One of the many places I hoped to revisit when undertaking my gratitude walk along the Pilgrims’ Way in 2016 was the Watts Gallery and Artists Village. I had stopped there on day 4 of my pilgrimage for a cup of tea in the café and took the time then to go slightly off-route to wander up to the Watts Memorial…
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THE TINKER’S TRAIL – HARLINGTON WALKS
Where to walk near Harlington on this cold and wet morning? Ah, February, a time of hunkering down, sheltering from the rain but yet, hope. Always hope that Spring will soon be here. I was so grateful that I roused myself from the couch on a damp and dismal day to take this four and…
THE PEAK PILGRIMAGE – Index of Posts
The Peak Pilgrimage is a 36 mile (39 longer route) pilgrimage along gentle hills and dales of the Peak District from Ilam to Eyam. I walked this route in early August 2018 staying overnight in Ilam, Hartington, Bakewell and arrived at Eyam on the fourth night. Somewhat shorter than my 180 or so mile gratitude pilgrimage along The Pilgrims’…
BOOK LAUNCH: “THE WOMAN WHO WALKED THROUGH FEAR”
Excited to be preparing for the above. Some tickets still available. Please contact me at jackiemcall@hotmail.co.uk for further details!
THE WOMAN WHO WALKED THROUGH FEAR
I am delighted to announce that “The Woman Who Walked Through Fear” has now been published. I am holding my official Book Launch on 25 May 2018 from 7.00 to 8.30 pm at Flitwick Library, Beds. Tickets are £1 to include refreshments. Please contact me for further information. jackiemcall@hotmail.co.uk The book recalls my journey through…
THE HERTFORDSHIRE WAY: Broxbourne to Hertford
Cold, proud, noisy geese peppered our route along this section of the Hertfordshire Way from Broxbourne to Hertford. I always find it difficult to rouse myself from the January post-Christmas festive slump and get out walking and it was indeed fortuitous that this section coincided with a perfect winter’s walk. The day felt forlorn, melancholy…
THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY: INDEX OF POSTS and everything you need to know!
Index of Posts on Walking the South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne How long did it take me to walk the South Downs Way? – 10 days (but this could be easily shortened) How fit do you have to be to walk the South Downs Way? – I would say I am of…
THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY: Alfriston to Eastbourne Section
SOUTH DOWNS WAY: Alfriston to Eastbourne The mist was just clearing above the beautiful Fourteenth Century Alfriston Church as I set off for my final section of the South Downs Way. The route follows the River Cuckmore as it wends its way via ever wider and wider meanders down to the sea at the start of…
THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY: Kingston-near-Lewes to Alfriston
DAY EIGHT Kingston near Lewes to Alfriston A misty and dreary morning accompanied my trek back on to the SDW from Kingston near Lewes. The first hour of walking was hard and miserable. Even when I had ascended to the ridge the views did not raise my spirits. However, just after dropping back into the…
THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY: Pycombe to Kingston-Near-Lewes
A longer walk along the South Downs Way awaited today. With the tune from the old 1953 film “Genevieve” playing in my head I set off from the village of Pycombe. Although surrounded by main roads this pretty village swaddled like a babe protected by the kindly looking Downs still retains charm. The stretch of road which…
