Tag Archives: hiking

279a Greenodd to Ulverston Canal

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I lose the tip of my walking pole in deep mud, and nearly lose my boots too. Continue reading →

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278 Cark to Greenodd

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Everything seems wonderful, and effortless, and you could carry on hiking for ever. Continue reading →

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277 Grange-over-Sands to Cark

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I climb up Humphrey Head and discover its panoramic views. Continue reading →

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276 Arnside to Grange-over-Sands

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

The train takes the short route, but I have to go the long way round. Continue reading →

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275 Carnforth to Arnside

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

The sign says: ‘If the quicksand doesn’t get you, the tide will.’ Like something from a horror movie. Continue reading →

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274 Morecambe to Carnforth

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

My husband demonstrates what NOT to wear when you go on a hiking trip. Continue reading →

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273 pm Heysham to Morecambe

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Morecambe is a beautiful place and the public art on display is wonderful. I meet Eric and end my walk beside Venus. Continue reading →

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273 am Sunderland Point to Heysham

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Road walking and dead-ends. Power stations and ferry ports. Continue reading →

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271 Lancaster to Oxcliffe

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Rivers, bridges, and a tidal pub. Continue reading →

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270 Cockerham to Lancaster

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I discover the Plover Scar lighthouse is still standing, have lunch at Glasson Dock, and follow route number 6 into Lancaster. Continue reading →

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