NEW BOOK – The Coast is Our Compass
THE COAST IS OUR COMPASS – a pilgrimage along the world’s longest coastal path – the King Charles III England Coast Path Available for pre-order […]
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PODCASTS – The Coast is Our Compass and Tales from the Big Trails
I have been a guest on a number of podcasts, and have a few more events and chats scheduled for 2026. These can be found
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Durability, cost, weight – pick any two. A review of walking and backpacking gear after 6,000 miles on the UK National Trails.
My gear is wearing out, not everything, but it seems it is time to review what works and what has stayed with me for over
Scotland’s East Coast: Dornoch to John o’Groats along the John o’Groats Trail – wild, remote and rugged coastal walking
I have had enough of road walking, but soon I’ll experience the glorious beaches and cliff paths of Sutherland and Caithness. I know this area
Scotland’s East Coast: Cullen to Dornoch (Moray Coast Trail and 2 days of the John o’Groats Trail) – beaches, forests and roads
After walking from Dundee to Cullen a few weeks ago, I was itching to get back and enjoy the Moray Coast Trail to Forres –
The Broomway: Unparalled skyscapes, occasional ordnance and an ill fated birthday party, over Maplin Sands.
The Broomway I have wanted to experience The Broomway for a long time, since reading about it in Robert Macfarlane’s The Old Ways and passing
Scotland’s East Coast: Aberdeen to Cullen. Stunning beaches and wild coastal walking, and a few quiet roads.
With a little work, the Aberdeenshire coast could have one of the best coastal paths in the UK, with stunning cliff scenery, views over the
Scotland’s East Coast: Dundee to Aberdeen via the Angus and Aberdeenshire Coastal Paths, NCN1, and St. Duthac’s Way Pilgrim Route.
After pouring over maps of the east coast of Scotland, I hadn’t much hope of finding high-quality paths to Inverness, to pick up the John
King Charles III England Coast Path: Canvey, Wallasea and Two Tree Islands and a walk from Greenwich to Gravesend.
Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path before fully open, will lead to a snagging list of paths to clean up later. Often high
King Charles III England Coast Path: River Stour and Orwell estuaries (Harwich to Felixstowe)
My original plan to walk the coast of England allowed for the use of public ferry services across the estuaries, yet the new King Charles
Scotland’s East Coast: (Berwick Coast Path, John Muir Way, Forth to Farne Way, John Muir Link)
A part of me wanted to walk north when I turned around at the border near Berwick-upon-Tweed to walk the King Charles III England Coast