His 630 mile journey started at Sand Banks in Dorset on Friday 15th April and he has aimed to cover approximately 15 to 20 miles per day and by the sounds of it consume a pint of real ale at every pub he passes. Here'e just a few of the images and stories he's posted and links to the originals on his blog:
Day 2 was tough.
The first full day brought reality that this challenge was no stroll. Hips and shoulders sore, and back ache. And no campsite available.
But then a farm cafe, steak dinner and after another mile or two wild camp.
Sleep disturbed by some mad 12 hour night runners.
But up with sunrise and going well.
Beautiful morning and not another walker in site.
But then a farm cafe, steak dinner and after another mile or two wild camp.
Sleep disturbed by some mad 12 hour night runners.
But up with sunrise and going well.
Beautiful morning and not another walker in site.
Beautiful Lulworth Cove on a sunny day.
Fairly tough walking stretch from Kimmeridge but views have been breathtaking. MOD need to tidy their shrapnel up from the ranges. What a mess......but thanks for access to this stunning bit of coast.
Just finished best all day breakfast ever in cafe. Now on to Osmington Mills where pub pint and bath await after 2 nights of wild camping.
Just finished best all day breakfast ever in cafe. Now on to Osmington Mills where pub pint and bath await after 2 nights of wild camping.
Durdle Door
Jurassic Coast
This part of the walk has been hard work, but the views have been simply stunning.
A picture to prove that I haven't paid someone else to walk it for me.....
A picture to prove that I haven't paid someone else to walk it for me.....
Torquay Marina.
Just on from here I was gifted a mini egg and prayed for. I mentioned it was my blister on my right foot that actually needed some divine intervention , so an extra prayer and we shall see how it is tomorrow.
Gammon Head and Black Cove.
Great little quiet spot with a little wave rolling in. Now nearly 6pm and last ferry at 7pm from East Portlemouth.
Engine Houses.
It was a damp, grey and rainy morning as I left Porthleven, but it started to brighten as I came across the first of probably many mining engine house ruins. These were Wheal Prosper and Trewavas and once worked for copper. This section through to Marazion is very attractive coast line.
Early Doors Sennen Cove.
Out the door just after 6.30. Not particularly big mileage but hard walking ahead. Beautiful morning and excellent surf coming in to beach. Cup of tea before I left and made a flask (top advice Kev ).
Carved Mermaid.
The only remaining mediaeval bench ends carved over 500 years ago.
So after day 25 the boots and I have covered 389 miles and are still bang on schedule. Gwithian tomorrow and back in the tent if dry !
Staying at Tinners Arms in Zennor tonight, but ironically no Tinners. So will be on the Doom.
The church where Mum was christened and her parents married is right outside my window.
So after day 25 the boots and I have covered 389 miles and are still bang on schedule. Gwithian tomorrow and back in the tent if dry !
Staying at Tinners Arms in Zennor tonight, but ironically no Tinners. So will be on the Doom.
The church where Mum was christened and her parents married is right outside my window.
St Ives Bay and long, long beach.
This beach went on for ever. Had a laugh looking back at my tracks which were weaving all over the place. Probably walked twice as far as I needed to.
Asked the lifeguards which campsite I should aim at. Churchtown Farm. Gwithian. Good call $8.50 and all the hot water I want.
Picked up good reception and started blog, messages and mail.
Thank you Susan and David from Barrie Ontario for your kind words (mousehole cat) and hope you have great stay in Wembury. If you walk east to Ringmore there is a great pub called Journeys End. Also suggest car ride to Bantham and visit Sloop Inn. Also Hope Cove and lunch at Hope and Anchor. Brit pubs are the best. I know ! Also visit Plymouth Barbican and do the History. Mayflower and Pilgrims.
Have strolled up the road to the Red River Inn for quiet meal, couple of pints and some tucker. Quiet....this place is pumping...turns out it is tenant's last night party. Might stay for another......it will help me sleep Jo !
NB : Thank you Allison Honoker for kind donation. Keep at the path, and hope your walking trip continued to be successful.
Asked the lifeguards which campsite I should aim at. Churchtown Farm. Gwithian. Good call $8.50 and all the hot water I want.
Picked up good reception and started blog, messages and mail.
Thank you Susan and David from Barrie Ontario for your kind words (mousehole cat) and hope you have great stay in Wembury. If you walk east to Ringmore there is a great pub called Journeys End. Also suggest car ride to Bantham and visit Sloop Inn. Also Hope Cove and lunch at Hope and Anchor. Brit pubs are the best. I know ! Also visit Plymouth Barbican and do the History. Mayflower and Pilgrims.
Have strolled up the road to the Red River Inn for quiet meal, couple of pints and some tucker. Quiet....this place is pumping...turns out it is tenant's last night party. Might stay for another......it will help me sleep Jo !
NB : Thank you Allison Honoker for kind donation. Keep at the path, and hope your walking trip continued to be successful.
Thanks Richard for keeping us up to date with your progress and giving us unlucky ones who have not been able to make such an incredible journey an amazing insight into the views and history of our precious peninsular.
If you want to follow Richard or make a donation to ELF please go to http://richardmaunder.blogspot.com
Profile: Adrian Gray runs his company Viewshed Ltd from his home in Silverton, Devon. He's a trainer, software and web developer specializing in Ordnance Survey maps, Pitney Bowes MapInfo and Open Source development for the web, desktop and mobile platforms. He can be contacted at www.viewshed.co.uk
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