Training

Attempting to walk 190 miles in consecutive days requires a certain level of fitness. Although I have completed many strenuous 2-day walks I have never undertaken such a long distance multi-day walk such as the Coast to Coast.

 

September 2009

19 September 2009 - A 16 mile walk from Charwelton to Purston Manor along a stretch of the Jurassic Way.

 

Google Earth kmz for the walk

 

Jurassic Way
The start of a 16 mile walk along the Jurassic Way.
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August 2009

30 Aug 2009 - A 16 mile walk from Farthingstone to Wicken Wood. The walk follows sections of the Knightly Way and Grafton Way.

 

Google Earth kmz for the walk

 

Knightly & Grafton Way
The start of a 16 mile walk along the Knightly and Grafton Ways.
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09 Aug 2009 - A combination of bike riding and some higher mileage walks. An 8 mile bike ride followed by an 18.5 mile walk along the MacMillan Way from Little Brington to Eydon.

Google Earth kmz for the walk

 

MacMillan Way
The start of a 18.5 mile walk along the MacMillan Way.
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