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Tag: Hike
The Walk North – Stage One
The Logic
The plan is on the 4th of July, I am going to Cornwall, again. To walk the coastal path from Marazion to Land’s end (stage one) and the Land’s end to St Ives (stage two) and do it in two days. I know it’s ambitious, but I have to push myself and try. This bank holiday weekend I thought I would give rehearsing it a try. In two stages, Sunday the 25th I would walk Enfield to Hertford and Monday the 26th walk from Enfield to Barrier park. Stage one was 17 .01 miles and relatively comfortable, stage two I knew would be at least 22 miles and, I was aiming for 25. I recorded 22.5miles on my watch and, that doesn’t include train stations etc. So about 23 and I am happy with that for a first attempt.
The first stage was quiet and uneventful to say the least, just the way I like it. Stage two meant I was ready for any interaction with the genpop. This came in the form of a lovely elderly Ghanian Lady who was taking her son on the cable car. She invited me after a good conversation to join them crossing the Thames. It was very windy and I started feel a little apprehensive but then I noticed her speaking in tongues and I thought we might be alright. from her belief alone.
I woke up with blisters and sore feet this morning, though I would say totally worth it. I don’t feel like I have done a lot or travelled far but, for a first attempt, I am in a small belief that I can do it.
Lastly, it is an attempt to use all of my retro kit from 2004, the very first adventure. The first stage has to be competed in jeans and I will be sleeping in a 20 year old tent.
17.01 Miles
Land’s End to Sennen Cove
I am extremely proud of Molly, she walked 2 and a half miles across some rocky terrain and got a pup cup ice cream for her effort. She didn’t complain or even slow down. She took the whole thing in her stride.
The Land’s end to Sennen Cove pilgrimage is a walk I have been doing since 2002, I stopped a few years back because it was too difficult to do with Lucas. Molly has done it at least 3 times before, so it was important for me that she does it again. Her health and well being despite her illness, has improved dramatically. She gets more walks and isn’t stuck inside all day, she’s fed 3 times a day and I can see an improvement.
Today will be a nice day of rest for Molly and for me and Jo, we’re off to Zennor. I am aiming to produce the first proper #hikenpod in a while, it won’t be a long walk but it will be a walk, across the south west coast path, facing the Atlantic ocean. I look forward to talking to you.