Tag Archives: travel

294 am Silloth to Abbeytown

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

I reach Grune Point, and discover a mysterious path across the marsh. Continue reading →

Posted in 17 North West England | Tagged , , , | 22 Comments

293 Maryport to Silloth

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

Endless shoreline and empty seascapes. Scotland in the distance. Continue reading →

Posted in 17 North West England | Tagged , , , | 27 Comments

292 Workington to Maryport

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

I catch the train from Maryport to Workington. Today, due to transport logistics, I’ve only planned a short walk. So I can relax, take my time, and enjoy the day. And I’m following the official England Coast Path – so nothing could possibly go wrong, could … Continue reading →

Posted in 17 North West England | Tagged , , , , | 24 Comments

291 Parton to Workington

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

An unusual walk today through a mix of rural and industrial landscapes, full of signs and symbols, and dogs… Continue reading →

Posted in 17 North West England | Tagged , , , , | 26 Comments

290 St Bees, Whitehaven and Parton

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

The mist has gone. And St Bees Head is radiant in the morning sunshine. Continue reading →

Posted in 17 North West England | Tagged , , , , | 37 Comments

289 Sellafield to St Bees

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

Nuclear power stations, sea foam, geology lessons, and a golden beach. Continue reading →

Posted in 17 North West England | Tagged , , , , | 32 Comments

288 Ravenglass to Sellafield

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

The mist creates an eerie and energy-sapping walk. Sellafield looms menacingly. Continue reading →

Posted in 17 North West England | Tagged , , , , | 48 Comments

287 Eskmeals Range to Ravenglass

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Three rainbows, two fords, and one lost husband… my last visit to Cumbria this year. Continue reading →

Posted in 17 North West England | Tagged , , , , | 60 Comments

286 pm Haverigg to Eskmeals Range

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

The sun is strong and the wind has dropped. I meet nobody, apart from several hundred sheep. Continue reading →

Posted in 17 North West England | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

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 →

Posted in 17 North West England | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments