Here we are, finally, the last section of our NDW endeavour, day 5, homestretch! Can you hear it in the distance? I hope you do?! Cause Dover’s calling for sure!! So, time to lace up those boots once more, hoist that beast of a backpack, and do some more hiking …or at least that’s what […]

A creaky gate the night before, somebody sawing logs the night after — not necessarily the sounds I thought would keep me awake out in the woods. But as John Muir so nicely said, “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks,” words […]

An early dog walker doing his duty? A grumpy local on a mission? Or maybe even a terribly intelligent animal making its way towards our little hiding place?! Whatever it was, the creaking sounds it brought with it as it opened the swinging gates which cheerfully welcomed us to […]

Today’s the day, we get to cross that infamous river dividing the Men of Kent from the Kentish Men, and I’ve recently learned from local sources that the feud is still on. If not sure what I’m referring to, maybe have a quick stroll along section 5 before rejoining us in Cuxton, where […]

Here we are, finally, day one of five, wild camping along the North Downs Way, and like every great British outdoor adventure, it had to start with rain, naturally, otherwise it wouldn’t be fun. Why would anyone want to start their day with dry gear and clothing? Ridiculous thought! Unlike […]

After walking all the way from Farnham to Otford, something I did in 2019 and decided to share with you as well before finally covering my solo camping feat — a bit of suspense never hurt anyone I guess — it’s time to finally get that tent out and wild camp our way from Otford […]