Packing for a long multi day walk with a dog isn’t easy. Obviously the weight and comfort of your bag are big considerations and most of my backpack seems to be taken up with heavy dog food. At least it gets lighter as the week goes on. Aside from tasty treats, here are 3 items that were at the top of our packing list for both the Peddars Way and the Norfolk Coast Path.
Posted in Kit Bag
Date: Tuesday 6 May 2014
Distance: 2.5 miles
Footpaths: Peddars Way National Trail
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddars-way-and-norfolk-coast-path
Time: 1.5 hrs with blisters!
Counties: Norfolk
Weather: Just missed a heavy rain shower. Warm & Sunny
Terrain: Pavement, quiet roads, grass tracks & sand dunes
Clothing: Gap Jeans, American Apparel Vest, Superdry Hoody, Northface Evolution Triclimate Jacket, Double Plugger Flip Flops
Maps: OS Landranger 132
Books: Trailblazer Guide to Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
Posted in National Trails
Date: Monday 5 May 2014
Distance: 17 miles
Footpaths: Peddars Way National Trail
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddars-way-and-norfolk-coast-path
Time: 8 hrs with stops
Counties: Norfolk
Weather: Warm & Sunny – slight breeze
Terrain: Grass road verges, grass tracks and stone/gravel paths
Clothing: As per previous day but with vest top instead of t-shirt
Maps: OS Landranger 132
Books: Trailblazer Guide to Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
Posted in National Trails
Date: Sunday 4 May 2014
Distance: 11.5 miles
Footpaths: Peddars Way National Trail
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddars-way-and-norfolk-coast-path
Time: 5.5 hrs with stops
Counties: Norfolk
Weather: Warm & Sunny – some cloud
Terrain: Mostly very quiet unclassified roads and grassy paths
Clothing: As per Knettishall Heath to Little Cressingham but with no need for fleece and trousers converted to shorts
Maps: OS Landranger 144 & 132
Books: Trailblazer Guide to Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
Posted in National Trails
Date: Saturday 3 May 2014
Distance: 14.5 miles
Footpaths: Peddars Way National Trail
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddars-way-and-norfolk-coast-path
Time: 6.5 hrs with stops
Counties: Suffolk – Norfolk
Weather: Cloudy but warm & dry
Terrain: Mixed but flat
Clothing: Solomon Womens Tee, Katmandu Ladies Zip Off Trousers, Trespass Lycra shorts, Northface Walking Boots, Thorlos Walking Socks, Northface Micro Fleece, Jack Wolfskin – Highland Trail 46 Women’s rucksack
Maps: OS Landranger 144
Books: Trailblazer Guide to Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
Posted in National Trails
Date: Sunday 27 April 2014
Distance: very short
Woods: In Hertfordshire
Tonight’s walk was just a short one locally but I can’t pass through this wood filled with Bluebells without stopping to take some photos of the small, skinny dog and the beautiful carpet of flowers.
Posted in Local Walks
Date: Monday 21 April 2014 (Easter Monday Bank Holiday)
Distance: 17 miles
Footpaths: Section of the Lee Valley Walk – long distance path
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lea_Valley_Walk
Time: 7 hrs with stops
Counties: Hertfordshire – North London
Weather: Sunny with cloudy spells
Terrain: Mostly gravel or stoney paths, some grass, some tarmac & pavement
Clothing: Salomon Womens Tee, Katmandu Ladies Zip Off Trousers, Basic Leggings, Northface Walking Boots, Walking socks, Jack Wolfskin – Highland Trail 46 Women’s rucksack
Maps: OS Explorer 174
Posted in Local Walks
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