My Updates
Day 30 Solihull
Tuesday 30th Apr So we have reached the end. I feel a bit sad that the last few days have not seen me complete the miles I had done earlier in the month but I did make the target and completed over 100 miles. Today again only a short walk to work this morning adding another one and a half miles. My final total is 109 miles. This would take me as far as Maidencomb on the Virtual Jurassic Coast Walk. I am also glad that I added miles every day. So it's goodbye and thanks for following me. Share
Day 29 Solihull
Monday 29th Apr A sunny morning greeted my penultimate walk from Solihull station to work for the month. Uneventful but quite pleasant. No walk home so only one and a half miles added. It all seems to be tailing off a bit. Share
Day 28 Bishops Itchington
Sunday 28th Apr Raining again today so the village conservation group that I try to get to was cancelled. The rain dropped to a drizzle at around 10am so I took the opportunity to pop to the allotment and have a little walk around the village as it was too wet at the allotment to get much done. Added three miles to my total. Two more days to go. I will be sad to finish this blog. Share
Day 27 Churchover
Saturday 27th Apr Only a short walk with Ollie around the village of Churchover today. Partly due to the rain and partly because of a change of plan for the day. I am glad I managed to get a bit of a walk in even though I have only added a mile to the total. Share
Day 26 Tudor Grange Park
Saturday 27th Apr Had a lovely walk this morning in the sun. I sauntered through Tudor Grange Park and then up past Touchwood, past the Church and into Malvern Park. Impressed with the graffiti shark on the skate park wall in Tudor Grange. Added two miles to my total today. Share
Day 25 Solihull and Leamington Spa
Thursday 25th Apr I took my regular routes to and from College today and added a walk around Mill Gardens and Jephson Gardens in Leamington Spa. I lovely afternoon stroll. Added four and a half miles today so I think that takes to three figure. Five more days so let's see how far I get. Share
Day 24 MADE IT!
Wednesday 24th Apr Walked through Tudor Grange and Malvern Park this morning and came back to the station via Malvern Park and Solihull town centre. A total of three and a half miles which means I have made it to the end of the Jurassic Coast walk with five days to go. I am going to carry on just to see how far I get. A massive thank you to all my sponsors. Share
Day 23 Solihull Parks
Tuesday 23rd Apr Took a long route across Tudor Grange Park this morning and I went all the way through Breuton Park nature reserve to the lake and back up through Malvern Park this afternoon. A pleasant walk if a bit chilly and rather muddy up to the boardwalks through the nature reserve. Added five miles to my total so not far to go. I am going to try for at least 100 miles by the end of the month. Share
Day 22 Solihull
Monday 22nd Apr Only a short walk to College this morning. It was drizzly and overcast so not the best day for walking. Only added 1.5 miles to the total. Share
Day 21 The allotment
Sunday 21st Apr Had a quiet day today. Went to the allotment to do some stuff and came back. 3 miles added. So three weeks in and 9 miles to go in the nine days left!Rather exiting, fore anyway, I lifted one of the metal sheets I have at the allotment and discovered a grass snake underneath. They were not happy, and after some writhing they slithered off into the pile of wood in nextdoor 's plot. I tried to get a photo but I was too slow.
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Day 20 The Grand Union Canal
Saturday 20th Apr So today I really did not expect to get much walking in so, as I was up early I popped to the allotment and back.In the afternoon we went into Leamington Spa to help Cate with preparation for her concert this evening with Aspire Music. We were also due to help at the concert later on. However, after initial fetching and carrying we had an hour to kill so I took myself off on a walk on the Grand Union Canal to Radford Semele and back. Also later, the rest of the family turned up and Ollie and I explored the canal in the other direction for half an hour. So in the end I managed another five miles! So I have made it to Sidmouth ( and probably a bit beyond.
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Day 19 Solihull and Leamington Spa
Friday 19th Apr Decided to have a more rested day today so my plan was only to walk to and from College. That went a bit awry when I missed my bus. With a bit of extra time in Leamington I decided to wander up Holly walk and then through Mill Gardens and Jephson Gardens. I had a lovely, unexpected stroll and here's the photos to prove it. So 3.5 miles added today. That takes to Coxe's Cliff just outside Sidmouth. Share
Day 18 Solihull and Leamington Spa
Thursday 18th Apr I have amassed a good number of miles today without really thinking about it. Started the day with a walk through Solihull town centre for a bit of a change. It was gloriously sunny, if a bit nippy. The beautiful blue sky encouraged a number of photos. The afternoon saw a return via the same route and on arrival in Leamington Spa a stroll around Jephson Gardens. Unfortunately the sun did not last into the afternoon and spot of rain started to fall asleep I reached the end of my walk at the bus stop for home. I read a post yesterday from someone else doing this sponsored event and they mentioned the benefits of walking both physically and mentally and I wholeheartedly agree. I walk a lot each month anyway but reflecting on it this month has really appreciate the benefit of it. Anyway, enough philosophy and back to the totals. Today I have added five miles to my total. I am virtually at Beer Head Share
Day 17 - Solihull Parks
Wednesday 17th Apr Back to a normal day at the College today. So my morning and evening walks will make up today's total. This morning I went through Tudor Grange Park and this afternoon I came through Malvern Park with a little detour to take today's photo in front of the Horse statue. A total of three miles. Up to Humble Point on the virtual hike. Share
Day 16 - DofE training event
Tuesday 16th Apr The second day of the training event for our DofE students in College. After an overnight camp (very windy) we started the day with an orienteering activity and then onto the classroom for some route planning and first aid, followed by a walk to round things off. We did another circular from college but bigger than yesterday's route. So in total (not including all the running around the camp site) I have added 10 miles to my total. This will get me past Charmouth and into Lyme Regis on the virtual hike. Share
Day 15 - DofE expedition training
Monday 15th Apr First day of our expedition training event in College today. We did an evening circular walk from College. Along with the walk to College this morning that takes my daily total to 6 miles. made it to Bridport on The Virtual Hike. Share
Day 14 - The allotment
Sunday 14th Apr Another Sunday at the allotment. The walk to and from the allotment adds another 2 miles to my total. So two weeks in and 50 miles down. On target to make the end with DofE Training Event next week at College I should add a few miles to my total. Perhaps I can even make 100 miles. Share
Day 13 - Churchover
Saturday 13th Apr Weekend trip to see the family. Ollie and I went for our first walk to the river swift of the year, with a stop over at the river and the resting tree. Only two miles added today but I always love a walk with Ollie. Must have reached the end of Chesil Beach by now! Share
Day 12 - Tudor Grange Park
Friday 12th Apr Took the long route through the park this morning and the normal route home. A lovely spring day to end the working week. Another 3.5 miles chalked off the total. Should be near the end of Chesil Beach on the virtual hike. Share
Day 11 - Solihull Parks
Thursday 11th Apr Another day at College. This morning I took the route through Tudor Grange and Malvern Park with a bit of an extra loop in Malvern. Coming home I took the direct route through Tudor Grange so only 3.5 miles in total today. The weather is getting milder and the wind has died down so hopefully I can get a good walk in on the weekend. On the Virtual Hike I will have made it a bit further along Chesil Beach today. Share
Day 10 - Tudor Grange Park, Solihull
Wednesday 10th Apr Weather not great today so took a more direct route to and from College, Though I did take the diagonal route across Tudor Grange Park this morning. Added another 3.5 miles to my total. I have also got the tracker graph working so all good. I will be walking along Chesil Beach on the virtual hike. Share
Day 9 - Solihull and Leamington Spa
Tuesday 9th Apr In work again so three mini treks making up today's total. The morning started with a wet walk through Tudor Grange and Malvern Park via Station. Alphage's Church. I had planned another longer afternoon walk around Breuton Park Nature Reserve but the weather was still looking a bit ropey in the afternoon so I decided to go back to the station via Malvern and Tudor Grange again, but not via the Church so it was a bit shorter. By the time I reached Leamington Spa the sun was out (but still windy) So, as I had time before the bus home, I went for a walk around The Pump Room Gardens and Jephson Gardens and then onto Upper Parade to catch my bus. I nice easy stroll. So in total I have done five more miles taking me to Weymouth and the Portland Bill Lighthouse on the Virtual Hike of the Jurassic Coast. Share
Day 8 - Solihull Parks
Monday 8th Apr Back to work today so a walk around the parks of Solihull.Morning walk from the train station through Tudor Grange Park.
Afternoon walk around Breuton Park nature reserve. Much muddier than the other two routes.
Evening walk back to the station through Malvern Park.
A total of five miles. This will take me to Osmington Mills on the virtual hike of the Jurassic Coast.
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Day 7 - another trip to the allotment
Sunday 7th Apr Need to do plenty at the allotment so today's walk will just be the 3 mile walk there and back. Not quite as muddy today compared to Wednesday.This will take the total for the week to 26 miles and past Durdle Door on the virtual hike. This is the first checkpoint andy target for the week so pleased to have made it. Also planted some parsnips. Share
The Harry Green Way
Saturday 6th Apr If you want to know more about The Harry Green Way:https://southam.co.uk/routes/the-harry-green-way/
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Day 6 - Harbury circular
Saturday 6th Apr Needed to pick some stuff up from Harbury so I decided to walk it across the fields and footpaths to Harbury today in a circular taking in part of the Harry Green Circular route around Southam. This is a route I promise I will tackle at some point, after all it does go past our house. Six miles recorded so that will take me to Arish Mell which is slap bang in the middle of the MOD danger area! Share
Day 5 - Stratford upon Avon
Friday 5th Apr Only a short walk with Sue and Ollie up the Avon in Stratford upon Avon today. We also visited the Butterfly Farm. 2.5 miles off the total. Just walking along Kimmeridge Ledges on the virtual hike, We have just watched Attenborough and the Great Sea Monster the other day. The fossil Plesiosaur what this is about was found near here Share
Day 4 - Up Bishops Hill with Ollie
Thursday 4th Apr Ollie and I climbed Bishops Hill and walked through (the rather muddy) woods to the Blue Pool. Another 3.5 miles chalked off the total. This would take me around St. Alban's Head to Chapman's Pool on the virtual hike along the Jurassic Coast. Share
Day 3 - Off to the allotment
Wednesday 3rd Apr A short but very muddy walk to the allotment and back today. I also did a bit of digging and planting as well. Another 3 miles chalked off. That would take me to Winspit on the virtual coastal walk. No photos for today. Share
Day 2 - Compton Verney
Tuesday 2nd Apr Sue and I explored the grounds of Compton Verney today (as well as a visit to the Landscape and Imagination Exhibition. Only a short 3 mile walk today. Share
Day 1 Bishops Hill
Monday 1st Apr Ollie and I went for a big long explore of the local nature reserve at Bishops Hill. A good five miles covered... only ninety to go.Means we made Swanage on the virtual hike.
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Ready to go
Saturday 23rd Mar Looking forward to the 95 mile challenge during the month of April. I wonder where I will end up walking. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Annie Longfield
Good luck! I hope you get to enjoy the hike even if its long :D
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Alan Faulkner
Best of luck, James
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Amy
Keep going James! Great walks so far, lovely to read all about them.
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Jeff Capps
Enjoy every minute of it James however bad it gets !
Well done James, great achievement. I enjoyed reading about your adventures! Keep up the good work.