Tag Archives: hiking

169b Cardiff to Barry

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

I discover more art work, walk through a gloomy Penarth, see another Marconi plaque, and find ruined defences from WW2. Continue reading →

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168 Peterstone Wentlooge to Cardiff Bay

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Ruth Livingstone

I try to walk at 3 mph – and get lost in a rubbish tip – before making it safely to Cardiff Bay. Continue reading →

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167b Newport to Peterstone Wentlooge

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

Near the Wentlooge levels I find the Tardis, and have a disappointing lunch interrupted by a flying drone. Later, I almost steal several horses. Continue reading →

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166 Goldcliff to Newport Wetlands

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

Today I have a close encounter with Welsh mud, discover a Cyberman factory and am disappointed by a closed pub. Continue reading →

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165 Severn Tunnel Junction to Goldcliff

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

I wade through gloopy slurry and endure a hailstorm. But it’s all worth it when the sun comes out. Continue reading →

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163pm Severn Bridge to Chepstow

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk into Chepstow and discover another beautiful bridge. Then take a detour down Offa’s Dyke, losing my watch on the way and ending up in a bog. Continue reading →

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163am Severn Beach to Wales

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

Today I cross over the River Severn and walk into Wales. It will be an important milestone in my coastal trek. Continue reading →

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162pm Avonmouth to Severn Beach

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk through the industrial landscape of Avonmouth, disappear down a secret tunnel in the undergrowth, and emerge on Severn Beach in glowing sunlight. Continue reading →

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161b Portishead to Pill, River Avon

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

The problem with walking along cycle paths is that they are usually very boring from a walking point of view. Continue reading →

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160 Clevedon to Portishead

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Ruth Livingstone

This isn’t exactly a wild coastal footpath – and I don’t know whether to be relieved at the prospect of an easy walk or disappointed by the tameness of the route. Continue reading →

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