Tag Archives: beach

304 New Abbey to Southerness

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

After road walking comes a beach. But the tide is high. Will I find a way through? Continue reading →

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286 am Haverigg to Eskmeals Range

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

This is proper seaside. So much empty space, and such clean, fresh-smelling air. Continue reading →

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283am Barrow to Askam-in-Furness

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Marsh, sticky mud, pillboxes, slag heaps, and then a surprisingly glorious stretch of empty beach. Continue reading →

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263 Formby, Southport, Crossens

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I find it amazing that the sea, during its regular ebb and flow, can create so many different textures and surfaces on the same stretch of sands. Continue reading →

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262b Crosby to Formby

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

What a beach! Acres and acres of empty sand, like a desert. Continue reading →

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262a Crosby Beach

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

There are 100 of the figures, stretching for 3 km along the beach and extending for 1 km out to sea. The walking dead, Continue reading →

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235 Newborough Forest

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk with friends along wonderful beaches, discover a magical island dedicated to lovers, and – later – I tumble into a slimy ditch. Continue reading →

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228 Morfa to Nefyn

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I come across one of the best beach bars in the world, in an unlikely place. Continue reading →

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216 Aberdyfi to Tywyn

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

Today is dull and dreary. The brilliant sunshine of the last 2 weeks has gone. I start my walk from the quay at Aberdyfi and wander around the dock for a while…

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206 Newport to Moylgrove

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

‘This is a remote, rugged and challenging stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.’
It’s 13 miles from here to Poppit Sands, with only a few escape routes available if you want to leave the path.
Continue reading →

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