Peddars Way. Part Five - The Final Leg! Fring to Holme-Next-The-Sea.
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- In this video I complete the last section of the Peddars way, Norfolks finest long distance trail from Knettishall Heath on the Norfolk/Suffolk border to Holme-Next-The-Sea on the North Norfolk Coast, a distance of 46 miles. After a restful nights sleep in my hammock and a coffee, I press on towards the beckoning sea and views across the Wash and North Sea. Passing sleepy villages, bygone windmills, swaying sunflowers and bountiful bushes of blackberries, I stomp onwards towards the end point of this classic ancient drovers path. I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
Simon, I greatly enjoyed your series on Peddars Way. I've walked it myself and love every field and hedgerow of that stretch of countryside. (I know the wonderful bit from Holme to near Massingham like the back of my hand.) Your videos brought back happy memories. I wish you all the best wherever you may roam. Give your beautiful dog a pat from me too.
5 words is all to say = fantastic and enjoyable and thanks 😊👍
Thank you Mike!
Thank you, Simon. My wife and I have just watched your Peddars Way walk. I'm planning to walk the Walsingham Pilgrim Trail from Bury St Edmund to Walsingham over six days in May next year and the route follows the Peddars Way between Great Cressingham and Castle Acre. Last year I came to England to walk the South West Coastal Path in Cornwall and the Two Moors Way in Devon. I love the English countryside, particularly the wild flowers and the bird song. I'm looking forward to seeing other walking videos on your channel. Leo in Melbourne.
Thank jou so much for sharing this beautiful walk with us! I am not much of a walker myself, but with your video, of was just as if I was there. I could almost smell nature. England is so beautiful! Love drom the Netherlands, Lia
Sorry, my automatic spell-checker transformed some of the words...😱
Just binge watched the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast videos. Really enjoyed them Simon. Thanks for sharing. 😁💯
Thank you! 👍
Great series of videos. They were the inspiration for a friend and I completing Peddar’s Way last weekend
Excellent Simon. Thankyou.
Thank you! 👍
Excellent filming Simon. Very enjoyable. 👍
I have just Binged watched the past 5 video's of your Perdar trek and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Dave B. Thailand.
Great little series and good to bump into you yesterday on our Peddars Way adventure. Keep the quality videos coming
Hi Peter!
It was an absolute pleasure to meet you - so glad you enjoyed the walk! Have fun on the NCP. 👍👍👍
Excellent series of videos Simon , really enjoyed watching them . Thanks .
Thanks Neil! Atb, Simon
There is something magical when you arrive at the sea. Thanks Simon, great series of vídeos ATB
Very nice. Enjoyed seeing your hammock setup. But really man .... WATER!!
I know, I know!!! 💦💦💦🙄
I always feel a little disappointed when I realise this is the end of the journey, no part 6
So interesting and I'm taking note in hope I can get another trip down from Scotland in the near future.
Thanks again Simon.
just watched all the Peddars video, really enjoyed them, many thanks for making them
Discovered you a few days ago. Addictive viewing! But how exciting to find not only well filmed videos but in NORFOLK! My county! Usually people are in the Highlands or Wales etc. I love this area and it’s great to see it so beautifully filmed. As a side note I was entertained by your strange fishy curry drink!😊 thank you!
Thank you Felicity! I feel very proud to live in Norfolk and it’s my absolute pleasure to show it off - really glad you enjoyed it! 😁👍
Loved these videos - thank you so much! Can't wait to watch the Coast Path series now. :-)
Great series of videos really enjoyable.well done again simon
Thanks Vince! Glad you enjoyed it! Atb, Simon
Great vid Simon thanks for sharing really enjoyed it
Thanks Alan! Atb mate, Simon
Enjoyed the trip
Good choice of book too. 👍
Cheers Rob. Stuart (also on the trip and admin for the website) kindly sent me a copy - great, inspirational read!
Superb set Simon. Loving it in summer 2022😎 I sooooo need some of those twisted shackles😉🖤 KTF🙏
Fabulous walk Simon
Loved this ,but I got very concerned with 1 litre of 💧 so glad you got through it all.
Thank you Simon for such an excellent guided tour! Your fishy pseudo sugar drink had me chuckling.. really felt for you mate ! Atvb Martyn
Hahaha - Yes, I think it might be the next big thing - look out for it in Pret A Manger! Cheers Martyn!
Hi Simon, I've been watching your videos today after getting back from my first 2 night hike in Dartmoor. Really great videos you make, very informative and inspiring, thank you.
Good video series Mr. Simon
Thank you for sharing *
Thank you for watching!! 😁
That’s nuts, dood!
I dont see how you can Dislike any of Simons Videos he does a outstanding job on every Video he has done I dont get it. Thanks Simon keep up the Great Job! Earl
Thank you Earl!! 😁
Thoroughly enjoyable series that brought back some good memories, look forward to coming with you on the coastal path next year. Take care and many thanks.
Thanks Trev! I’m looking forward to that section too - should be some nice camp spots and plenty of places to buy water!!! Atb, Simon
@@simonablokeinthewoods Beware of the dog poo between Wells and Stiffkey!!
Great series, the coastal path goes beyond Cromer, through Mundesley on Sea where I used to live on to Happisburgh and beyond👍🏻
Hi Michael and thank you! You are quite right, the Norfolk Coastal path was extended by 21 miles in 2014 taking it to Sea Palling, but in fact it continues further around to beyond Gt Yarmouth (although the full path was renamed the England Coastal Path). I’m really looking forward to walking this section and may even continue back down the Angles way almost back to where I started! Cheers, Simon
Well just the same i really injoy your videos, would love oneday to come and visit and maybe do some camping with you , that some Beautiful country your in. take care God speed.
Thank you! You’d be more than welcome. Atb, Simon
Excellent again. Sheer mindfulness watching your videos. Love it. ATB
Thanks Chris! It’s a lovely walk - looking forward to the Coastal path next! Cheers, Simon
Well done Simon, thank you for your thoughtful planning and bringing us along...enjoyed every minute.
Thank you for taking us on your journey with you Simon- very informative.
Nice series I enjoyed watching that, makes a change to know the areas you are filming in (I’m from Cambridge and spend a lot of time in Norfolk and Suffolk)
I first come across you channel when you had a canoe trip on the Medway with Kent survival and now a subscriber and working through your videos
Keep up the good work and all the best graham
I really enjoyed all five parts. Thank you for sharing.
we did this section today mate and finished it! fantastic route but at times some of the peddars way was boring and very tedious, especially after castle acre. good to get to the coast. we passed the woodland where you camped and i knew it was there! seemed like the kinda place i'd expect you to pick, looked good. the gin trap inn was lovely. these vids you did have been really useful to me, thanks mate. Tom.
Nice one Tom - well done mate! I agree about some of the sections - a bit featureless and can feel like a slog! I didn’t stop at the gin trap, but I promised myself at the time that I’d return for a gin or two some day! 😁
Thank you Simon I enjoyed every minute of your interesting and most informative videos.
Thanks Simon.
Cheers Richard! My pleasure. Atb, Simon
Just been watching all your older videos before bed and Iv just seen this new one up!! Bed will have to keep waiting now :)
Hahaha - sorry! Hope you enjoy it! Atb,Simon
Great series! I know you boiled the rain water you collected, but I would filter it, too. Never know what it encountered on the way through the trees!
Nice journey 👍
Cheers - it was a lovely stroll! Well recommended! Atb, Simon
Good video maty
Great series.
Thank you!
Hi Simon, just binge watched the whole series on the Peddars way. A very interesting and informative series. Thank you.
Thanks Andy, looking forward to starting on the coastal section soon! 👍
Loved this series mate, can't wait for the coast path series!ATB👍👍👍
Cheers Stuart! Me too - next year I think - perhaps an early spring start. Atb, Simon
Great series mate! I did the peddars way earlier this year too, brought back some good memories! I’m planning to go again next year and do another video! I went in really bad windy conditions so was forced to camp in a field, also only had a day and a half to do it. Would like to do it over 3 easy days next time and do two woodland camps. All the best
Ash
Thanks Ash!
It’s a lovely walk isn’t it - 3 days is definitely more enjoyable - you’ll see more and be able to stop and enjoy the views etc. If you film it, let me know, I’d love to have a watch. 👍😁
Simon, a bloke in the woods it is brilliant walk, I have a short video on my channel of this years one. It was one of my 1st videos, please feel free to check it out! All the best mate, look forward to your next one 👍🏼
Another great Video series beautifully laid out - thanks Simon!A couple of pointers for anyone not familiar with Norfolk (UK), there are plenty of large farming estates in this county, where Pheasant shooting takes place on the 'glorious 12th' of August each year, Estate Game Keepers rear pheasants in woodland - so if you nip into woodland for a bit of stealth camping and find pheasant pens, water dispensers, feeders etc - nip back out and try again further down the trail - Estate Game Keeper are apt to send you on your way none too gently if they find you near their beloved pheasants! Also as Simon has found Norfolk is predominantly light sandy land, and especially in North Norfolk not much in the way of streams and rivers. Farmers either grow drought tolerant crops (malting Barley being a famous Norfolk export) or use boreholes and lined resovoirs to irrigate Potato or Sugar Beet crops during the summer months, pumping and piping water across the land, the irrigation pipes usually drip or spray water at the joins, while the resovoirs are usually rectangular 100m X 50m raised above ground, so these are a ready water source if you look out for the irrigation spray as you take in the view across the fields... If all else fails there are plenty of houses along the Peddars Way just knock on the door and as Simon did, (politely) ask for water - not just the Canteen bottle but also your 2 or 3 litre water bladder to be filled as well!
Thank you for this series Simon. Excellent information and advice, well filmed. The definitive guide to The Peddars Way. ATB Dave
Cheers Dave! I was quite sad (but equally relieved) to get to the end! It’s a lovely walk. Atb, Simon
Stunning countryside and a wonderful walk. Thanks for sharing, Simon, much appreciated. Take care...
Thanks John! It’s a lovely walk! Cheers, Simon
Love it Simon , brings back memories of when I was a youngster , I am from Manchester and I used to holiday over your way every year with my Nana and Grandad , Norfolk , the Broads , Great Yarmouth , Belton (Wild Duck Holiday Park) but my favourite place to be was always Potter Heigham , either a boat trip up the broads or just fishing next to the bridge , great memories and a beautiful place to be.
Thanks Mark - some lovely spots around these parts. Mind you, over your way you’re closer to the mountains, which I miss dearly! 👍😁
I know this is old but I’ve been binge watching through the videos as I missed some.
Yes we do have some beautiful places around here too however Manchester is just too crammed now , too many housing projects and building in general, around the outskirts we have amazing places like Dovestones , the pennines , Pendle Hill isn’t too far north of us , in fact that’s an idea I think you and Andy should do a Halloween special this year on Pendle Hill see if you see the witches 😊
Cheers Simon .
Very enjoyable video from start to finish. Keep them coming!
Thank you Paul! I will! Atb, Simon
Simon I have to say, I've seen you portage your canoe, and it weighs a lot more than your back pack, sooooo. Train more, Train better. Load your back pack with nothing but water and walk around your back yard, walk a mile down the road, train yourself to do more than you did here. I live in the desert southwest of America, and processing firewood or weight is not even on my list of concerns. Water is top of the list, the middle of the list, and the bottom of the list, with shelter somewhere in between. No this is not the first time I watched this, and water is a weight that moves from your pack to your body quite quickly, on a long walk. As always have fun and ATB Thanks for sharing these walks through Norfolk with us.
Thank you. The distance I actually walked was a LOT longer than the distance from A to B - setting up shots, going back for the camera etc. Filming always takes a lot longer. 👍
Great series thoroughly enjoyd it 👍🏻
Thank you! Atb, Simon
A really good video to complete a very good series. Thanks for putting all the time and effort to share your journey with us, it's much appreciated!
All the best,
Al
Thanks Al! Really glad you enjoyed it - I enjoyed making it and I’m looking forward to the next series! Atb, Simon
Fantastic series mate, gives me a good idea what to expect, hoping to make Peddars way my first national trail and dip into long distance walking. (hike&wild camp it in one shot)
Very professional looking well put together video.
All the best
Marc
Have fun - it’s a lovely walk! 👍
very inspiring video //Jonas
Thanks Jonas, as always! Appreciate it! Atb, Simon
Been watching your channel for a couple of weeks now, really enjoying the variety of all the things you do, keep up the great work Simon!!!!
Thank you sir! Really glad you’re enjoying the channel! Atb, Simon
Yeah I agree, great series Simon, look forward to seeing some winter camps from you
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. I love winter camping - hopefully we’ll have another good winter! Atb, Simon
I really enjoyed pedlars way, so much so that I did it twice! Those days I wasn’t too much into wild camping which meant I had to complete it in one day! Necessitating either finishing in the dark or sleeping over in a b&b. I was thinking, 2021 summer to wild camp on the Way near Swaffham but I left everything just a little too late & I set up the hammock on the disbanded railway line.
It’s a gorgeous walk isn’t it! Good choice with a hammock too, never short of a spot along that trail to hang. Thank you for all your comments lately, I might not have had a chance to respond, but they’re hugely appreciated! Happy trails!
Loved it - looking forward to the coastal walk!
Cheers Peter, me too! Atb,Simon
I have enjoyed watching your every recorded step in this series! You do march along well. And England has never looked to better advantage.
Haha - thank you James! Appreciate the kind words! Atb, Simon
Well shoot. I think you should have just kept right on going up the North Coastal Path. 😃 Great video.
Next year! Although, had my feet not been killing me, I’d have been tempted! Atb, Simon
That was a LOT of walking, but a great adventure to follow along with you! Enjoyed Maggie on the first leg, missed her on the rest. But I'm sure you had a good reason not to bring her along, and probably better that you didn't - water shortage and all.
Thanks Maggie! Glad you came along! As much as I’d have loved to bring Maggie along, the sections were just too long for her. She’s a big, heavy lump at nearly 50kg and 8-10 miles is her absolute max! That and the water situation on the last section! She’ll be back out with me before long when the walks are shorter. Cheers, Simon
Great way to end this series, Simon, next....the West Highland Way!!! Haha. It's been a nice journey, thanks for bringing us along. Take care, buddy.
Cheers Andy! I’d love to walk the West Highland Way - one day! I’ll have to build up to those hills though! Atb mate.
Love it, what an end to a great trip. I’ve done an overnighter in those dunes, fantastic spot.
Nice! I’m going to continue along the Coastal path next year, so there’ll be some dune camping involved then!!cheers Martin, Atb.
Looked such a nice journey ,really do enjoy your vids ,and look forward to many more Simon ! :)
Cheers Sean - I really enjoyed the walk - looking forward to continuing along the Coastal path! Atb, Simon
Thanks for a great series Simon, the final part was fun to see. I wanted to cry out "The sea, the sea" like Xenophon and his fellows. Enjoyed your commentary and always like learning about the areas you cross. Loved the relieve you felt with water and an orange drink in you hands. Always look forward to your work...hope you are planning lots of trips for you and Maggie soon. Thanks for the info and fun. Also, I think during this last two sections you added a couple of stoves to your collection. Nice!
Cheers Carl! Always room for a couple more stoves! I was chuffed to bits to get those two beauties! I’m not going to lie - those drinks were needed! I even contemplated that muddy pond, until I remembered the store not 200m further on!! Haha. Glad you enjoyed the videos! Atb, Simon
Simon, thanks for this series of Peddars Way videos (I came across your channel today). I had planned on returning to the U.K. earlier in the year for a 3-month walking holiday, with 12 days of August taken up walking the Peddars Way, Norfolk Coast Path, and Angles Way, however due to health and family issues I had to cancel and return to NZ (and thought my walking holidays were over). After watching your 5 videos on the Peddars Way I see that it is very much how I envisaged, although I didn't expect the rolling hills toward the end. I now have a fierce hankering for that missed holiday (and walking in the U.K. in general), and am hoping to find a way to figure out some pain management techniques so I can return and luxuriate in those long-distance walking experiences once more (hopefully in 2025). Have you considered doing a video series of the Icknield Way, as it also links to the 3 trails above? Anyway, once again, thanks for posting these, and I'll be off to watch the Norfolk Coast Path series, followed by the Angles Way ones next. Cheers.
When myself & a mate did the walk in 1996, we stopped at a cottage to ask if they minded us kipping in the barn next door, but they said no, but we were welcome to pitch the tent on their manicured lawn, they highly recommended the gin trap, so we stopped there for lunch the next day (very good it was too)
looking forward to the coastal parts
atb
Barry
That was a bonus! You never know til you ask! The Gin Trap did look good, I’ll have to stop next time!
I’m really looking forward to the Coastal path - nice spots to camp on the beach, more places to get water and supplies too! Atb mate,Simon
Just finished watching the whole series. Fabulous Simon. Really enjoyed them all. I'm planning to cycle it from Thetford to Hunstanton and back in May. 30 years after walking it with the ATC. I'm in the next county so many of the locations in your other films look very familiar. Keep up the good work. I'll be watching the whole back catalogue. Cheers.
Thanks Dougy! I love the Peddars way, I’ve cycled it a few times (as it’s so local to me - less than 10 miles away 😁) it’ll be interesting to see if it’s changed over that time! I’m planning on walking the coastal section soon, really looking forward to that! Enjoy your ride!
Congrats on another superb video Simon, can't wait for your lavuu and hot stove this winter. :) all best Robert
Cheers Robert! Hopefully we’ll have a nice cold snap again - but either way it’ll come out! Atb, Simon
A lovely walk. Well done. Thank you for taking us along; hopefully we weren't too heavy. 😅
Light as a feather! Thank you! 😁
Great stuff Simon! Thanks for sharing your journey. :)
Thank you Derek! It’s a lovely walk- best of Norfolk! Atb, Simon
Great Walk Simon X I enjoy watching all your videos but this was really good. I did worry about you not having enough water then thought you must of got home ok as you uploaded the videos X Looking forward to your next adventure X Take care X
Thank you Jennifer! I must admit I was getting pretty thirsty by the time I got to that general store. Mistakes made, but I’ve learnt from them! Really glad you enjoyed the video! All the best, Simon
Amazing how quickly you were able to break down camp after that coffee! lol Great video, Simon... enjoyed watching... as always. Cheers! :)
Hahaha - the power of caffeine!! Thank you! Atb, Simon
Don't abuse your kidneys by not drinking enough water Simon. I did enjoy the series as a new viewer!
Smashing !
Thanks Francis! Atb, Simon
I really enjoyed that adventure... I am planning to do some my self.. If the knees can hold out.. Cheers Kev
It’s a lovely walk! I suffer a bit with my knees too, took poles with me just in case, but they behaved them selves this time! I hope you enjoy it! Atb, Simon
Very well done Simon a great three part series. I’m watching and learning from your filming techniques. I see your subscriptions are rocketing upwards, quite right to. Cheers ⛺️
Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoyed them - been a fun series to film! A lovely walk if you ever get the chance - perhaps not as hilly as you are used to! The channel is growing nicely - it’s like a plant, just keep watering it haha! I’m amazed at how many subs I’ve been gaining! Cheers mate! Simon
Another one that took me back to the ATC Camp orienteering exercises down south...blistering hot sunshine and not a drop to drink. They didn't seem to put a lot of emphasis on the fluid side of things...Perhaps it was a mock up of a downed pilot with nothing but a map and a compass. All morning on the tar as well...bloody torture hahaha.
Cracking video and looking forward to the next one...(...without the curried fish beverages 😁) Cheers 👍
Hahaha - very underrated is fish juice - it’s a natural isotonic! Sounds like you were taken through hell on those exercises! Cheers, Simon
Loved all five videos… geez I don’t think you’ll ever see this comment on your video that was done four years ago.. I’ll find out if you answer me
Cool walk I hope you didn't have to walk all the way back again :)
Hahaha -thankfully not!! My wife very kindly picked me up! Although I had to repay her with a weeks extra chore and tea making duties! Cheers, Simon
That's what I like about Multi-day trips Simon the little spots you find to tuck into. This one was a fine stealth camp. 'Entered into all around me' - yes, walking does that. The simple act of walking is meditative. I appreciate this walk as demonstrated on my own channel if interested. All the best with future walks. I enjoyed this series. All the best. Mark
Thanks Mark! I totally agree about walking being meditative - something about the rhythm. I love your videos, I just went on to your channel and realised I’ve missed loads - I don’t seem to be getting all the notifications! Got some catching up to do me thinks!! Cheers mate, Simon
5 hours on & I am still watching your videos dude. I need to edit my own, but its hard not to watch your travels ;) all the best buddy
And finally!! he makes it to the end. Good series there, well done.
iv'e learnt 2 things for sure, take extra water, and where the Mcdonalds is, may well be stopping there on the way back.
our plan is to cycle there and back in 2 days, probably a bit of a rush, but will be a good challenge, the results will be on youtube in a few weeks. i'll let you know when.
Gary.
Haha - that McDonalds is a nice stop point! Your challenge sounds great Gary! Good luck and look forward to the video!! Happy riding! Simon
Hey Simon you do know there is a new style hammock that allows you to lay completely flat and you can sit init like a chair, its the Drauma XL 3.0 Hammock .
Hi, thanks for watching! Yes, I’ve seen those Amok hammocks - Shugemery has done some videos on them - they look super comfortable! Cheers, Simon
Not too many miles from where I have my static at Skeggy. I might do a bit more walking now and even do a bit of camping with my daughter. Great vid
Ah! Good old Skeggy!! Thanks Alex. I’m sure your daughter will love it, a bit if Dad time! 😁
I've enjoyed following this trail with you, Simon. I like how you were collecting water from your tarp overnight. I guess the Peddars Way isn't as well served for water taps like The Ridgeway and South Downs Way. All the best.
Thanks Olly! No, there are no official water points along the way - I was thinking as I walked along what a good idea it would be to have taps spaced along the route! I didn’t realise other trails had them! Cheers, Simon
Well that was a lot of work to walk, film, and edit, but so worth it pal, really enjoyed them all.
I’m not sure about the water filter though, I’ve got one of the ones like a two litre drinks bottle and I always feel the risk of cross contamination by getting dirty water in or around the mouth piece is quite high.
But we’ll done on tackling all those hills, that Norfolk is renowned for, it was an amazing effort. I’ll wish you a good night from the billiard table which is the Pennines! :-)
Haha - yep them Norfolk mountains are the real deal! I didn’t realise we had hills here until I went to north Norfolk - 92m above sea level!! I’m taking oxygen next time......with the water!
I’m going to do a review of that filter some time - feel I have to after they kindly sent me it to try! It’s got a sealed lid that protects the outflow area and drinking spout - meant to protect it from cross contamination we’ll see!!
Simon, a bloke in the woods
92m, I’ve got ladders that tall!
Yeah, mine has a cover too, but it’s the drips you might get from contaminated water while pouring or drinking from it that worries me, perhaps I’m too cautious. It would we interesting to use it in water with food colouring and see where they get to.
Lovely set of videos Simon. Interesting to see the lack of water on this stretch (see my comment on videp No 3 :))
Thanks Angela -glad you enjoyed them - it’s my favourite local trail, so I was keen to share - really means a lot to me when it’s appreciated by others! Just take plenty of water haha!! Atb, Simon
Hey Simon, great series on the Peddars way, looks like a nice bike ride if the weather is mild, could make a nice gentle weekend trip, two nights out if you left mid afternoon Friday and back late Sunday. On a bike I’d imagine there’d be opportunities for a bit of off route exploring.
Having watched your culinary videos on creamed horse radish, stinging nettles and rare grilled steak the thought occurred to me to COMBINE these with a nice fresh Tiger baguette. I thought that for best effect the fresh young nettle leaves of the early season would be ideal wilted fast in steam and added to the creamed horse radish, thin slices of the rare beef and Robert is your fathers Male sibling!👍🏻😂
Hungry yet?😂😂😂
Oh man, that has made me hungry!! Steak and horseradish mmmmmmm!
I’ve cycled the route 4 times over the years, it’s a doable two day ride without thrashing it - it’s a nice ride! Cheers, Simon
I need to get out for a few days but it's still 40c or so here.
Phewwer! I’d wait til it cools down a bit too! ❄️❄️❄️
Loved every minute of your journey Simon. Definitely going to do it next spring👍🏻
Nice one Simon, thanks for inviting us along on your adventure with you. Quick question if I may? If water was so scarce on this leg, why the coffee/diuretic? Is the addict that strong? 😉 (You can probably tell I'm not a coffee drinker!) 😄
Cheers Craig! Well, coffee is just good! Especially in the morning haha! To be honest, if things were critical and I was in real risk of dehydration, I’d have skipped the coffee for sure - that extra litre I scrounged saw me through! Lessons learnt though - more water next time - don’t rely on water sources! Cheers mate, Simon
Great videos Simon. I was planning Peddars and the Norfolk coastal walk. Didn’t realise you had videos on them...water at the top of the List. Have you done the Pennine way?
A request for your next footpath series: Bits of historical trivia for the areas you walk. Being an American, I'd find that particularly fascinating. Stuff like "In year xxxx, so-and-so and their regiment camped here during the battle of XYZ" or "Along this stretch, there used to be a such as such, where widget was invented". (That bit about the gunpowder storehouse was along the idea.)
Also, have you thought of carrying along a metal detector? Would that be legal? If so, I can only imagine the fascinating things you would find.
Kimberly G. , I agree with your request and what I do is use Google to get insights on various places.. fills in the blanks .. you might say.
Did a google on Magazine Cottage, much info.. was found.
Thanks Kimberley - I’ll try to include a bit more information on places in the future - lots of history in the area! Unfortunately metal detecting is not allowed along the path without special permission - which is hard to get! Protects the history hidden in the ground. A good friend of mine is a detectorist, he’d love to have a hunt along there! Atb, Simon
That's what I suspected, regarding the metal detection legality. I'd imagine you can't swing a stick without hitting something historic in the UK. Any tidbits that you decide to share will be greatly appreciated. On a different tangent, have you ever considered coming to the US and hiking one of the 3 major long-distance hikes? [Continental Divide Trail aka CDT; Pacific Crest Trail aka PCT; Appalachian Trail aka AT]
I’d love to explore the states and hike some of those big trails. Maybe one day! It’s on the list! Thanks Kimberly and take care.
What kind of trees are those where you had your hammock? Poplar? Sorry. I'm part Ent, I guess. Oh, elm maybe?
Tramping through the Shire, Bilbo? Pretty.
Haha! It’s a bit like middle earth around here - especially with the place names!
They were beech trees, normally I steer clear of beech - they have a nasty habit of dropping limbs for no apparent reason (maybe they are Ents!!) I checked these two carefully and there wasn’t anything that was going to hurt me overhead! Atb, Simon
I can't tell between beech and elm! Lol