Long-distance walks

Isle of Wight Coastal Path

The walk that started it all. A five day journey from Bembridge, anti-clockwise around the whole island. Including lots of moaning about blisters.

Date: June 2019

Distance : 70 miles plus

South Downs Way - Day One

Winchester to East Meon

The first day of the South Downs Way, 100 miles in seven days. Would our brave hero survive, watch here in the first instalment of the greatest adventure of the 21st Century.

Date: September 2020

Distance : 18.5 miles

South Downs Way - Day Two

East Meon to Cocking

A long stroll from East Meon, enjoying Harting Down before ending up in Cocking and my brother saving the day.

Date: September 2020

Distance : 18.7 miles

South Downs Way - Day Three

Cocking to Amberley

First day with a really heavy rucksack. Nice to return to the pleasant environs of Amberley and a great campsite at Foxleigh Barn.

Date: September 2020

Distance : 11.6 miles

South Downs Way - Day Four

Amberley to St Botolph's

More hills and more sheep. Passing through the magical Chanctonbury Ring, one of the highlights of the entire walk.

Date: September 2020

Distance : 11.6 miles

South Downs Way - Day Five

Bramber and Beyond

My longest walk ever, I kept walking and walking and walking. Af feat of endurance we surely won’t see again in our lifetime.

Date: September 2020

Distance : 22.6 miles

South Downs Way - Day Six

Rodmell to Alfriston

Rescued by a massage machine, Marek get a shorter walk on the penultimate day.

Date: September 2020

Distance : 9.6 miles

South Downs Way - Day Seven

Rodmell to Alfriston

The final day of the expedition, one of the hardest after the cumulative effects of the previous days. The Seven Sisters and the finishing point.

Date: September 2020

Distance : 11.1 miles

Serpent Trail - Day One

Haslemere to Coombe Hill

The first day of the Serpent Trail, a 65 mile walk from Haslemere to Petersfield, that winds around the South Downs National Park like a snake.

Date: May 2021

Distance : 18.1 miles

Serpent Trail - Day Two

Coombe Hill to Petworth

The second day of the Serpent Trail, starting in Coombe Hill (near Liss),  walking to  Petworth with a visit to the Petworth Deer Park. .

Date: May 2021

Distance : 17 miles

Serpent Trail - Day Three

Petworth to Cocking

The third day of the Serpent Trail, in which I try to make it from Petworth to Cocking whilst battling a knee injury.

Date: May 2021

Distance : 18.9 miles

Serpent Trail - Day Four

Cocking to Petersfield

The final day of my epic voyage on this excellent walk. Starting at the Cocking Causeway and making my way to Petersfield.

Date: May 2021

Distance : 13.2 miles

Norfolk Coastal Path - Day One

Hunstanton to Burnham Overy Staithe

The first day of the Norfolk Coastal Path. Lovely cliff top walks. crab sandwiches and marshland.

Date: September 2021

Distance : 16.3 miles

Norfolk Coastal Path - Day Two

Burnham Overy Staithe to Blakeney

Deserted beaches in the rain, frogs, toads, Wells-next-the-sea and Stiffkey Marshes.

Date: September 2021

Distance : 16.2 miles