Inspiration from Thunder in the Night
30 Jun 2010
AWW page
I have added a new page to the blog about my attempt to complete the Across Wales Walk. Beware you may be asked to sponsor me.
20 Jun 2010
Offa's Dyke to Monmouth
After a short tour of the Taunton Retail Parks car parks, we picked up my Dad and set off for Monmouth. The plan was to drive to Monmouth, take the bus to Chepstow and then walk back to Monmouth following Offas Dyke Path. 33 years ago we had walked the route, this time we are here with my son to follow the Wye Valley again. Walking Offals Dyke Path aged 10 had been my introduction to backpacking.
After finding the free car park and a quick coffee in Monmouth, we got aboard the "Chepstow Classic". Slightly disappointingly following the grand title this turned out to be a small bus with only 2 other passengers. We arrived in Chepstow and headed down to the river to see Chepstow Castle.
Leaving Chepstow we headed up through Lancaut Nature Reserve. The hills are covered in beautiful woods, for about 4 hours we walked through the woods without crossing a road.
The struggle to finish the last couple of miles to St Briavel's Castle Youth Hostel was soon forgotten with the excitement of exploring the castle. In the evening we made for the village pub to watch England play USA in what may turn out to be England's best game in the World Cup.
Our stay at the hostel was a great success. On Sunday we headed down the road towards the river. We followed the Trail through open beech woods and down to Redbrook. For the last few miles we followed the River Wye to Monmouth. A great weekend enjoyed by everyone. The traditional introduction to backpacking completed. Can something be a tradition if it has only happened twice?
After finding the free car park and a quick coffee in Monmouth, we got aboard the "Chepstow Classic". Slightly disappointingly following the grand title this turned out to be a small bus with only 2 other passengers. We arrived in Chepstow and headed down to the river to see Chepstow Castle.
Leaving Chepstow we headed up through Lancaut Nature Reserve. The hills are covered in beautiful woods, for about 4 hours we walked through the woods without crossing a road.
The struggle to finish the last couple of miles to St Briavel's Castle Youth Hostel was soon forgotten with the excitement of exploring the castle. In the evening we made for the village pub to watch England play USA in what may turn out to be England's best game in the World Cup.
Our stay at the hostel was a great success. On Sunday we headed down the road towards the river. We followed the Trail through open beech woods and down to Redbrook. For the last few miles we followed the River Wye to Monmouth. A great weekend enjoyed by everyone. The traditional introduction to backpacking completed. Can something be a tradition if it has only happened twice?
11 Jun 2010
Ready to start walking north
Bags are packed and we are ready for off. The rucksacks are lightweight but some of the contents are not. Inside the Villain are 2 tins of sausages and beans.
Will and I set off early tomorrow picking up my Dad on the way so that three generations can start walking Offa's Dyke path from Chepstow to Monmouth.
Will and I set off early tomorrow picking up my Dad on the way so that three generations can start walking Offa's Dyke path from Chepstow to Monmouth.
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