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Visiting Fort William on the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way
By Mark Wright Two of our most popular routes in Scotland, the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way share one very special location, Fort William. The 95 mile West Highland Way begins in Milngavie near Glasgow and travels alongside Loch Lomond and over Rannoch Moor, reaching its destination in Fort William. The 73…
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Reasons to walk the Cleveland Way
By Mark Wright The Cleveland Way has established itself as a firm favourite with Mickledore walkers. One of England’s original National Trails, this delightful 109 mile route runs from Helmsley, on the southern edge of the North York Moors, up to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, before making its way down the North Yorkshire coast to Filey. It’s an…
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Monika and Aggie explore the Norfolk Coast Path
By Monika Rusiewicz I recently walked part of the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path with my sister Aggie. It’s becoming a bit of a theme to do a coastal walk every time we get a chance to go on a Fam Trip, as I’ve previously done part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales…
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How long does it take to walk the Coast to Coast?
By Mark Wright The Coast to Coast is revered as one of England’s finest long-distance walks. This iconic path crosses three national parks, showcasing a variety landscapes from fells and lakes to woodlands and moorlands. Starting at St Bees in the Lake District, walkers navigate deep sided valleys, lakeshores, and mountain passes. The Yorkshire Dales…
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Alternatives to the Hadrian’s Wall walk
By Mark Wright Hadrian’s Wall Path, established in 2003, is a celebrated coast to coast route that closely follows the iconic Hadrian’s Wall. Built on the order of Emperor Hadrianus between AD122 and AD128, this defensive fortification aimed to safeguard the most northern extreme of the Roman Empire. The path runs from Wallsend near Newcastle,…
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Why you should walk the Cotswold Way
By Mark Wright The Cotswold Way is a charming and much cherished long-distance trail stretching 102 miles from the market town of Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire to the historic city of Bath in Somerset. Walking the Cotswold Way is a truly rewarding experience for those who appreciate the combination of history, heritage, and beautiful landscapes…
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Walking the North Wessex Downs on The Ridgeway
By Tara Walker-Rose I was delighted to be able to walk this trail for my fam trip this year for two reasons. Firstly The Ridgeway is new to Mickledore and I wanted to visit some accommodation hosts and familiarise myself with the route. The second reason was that all the Mickledore trips I’ve been on…
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Preparing to walk the West Highland Way
By Mark Wright Few walks capture the imagination quite like Scotland’s first designated long-distance trail, the West Highland Way. The 95 mile route from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William in the Highlands offers tremendous variety. You’ll journey alongside picturesque Loch Lomond, over the remote but beautiful Rannoch Moor and enjoy dramatic mountain scenery culminating…
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Top 10 Highlights of Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk
By Mark Wright Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk is a perennial favourite with Mickledore walkers. The route runs for approximately 192 miles, from the sea cliffs of St Bees on the Irish Sea, to the fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea. It’s a superb walk that will take you through…
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