Updates coming soon…

It’s been a long time, but I’ll be updating the site shortly. I’ve got a few ideas and a coast-to-coast walk to plan!

Hadrian’s Wall Walk Day 2

Hadrian’s Wall Walk Day 1

Video Diary

Hadrian’s Wall Walk by Mike Richardson on Vimeo.

I’ll hopefully get some time to upload the routes from my SatMap GPS later this week, sorry for the delay!

Post walk updates coming soon!

Finally back at home after a lovely evening in Manchester with my Dad.

I’ve uploaded quite a lot of photos to my Flickr account and will be adding the video updates to YouTube over the next couple of days.

The day after

Morning campers!

Today is a beautiful day in Carlisle where it’s warm and sunny. The best thing about today is, however, that it’s a day after I’ve completed the Hadrians Wall Walk. That means rather than a 7am start with low GI cereal designed to slowly release energy as I pound across Tyneside, Northumbria or Cumbria, I’ve had a lie in, excellent hot shower and a full English breakfast is on the go in the van.

We’ve now got a free day to explore Carlisle before heading off down the M6 to meet my Dad for dinner and a comfy hotel (with a bath – what decadence!) in the centre of Manchester tomorrow.

Done!

Job done. After an effort I’d like to think a centurion would be proud of, I finished the Hadrians Wall Walk today at 7:45pm.

Today started with a 1.5 mile stroll to pick up the bus to Lanercost Priory. I arrived at 10:40 and set straight off. The going was very good with excellent weather. I was easily making 16 and 17 minute miles.

Lunch was at the Sands Centre in Carlisle and that was when I decided to walk all of the last 2 legs in one day.

Got to the final stamp point (see photo). Had a quick pint in the Kings Arms and signed the walkers book as is the tradition. Got my certificate as well.

Mel and I are celebrating with beer and curry in the van and the alarm will be off tomorrow!!

Oh, nearly forgot. Miles walked today was a blistering (literally!) 29.5. I’m really pleased to finish the walk with a new personal best in terms of distance and pace in a single day.

Thanks to all for your support. I’ll be posting the videos I’ve taken as soon as interwebs allow.

Carlisle Sands Centre

Just stopped fir lunch. Freshly made ham salad sandwich and a cup of steaming Northern tea!

Got stamp 6 out of 7 in my passport, Bowness here I come.

Just ceossing the M6…

…near Carlisle. Should I press the button and wait for the little green man or make a run for it?

Springtime in Cumbria

I’ve seen enough lamb on this walk to last me a lunchtime. Pass the mint sauce!