΎISO40 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #northdevon #southwestcoastpath #samsunggalaxy #coastline #galaxys8 #ukhiking #longdistancehiking #ukadventures #devon #cornwall #dorset #getoutdoors #hikingadventure #clouds #goexplore #exploringengland #visitengland #trailhiking #longdistance #sunset_hub #stunningview #sealovers #seascapes #sundowners #devonlife #sunsetsniper #goldenhour #takemebacknow #backpackingaddicts #smartphonephotography
Sunny hiking days are coming, weβre getting excited to get outside and get some vitamin D! βοΈ Throwback to our Peakdistrict visit last year β° #girlsexplore #hiking #hikingwithfriends #ukhiking #getoutside #blueskies #health #fitness #fitnesswithfriends #motivation #adventure #explore #outdoorlife #activewomen #liveoutside #weekendsaway #healthylifestyle #exploreoutdoors #outdoorfun #hikingadventures #lakedistrict #ukadventure
Camino France 2017: after around 3 hours waiting in a queue - finally acquired my Compostela for completing the pilgrimage. From France across Spain....then an additional trip to the end of the world - approx 1000km covered #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #caminofamily #compostela #caminofinisterre #caminomuxia
Camino France 2017 - top: Pineapple would always appear from nowhere with Cerveza! Bottom: our awesome Camino Family had all the skills covered and even a cow on some days π @_pineapple_paul @noriko029 @samclark1410 @elsyhuertascardos #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #cerveza #caminofrances #caminofamily #tramily
My weekend was spent experiencing the things I love the most - camping / nature / wilderness. There were so many lambs next to our campsite and it was awesome watching them run and jump around #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #nature #lambs #lambingseason #wilderness #canihaveone
First campfire of the year! Looking forward to many more nights huddled round these for warmth...maybe cooking some tasty treats over them too π #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #campfire #fire #campcooking
A somewhat gloomy morning to open the tent to! Cold...misty...raining - just another day camping in the UK!!! π first night camping this year though - so clouds & silver linings π #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #ukcamping #camping #gloomyday
Had lunch this afternoon at Ty Hyll, or The Ugly House if you don't speak fluent Welsh π² ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π· Samsung Galaxy S8+ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π 13:23 π 14/04/2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- βΎf/1.7βΎ1/499 sec βΎISO40 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #theuglyhouse #walesonline #tryfan #snowdoniagram #galaxys8 #ukhiking #snowdonianationalpark Β #ukadventures #snowdonia #wales #northwales #getoutdoors #cymru #betwsycoed #goexplore #exploringwales #visitwales #trailrunning #inov8 #cloudstagram #stunningview #landscapelover #landscapehunter #snowdoniapics #mountainrange #mountainscape #fellrunning #springhassprung #mountainlovers #smartphonephotography
What a thoroughly British scene... lovely evening for a stroll #kennetandavoncanal #ukwalking #ukhiking #ramblings
What a bloody lovely day for some trail runningβ°οΈ Looking across Llyn Idwal at Carneddau range and Tryfan. Swipe β¬ οΈ to explore the full view. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π· Samsung Galaxy S8+ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π 12:13 π 14/04/2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #llynidwal #carneddau #tryfan #snowdoniagram #galaxys8 #ukhiking #snowdonianationalpark Β #ukadventures #snowdonia #wales #northwales #getoutdoors #cymru #betwsycoed #goexplore #exploringwales #visitwales #trailrunning #inov8 #cloudstagram #stunningview #landscapelover #landscapehunter #snowdoniapics #mountainrange #mountainscape #fellrunning #springhassprung #mountainlovers #smartphonephotography
MEETING THE OLD MAN THE OLD MAN OF STORR SKYE A BUCKET LIST LOCATION TICKED A very moody scene greeted us at the Storr , gray clouds and rain but it payed off as for a brief period all was revealed to us . Majestically appearing from the mist . #discoverscotland #ukshots #disvoverbritain #moodygrams #letsgobenro #nikond810 #earth_pic #visitbritain #visitscotland #lovescotland #lovegreatbritain #globalshotz #kasefiltersuk #Indurotripodsuk #landscapelovers #neverstopexploring #skye #Scotland #moody #reflections #explore #adventure #mountains #nikoneurope #ukhiking
Vineyards full of grapes provide a staple view across large stretches of the Camino France. The Rioja region was my personal favourite....not one bad bottle of wine was tasted! #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #rioja #vineyard #winegrapes #grapevine #wineregion #landscape #landscapephotography
Perfectly spaced line of trees in a field on the Camino - all looking identical yet unique at the same time! #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #trees #treeline #landscape #landscapephotography
Quick early morning shot on the way out of the door to work... #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #daffodils #spring #flowers
Boy oh boy, The Kings Arms was our first real pub meal of the Hadrianβs Wall Walk adventure, and it was proper, mate. Of course we got the large mound-o-meat, but I was surprised at how good the veggies were. All the veggies were fresh and correctly cooked; the peas in particular were wonderful. A far cry from the frozen yet overcooked peas we ate at pubs in decades past. If youβre passing by Bowness on Solway, donβt fail to drop by The Kings Arms. The Kings Arms is in our MagoGuide UK iPhone/iPad app. Check it out here. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magoguide-uk-pro/id1361362138?mt=8 #MagoGuideUK #uk #ukrestaurants #ukhiking #restaurant #hadrianswall
So many abandoned boots and shoes on the Camino! Oddly enough there is usually just a solo shoe - making you wonder if the pilgrims hopped the rest of the trail on one foot π€ #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #abandonedshoes #lostshoe #trailhopper
The Camino like all trails is about the journey - not the destination. Camino families (& tramilies) make these journeys the memorable and magical adventures that they are @_pineapple_paul @noriko029 @elsyhuertascardos @samclark1410 #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #caminofamily #trailfamily #tramily #trailgraffiti
Reaching the 0km marker at βthe end of the worldβ was a mixture of excitement / achievement / sadness / joy @noriko029 @elsyhuertascardos #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #caminofamily #zerokilometer #caminofinisterre #endoftheworld
We love revisiting the posts from our Hadrianβs Walk Walk adventure and the Roman fort called Vindolanda was the best of the best. We especially loved getting to see the Vindolanda tablets, actual tablets from Roman military and civilian life. Hereβs Morgan giving a history lecture to some Brits who were wandering around the site. See http://www.magoguide.net/?mago_item=vindolanda Vindolanda is in our MagoGuide UK iPhone/iPad app. Check it out here. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magoguide-uk-pro/id1361362138?mt=8 #MagoGuideUK #uk #ukhiking #hadrianswall #hadrianswallwalk #vindolanda #vindolandaromanfort
Having fun with statues on Camino π #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #statue #funwithstatues
Camino family foot shot π @_pineapple_paul @elsyhuertascardos @noriko029 @samclark1410 #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #caminofamily #tramily #hikingshoes
Iβm hot, Iβm tired, my feet are sore from walking, and I loved every step. That sums up a day of hiking along Hadrianβs Wall and those were my sentiments when we arrived at Saughy Rigg Farm, one of the better places where we stayed along the way. Our room was large and the surrounding countryside was spectacular. The food was also good, especially the breakfast. The service seemed a bit stretched at times, though. All in all, a solid recommendation. See http://www.magoguide.net/?mago_item=saughy-rigg-farm Saughy Rigg Farm is in our MagoGuide UK iPhone/iPad app. Check it out. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magoguide-uk-pro/id1361362138?mt=8 #MagoGuideUK #uk #ukrestaurants #ukhiking #restaurant #hadrianswall
Camino family make the journey memorable. You get the option to still hike solo and catch each other up in town for a cold beer! @_pineapple_paul @samclark1410 @noriko029 @elsyhuertascardos #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #caminofamily #tramily #leavenomanbehind
These boots were made for walking - A standard day on Camino - get up early...pack your kit...walk...breakfast...walk...lunch...walk...cerveza...walk...ice-cream...walk...find an albergue...pilgrim dinner...sleep. Then do it all again! @_pineapple_paul @noriko029 @elsyhuertascardos @samclark1410 #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #caminofrances #thesebootsweremadeforwalking #oursoles
The standard view on Camino - a long path stretching into the distance...with towns scattered across the landscape. Itβs amazing to look out to the horizon and realise the white specs in the distance are houses in the next town - 8 hours away!!! @_pineapple_paul @samclark1410 @noriko029 @elsyhuertascardos #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #caminodesantiago #pilgrim #peregrino #pilgrimage #elcaminopeople #caminodesantiagopage #distanthorizon #farawaytowns #windingpath #arewethereyet #landscape #landscapephotography
Weβre celebrating the release of our MagoGuide UK iPhone/iPad app by posting some of the places that weβve visited in the UK. One of our favorites was the @battlesteads in Wark where we stayed during our Hadrianβs Wall adventure. This was our favorite hotel of the trip and included a nice room, an excellent bar, good food, beautiful garden, and a super friendly staff. Yep, this place has it all. When you get there, ask them about their efforts to go βgreen.β See http://www.magoguide.net/?mago_item=battlesteads-hotel-restaurant Battlesteads will be in our next version of the MagoGuide UK iPhone/iPad app. Check out all of our apps here. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magoguide-uk-pro/id1361362138?mt=8 #MagoGuideUK #uk #ukrestaurants #ukhiking #restaurant #hadrianswall
Itβs a foggy one out there today in the Midlands! Can barely see the tree line behind the bird here #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #fog #foggy #dudewheresmycar #lostinthefog #shropshire
Slowly learning how to use the camera properly... very slowly.... ποΈβΊ . #wildcamping #lakedistrict #ukhiking #rememberyourisosettingsfolks
Looking down onto Helm Crag and the A591 as skies cleared from Grey Crag near Alcock Tarn. . #grasmere #lakedistrict #ukhikingofficial #ukhiking #helmcrag #lakedistrictuk #hikingthelakes #hikingday #hikingadventures #landscape #landscape_captures #hills #green #nature #natural #cumbria #uk #england #ukshots #phonepic #phonephotography #thelakelanders #fromlakelandwithlove #getoutside #beautiful #view #viewpoint #drinkstop
Hartland Point Lighthouse with Lundy Island in the background ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π· Samsung Galaxy S8+ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π 14:06 π 31/03/2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- βΎf/1.7βΎ1/2500 sec βΎISO40 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #northdevon #southwestcoastpath #samsunggalaxy #coastline #galaxys8 #ukhiking #longdistancehiking #ukadventures #devon #cornwall #dorset #getoutdoors #hikingadventure #clouds #goexplore #exploringengland #visitengland #trailhiking #longdistance #hartland #stunningview #sealovers #seascapes #lundyisland #lighthouse_lovers #lighthouses #goldenhour #takemebacknow #backpackingaddicts #smartphonephotography
Who recognises this view? Gotta be one of my new favourites :) #lakedistrict #ig_countryside #ig_lakedistrict #water #reservoir #ilovethelakes #cumbria #getoutside #ukhiking #freshair #nature #mountainadventures #mountains #passion #outdoors #walking #photography #picoftheday #roads #scenic #scenic_roads #cumbria #igerscumbria #adventure #thankful
Foel Drygarn, Preseli Hills. . . . . #hill #hiking #hikingaddict #ukhiking #hikingadventure #outdooraddict #landscape #view #uktravel #thegreatoutdoors #walkinguk #preselimountains #pembrokeshire #wales #explore #visitwales #landscapephotography #ig_countryside #landscape_lovers #picoftheday #photooftheday #landscape_captures #foeldrygarn #ironage #hillfort #hike #ihike #wanderlust
Bumped into this pair last weekend during my trip down south to rejoin the SWCP π ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π· Samsung Galaxy S8+ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π 10:00 π 31/03/2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- βΎf/1.7βΎ1/526 sec βΎISO40 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #northdevon #southwestcoastpath #samsunggalaxy #coastline #galaxys8 #ukhiking #longdistancehiking #ukadventures #devon #cornwall #dorset #getoutdoors #hikingadventure #clouds #goexplore #exploringengland #visitengland #trailhiking #longdistance #backpackingeurope #stunningview #sealovers #seascapes #sundowners #horses #wildhorses #wildhorse #takemebacknow #backpackingaddicts #smartphonephotography
Enjoying the lighter evenings for running now...especially when you get to see the sky turning such magical colours #sockpan #travelphotography #ukhiking #hiking #hikinglife #adventurer #explorer #wanderer #foodie #backcountry #writer #wanderlust #outdoors #getoutside #getoutdoors #seetheworld #sunset #lighterevenings #running #eveningrun #firesky
Enjoying the Sunshine at Bradgate Park yesterday βοΈπΆπ« #bradgatepark #leicestershire #nationaltrust #hiking #walking #dogwalking #dog #daschund #sun #sunshine #couple #togethertime #deer #weekoff #dayout #ukwalks #ukhiking #outdoors #countryside
Hiking the Lake District sure does have its rewards π π π¬π§ . . . . . #lakes #thelakes #lakedistrict #amazingview #ukhiking #countryside #catbells #adventurelife #neverstopexploring #blueskys #travellifeforall #travelcouple #traveltogether #backpackersblog #ontheroad #adventure #adventurouscouple #wanderlusting #ζ θ‘ #viaje #inspiration #photographerstravel #hikeanywhere #outdoor #nature #merrell . . . . .
Whatβs next? π€·π»ββοΈ This last month has definitely consisted of a lot more play than work... now time to plan the next trip ππ πΈ: @geedawso . . . . . . . #travel #travelblogger #travelholic #travelwales #wales #snowdonia #snowdonianationalpark #snowdon #hike #hiking #shehikes #hikingadventures #hiking π£ #hikingculture #uk #ukhikingofficial #ukhiking
Ready for all weather . Feat. @vango_outdoor Table. @regattaoutdoors Waterproofs. @camelbak bottle. #Hiking #walking #waterproof #camping #cooking #trail #fellrunner #campstove #cookingwithgas #climbing #hillwalker #peakdistrict #lakedistrict #ukhiking
#onedaytrip to #breconbeaconsnationalpark with @iwona.jasinska72 #breathtakingviews #nature #river #britishrivers #mountains #britishmountains #ukrivers #ukmountains #gbriverside #gbmountains #roadtrip #waterfalls #ukwaterfalls #britishwaterfalls #hiking #ukhiking #britishhiking
#onedaytrip to #breconbeaconsnationalpark with @iwona.jasinska72 #breathtakingviews #nature #river #britishrivers #mountains #britishmountains #ukrivers #ukmountains #gbriverside #gbmountains #roadtrip #waterfalls #ukwaterfalls #britishwaterfalls #hiking #ukhiking #britishhiking
Did you manage to have a few mins in the glorious sunshine today? . Itβs good for your body, mind and soul so make sure you top up next time itβs shining near you. . . . . #ThursdayThought #sunglasses #mentalhealth #stressbuster #lakedistrict #cumbria #landscapephotography #sunnyday βοΈ #getoutstayout #hikers #hikingbootsrequired #thisismyadventure #mudandroutes #catbells #ukweather #derwentwater #ig_lakedistrict #ukhikingofficial #ukhiking #sun #walkingonsunshine
What a day to have off work and get up into the hills! Blue skies and some warm spring sunshine. β’ β’ #blueskies #spring #springsunshine #ogwen #ogwenvalley #tryfan #ygarn #penyrolewen #ukgreatshots #getoutside #tgo #thegreatoutdoors #potd #ukhiking #ukhikingofficial #northwales #snowdonia #eryri #trailmagazine #snowymountains #winterwalking #mountainday #mountains #walkingbritain #welshmountain #ukmountains #dayoffwork #timetoplay #northwalestagram
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