Should you, walker, explore the footpaths near Chartwell, Kent, you might come across a shrine dedicated to Darryl Ridout. I don’t know who Darryl was or what happened but on my many walks in the area I became familiar with the shrine, and observed changes to it. I always had time to stop and spare a thought.
Perhaps the place of the shrine was special to Darryl. How very sad.
62 miles from front door to the border, 72 miles to Hundalee B&B. Little bit of easy walking, reading, lager, whiskey and curry. A68 is a fun road to drive – blind summits, dead deer and grouse, twists and turns. Next time I really should finally bag a munro. Tennents is not a bad lager because it is not that sweet at all.
No words needed.
Usually I walk to Durham and then either walk back or take the bus. Summer now gone, best weather was in May and very early June. Why would anyone live in London when we have it so nice here oop north?
A walk while my car was being serviced in Pity Me. The highlight of the walk was the closed Belmont railway viaduct.
Fifteen miles starting close to the Knitsley farm shop, then along the Waskerley Way railway path to the Hownsgill viaduct and Smiddy Shaw reservoir. Newly paved path did my ankles and feet in.
Basically an early November walk.
Drove to Dufton in Cumbria and walked 3 1/2 miles up to High Cup Nick.
It had snowed overnight so I decided to check out some interesting footpaths. Took the OS Explorer map 307 and camera with me and hoped it would not be too muddy.
13-14 mile walk to Durham and back, footpaths and the railway path were quite busy but the town very quiet. Despite running and jogging regularly I notice that I have no walking endurance whatsoever – muscles are aching. My walking boots are also too large so I need to buy a new pair. There was a small forest fire along the route, some people were calling the fire service so I didn’t hang around.
Beer Rambler 