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    Bryan Hall
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    I've had an idea for some years that I'd 'do' the SW Coastal Footpath when I retired in 15+
    years time.

    Well, I can't wait ;-)

    As I'm unlikely to get large chunks of time away from work/family over the next few years I wondered
    how feasible it would be to break the walk down into 1 -2 week sections each year, and give myself
    something to aim for.

    I'm about 10 mile from the Poole end, so the first 100 miles or so shouldn't be a
    logistical problem.

    I'm mainly desk bound these days, but maintain a reasonable level of fitness with a couple of
    longish walks each year (15 - 20 mile/day) plus fell walking in the Lakes/Snowdonia at least once
    every couple of years.

    I'm no stranger to Backpacking/Camping and would probably try to keep the costs down (The YHA is
    a luxury!)

    I assume this (work v real-life!) is a common problem!

    Any feedback would be appreciated as to how others have tackled this.

    Will I get as much enjoyment out of it by breaking the walk down, or is it one of those experiences
    best savoured in one sitting?

    Bryan Hall Dorzet (in the sun today!)

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  2. Reid©
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    Following up to Bryan Hall

    Quoted message said:

    Will I get as much enjoyment out of it by breaking the walk down, or is it one of those experiences
    best savoured in one sitting?

    I too planned to do the SW with my wife, but her knee has packed up, so perhaps its never too early
    to start. We tackled the Thames both as weekends and as a continuous walk and the continuous walk is
    a much more significant event, however, the Thames only takes a fortnight in total anyway, so I
    think a week or more at a time will be good, if not perfect, although maybe the whole walk could be
    daunting in one chunk?

    The SW path association recommendations for weekly sections and my own proposed unused ideas are here:-
    "fellwalk.co.ukpage10.htm" (The webpage was supposed to be more extensive once we had
    done it :-()

    --
    Mike Reid "Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso UK walking "fellwalk.co.ukfellwalk.co.uk"
    <-- you can email us@ this site Spain,cuisines and walking "fell-walker.co.ukfell-walker.co.uk" <--
    dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap

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  3. Andy P
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    "Bryan Hall" <[email hidden]> wrote

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    Will I get as much enjoyment out of it by breaking the walk down, or is


    it

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    one of those experiences best savoured in one sitting?

    My girlfriend's been walking the Cambrian Way for the last four years. She's been stuck on the
    Rhinogs for the last three.

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  4. Kenneth Miles
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    "Bryan Hall" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Will I get as much enjoyment out of it by breaking the walk down, or is


    it

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    one of those experiences best savoured in one sitting?


    I did the whole walk this summer with my dog and it was the most enjoyable time. It took 57 days,
    was the most physically demanding thing I have ever done and the most mentally satisfying. We camped
    every night, usually on the path but camp sites when possible. Regards, Kenneth.

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  5. Bryan Hall
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    Thanks Mike Similar problem here - but it's my wife's back/hip/knee after a motorcycle accident a
    few years ago. She's ok on the flat, but like a clockwork toy winding down when she goes up hill

    I've looked at a couple of sites. I agree the SWCP is probably the most relevant for basic planning
    (swcp.org.ukitinerary.html) especially with the Stage calculator
    (swcp.org.ukreckoner.html) - quite a simple but effective idea.

    I've loaded the details into Excel and reversed the direction so I've a reasonable idea of distance,
    although having walked some of the Medium rated stretches (Lulworth/Weymouth)I can only wonder about
    the Severe ;-()

    Nice to see you've expanded the walking s/w - I've been a fan, and user, since the early version
    many many years ago

    Bryan Durzet (still sunny!)

    "Reid©" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Following up to Bryan Hall

    Quoted message said:

    Will I get as much enjoyment out of it by breaking the walk down, or is


    it

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    one of those experiences best savoured in one sitting?

    I too planned to do the SW with my wife, but her knee has packed up, so perhaps its never too
    early to start. We tackled the Thames both as weekends and as a continuous walk and the continuous
    walk is a much more significant event, however, the Thames only takes a fortnight in total anyway,
    so I think a week or more at a time will be good, if not perfect, although maybe the whole walk
    could be daunting in one chunk?

    The SW path association recommendations for weekly sections and my own proposed unused ideas are
    here:- "fellwalk.co.ukpage10.htm" (The webpage was supposed to be more extensive once
    we had done it :-()

    --
    Mike Reid "Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso UK walking "fellwalk.co.ukfellwalk.co.uk"
    <-- you can email us@ this site Spain,cuisines and walking "fell-walker.co.ukfell-walker.co.uk" <--
    dontuse@


    all, it's a spamtrap

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  6. John Laird
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    On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:14:59 +0100, "Andy P" <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:

    "Bryan Hall" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    Will I get as much enjoyment out of it by breaking the walk down, or is


    it

    Quoted message said:

    one of those experiences best savoured in one sitting?

    My girlfriend's been walking the Cambrian Way for the last four years. She's been stuck on the
    Rhinogs for the last three.

    Can't you go get her ? Some boyfriend you are.

    --
    John Mail john rather than nospam...

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  7. Reid©
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    Following up to Bryan Hall

    Quoted message said:

    Nice to see you've expanded the walking s/w - I've been a fan, and user, since the early version
    many many years ago

    I just used the outline of the SW and paint shopped some towns on!
    --
    Mike Reid "Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso UK walking "fellwalk.co.ukfellwalk.co.uk"
    <-- you can email us@ this site Spain,cuisines and walking "fell-walker.co.ukfell-walker.co.uk" <--
    dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap

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  8. Andy Howell
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    On 24/9/03 17:15, in article
    [email hidden], "Bryan Hall"

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    I've loaded the details into Excel and reversed the direction so I've a reasonable idea of
    distance, although having walked some of the Medium rated stretches (Lulworth/Weymouth)I can only
    wonder about the Severe ;-()

    This certainly shouldn't be beyond you. The reason some bits are severe are the climbs up and down
    which are what you get with coastal path walks. I reckon it would be a really enjoyable enterprise
    and I'm quite jealous. We all have trouble getting away enough and, the last couple of years, has
    seen me escape and walk mountains and hills in Europe. Perhaps I should focus homewards again!

    --
    Andy Howell Birmingham, UK

    www.ecotrend.net

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  9. Bryan Hall
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    Where about - we'll go and help
    ;-)
    "John Laird" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:14:59 +0100, "Andy P"


    <[email hidden]>

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    Quoted message said:

    "Bryan Hall" <[email hidden]> wrote

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    Will I get as much enjoyment out of it by breaking the walk down, or


    is

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    Quoted message said:

    it

    Quoted message said:

    one of those experiences best savoured in one sitting?

    My girlfriend's been walking the Cambrian Way for the last four years. She's been stuck on the
    Rhinogs for the last three.

    Can't you go get her ? Some boyfriend you are.

    --
    John Mail john rather than nospam...

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  10. Kenneth Miles
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    Between 17 - 18 kilo, water and food for an old english sheepdog accounted
    for a good part of it.
    "Bryan Hall" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Kenneth approx. how much weight did you carry in the pack?

    "Kenneth Miles" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:dXCcb.8357$Ue.2605@news-
    binary.blueyonder.co.uk...

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    "Bryan Hall" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:7Hhcb.3322$%G1.554@newsfep4-
    winn.server.ntli.net...

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    Will I get as much enjoyment out of it by breaking the walk down, or


    is

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    it

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    one of those experiences best savoured in one sitting?


    I did the whole walk this summer with my dog and it was the most


    enjoyable

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    time. It took 57 days, was the most physically demanding thing I have


    ever

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    done and the most mentally satisfying. We camped every night, usually on


    the

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    path but camp sites when possible. Regards, Kenneth.


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