Seeing some of Britain on foot. June 20, 2015 by john. Weather overcast mostly and humid. I was aware the grand union canal had a second side arm joining the Thames and how to see it resulted in planning a circular walk. so i start with my arrival at Paddington station. At one point the canal disappears in a short tunnel but this was no problem just following the road ahead and then find a sign for access back down to the tow path where the tunnel ends.

A quiet stretch along the Ripon Canal. Despite considerable time spent planning my itinerary I somehow managed to book my accommodation such that I was forced to travel on a bank holiday Monday. What was I thinking? My next destination was Ripon. A 52-mile journey by car but a six hour odyssey by bus. The two hour drive to York.

March 31, 2013 by Jack Frost. You can follow my journey at www. September 10, 2011 by Jack Frost.

Walk completed August 16, 2014. Sunday, August 17, 2014. Saturday, August 16, 2014 - Epilogue. I slowly opened my eyes to realize I was in my easy chair, surrounded by familiar trappings. Looking out our living room window I could see the red rock walls of southern Utah. An unfolded map was lying on the floor next to my chair. It expired in 2012, remember? In the .

Shorter walk this year but no less enjoyable. Monday, 21 June 2010. My journey has been a personal challenge but I am well aware of how much help I have received from others. I would like to thank everyone who has followed my progress, especially those that took the time to write comments on my Blog or text me. It really did help to spur me on when the going got tough. Day 68 Mon 21st June.

This is the story of my 2-month, 500-mile walk in the summer of 2016 through the Dales of northern England and around the Isle of Man. It is best read chronologically, starting with the earliest posting in the Archives section of the sidebar. Sunday, August 28, 2016. Epilogue - On My Boots. Many of my readers are understandably concerned about my boots. How does one retire a faithful pair of boots? Saturday, August 27, 2016. Day 58 - Looking Back. Where are the sheep that run away when you get too close? .