travel | Reasons to go North

Posted by reasons on Jun 26, 2026 in UK, Walking | Comments Off on Bellingham to Byrness

Another early start. Partly to avoid the heat. Partly because thunder was threatened later in the day. Clouds made it cooler for the...

Posted by reasons on Jun 22, 2026 in UK, Walking | Comments Off on Dufton to Alston

Another miles, 32km, thankfully the last. I found it easier than Middleton to Dufton maybe as I had a rest day yesterday but I think more...

Posted by reasons on Jun 21, 2026 in UK, Walking | 1 comment

32k of a bit north but mainly easterly travel. A day of two halves. Initially a fairly gentle stroll along the Tees. The path to just...

Posted by reasons on Jun 19, 2026 in Blog | Comments Off on Tan Hill to Middleton in Teasdale

My longest day so far, 27.2k, 17m. I’m exhausted. Tomorrow is longer, so not that sure I’m looking forward to it. Though I am...

Posted by reasons on Jun 18, 2026 in Blog | Comments Off on Short Day to Tan Hill

A lovely morning in Keld. Before a stroll up the hill. A planned short day so I didn’t end up with three 20 miles in succession. I...