Last October I finished my journey walking the Wales Coast Path.
It started in Chester then round the coast of Anglesey before heading south and finally finishing in Chepstow, a total of 870 miles.
How long did it take? 5 years.
Took a break of 6 months not walking or taking photos to added to my YouTube channel. I had lost my mojo.
Reading a walking magazine I came across an article stating when the England Coast Path opens in 2020 it will be the longest seaside trail on Earth. A total of 2795 miles. I had got my mojo back.
Reading more I discovered that sections of the path are already open, so I began to plan for which sections I could walk now.
So a couple of weekends ago a 3 hour car journey to the North West of England and I'd arrived at Maryport. Short train ride to Workington and my new journey began.
Just under 8 miles and I had begun to slowly chip away at the 2795 miles.
This week I headed to the North East of England planning to walk for 2 days, but due thunderstorms forecast it was cut short just to the one day. We have been experiencing a spell of hot weather in the UK and this has caused problems with signalling on the trains. So instead of catching a train back to Middlesbrough a quick run meant I caught a bus back from Saltburn.
Walking along the River Tees, then amongst the industry I finally hit the coast at Redcar. A cooling sea breeze on the hottest day of the year carried my through the low cliffs passing Marske-by-the-Sea and golden sands before arriving at my destination for the day. Just under 18 miles covered.
Next day I got an early train home, lucky as later in the day more signalling problems this time at York on the way back home.
Pictures and videos of my walks can be found on my YouTube channel, neilrbee. Created two new playlists, England Coast Path and Beaches in England.
How long to complete my new challenge? Reckon 20 to 25 years!
