Monthly Archives: May 2012

I had never read a blog before starting my walk, let alone written one. It has been a real delight writing it as it has felt like sharing the walk with companions. This has been reinforced seeing the comments and … Continue reading →

I stopped walking on 25 April having got to Alston. About 650 miles done and another 500 to do with nearly seven weeks available in which to complete it. My knees had been painful for a week and for the … Continue reading →

Day 4, St. Agnes to Newquay. The campsite at St Agnes was delightfully situated, a small flat field 300 feet up just off the coastal footpath. It was immediately at the end of the runway of a small airfield but … Continue reading →

I have had a more detailed examination by a physio resulting in a suggested origin for my problems and a treatment strategy. Apparently I have slightly fallen arches in both feet. I also have arthritis in both big toes that … Continue reading →

Day 1 Two photos of me at the very beginning, Land’s End, 1.30 pm 9 March (seems a world away now but these photos bring it vividly back to me now): Day 2, Penzance to Hayle and on towards Gwithian. … Continue reading →

Another visit to see a physio tomorrow but I know from walking down to Hexham and back this afternoon that it is going to be some time yet before I can resume. While I can potter around the garden (and … Continue reading →

I have been resting here in Hexham from Thursday of last week, 7 days. I have seen a physio and am due to see them again tomorrow. Initially I felt my knees were significantly improving but from Monday I think … Continue reading →