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LETJOG – Day 19: Saturday 5 June – KIDDERMINSTER to BIRMINGHAM (21 miles) Up at 6.30 am today, and after a quick DIY breakfast in my Travelodge room, I set off in the cool of the morning to get some early miles in the bag. The first two thirds of this walk, partly along theContinue reading “Run For Home”

LETJOG – Day 18: Friday 4 June – WORCESTER to KIDDERMINSTER (17 miles) Today marked the third and final day of my walk up the Severn riversides, this day on my own. And what a day – perfect walking conditions, wondrous scenery, a good path, and easy navigation with barely the need to consult theContinue reading “The River Of Dreams”

LETJOG – Day 17: Thursday 3 June – TEWKESBURY to WORCESTER (19 miles) Today proved to be a fantastic walking day – pleasantly warm and bright, with a shroud of light cloud blocking any excess heat and a gentle cooling breeze. The walk itself, whilst generally flat, was never short of interest, following the SevernContinue reading “Ripples”

LETJOG – Day 16: Wednesday 2 June – GLOUCESTER to TEWKESBURY (16 miles) Joined now for two days by my friend Mark, we had a pleasant start to the day with a leisurely cooked breakfast at Bill’s in Gloucester Docks, awaiting the 10.00 am opening of Gloucester Brewery. Once there, we were made very welcomeContinue reading “Big River”

LETJOG – Day 15: Tuesday 1 June – WOTTON-UNDER–EDGE to GLOUCESTER (20 miles) Two weeks completed, and quite a few of you have been asking kindly about the condition of my legs and feet! Well, I’m pleased to report, no blisters, aches or sprains! I did take a tumble last week, in a water-filled potholeContinue reading “Build Me Up Buttercup”

LETJOG – Day 14: Monday 31 May – BRISTOL to WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE (23 miles) Up early, and goodbyes all round, for the train from Cardiff back to Bristol: feeling really good today, suitably rested, and raring to go! Some of the ‘End to End’ (aka Land’s End to John O’Groats) routes include parts of the beautifulContinue reading “Back On The Chain Gang”

LETJOG – Day 13: Sunday 30 May – REST DAY 1 (Cardiff) What better way to rest up than with family – Rachel, Alistair, Chris & Mima – and a late outdoor breakfast in the morning sunshine? Many thanks to Mima and Chris for having us all to stay, and for your wonderful hospitality! ThenContinue reading “Easy”

LETJOG – Day 12: Saturday 29 May – CHEDDAR to BRISTOL (20 miles) As with all great plans, things can go wrong on the ground, and Plan B must come into action. Booking accommodation in the Cotswolds, just as pandemic restrictions are relaxed, at short notice, and during a sunny half term week, has provedContinue reading “At The Zoo”

LETJOG – Day 11: Friday 28 May – BRIDGWATER to CHEDDAR (19 miles) Great to have some walking company! After a good breakfast with Rachel, the three of us, Alistair, Chris and I, set off through Bridgwater for our crossing of the Somerset Levels to Cheddar. Flat, but certainly not boring, with these two forContinue reading “Running In The Family”

LETJOG – Day 10: Thursday 27 May – WIVELISCOMBE to BRIDGWATER (20 miles) And back to the walking. A day of three thirds, of fairly equal distance – first and last, the rolling Somerset countryside, rural pasture and arable farmland, along country lanes and paths flanked with springtime flowers, birdsong, rabbits, and, on several occasions,Continue reading “Come Together”