Wolverly - Holt Fleet July 29th Day 46

Following the canal through Kidderminster onto stourport then picking up the river severn and the severn path. Not really a path at all. All over grown and boggy i am looking forward to having the weekend off. Going to stay at the Wharf which used to by my local when i lived in Worcester say hello to some old friends and visit some family and people raising money.

Coven to Wolverly July 28th Day 45

All the way along the canal at last a nice day. So many boats along this stretch and many in need of repair. The path was boggy and i slipped my way there. At some points i was more like bambi than a walker.

Rugeley - Coven July 26th Day 44

A very long day across cannock chase on the heritage trail to coven and two days by the canal i just wish the weather would brighten up it just makes it so miserable. I would like to say a very big thankyou to the Wolverhampton Boat Club who gave a warm welcome and a safe camping spot by the side of the canal. Looks like tomorrow off the weather is awfull and weather warnings everywhere. Will see you phil on the way back up thanks for looking after some things see you soon.

Marchington - Rugley July 25th Day 43

Along Blithfield Resovoir nice and flat getting a pace on now not a lot to say about this section the countryside all seams the same now.

Alton - Marchington July 24th Day 42

Towards Uttoxeter along country lanes another wet miserable day. Thanks to Tesco and Morrisons for the vouchers. And Argos for the new tent. All the wet weather had made a real impression on the the old tent and it leaked like a sieve. Spending two nights on this campsite for nothing again so thankyou for that.

Warslow - Alton July 23rd Day 41

A very hilly day to day towards Alton Towers weather not bad. Passed the world headquarters for JCB massive place. Tonight camped in a lane next to another dairy farm and the farmer sent out an electric extention so i was able to get everything dry. Thanks for that.

Buxton - Warlsow July 22nd Day 40

A miserable wet day again it can get to you after a while everything soaking wet. Across the peak district mainly farming land the country side all seams to blend into one on wet horrible days when is the weather going to break where's the summer they promised ha anyway on and on i came across a big bookshop in the middle of nowhere how do they stay open..

New Mills - Buxton July 22nd Day 40

Today was really nice my brother did the 13 miles with me along the canal to Whaley bridge then following the river Gowt Valley Resovoir it took out alot of climbs and as i finished the heavens opened again. Stayed at a nice little campsite. The camps have been good also mostly not charging so thank you to them.

Denshaw - New Mills July 20th Day 39

I had a long day to day i wanted to get the new mills where my brother dave lives so it was good slog. Again the rain came. I walked through Delph and D0bbs Cross it was pretty miserable some summer this has turned out to be but got to get there and day off tomorrow. Taking the canal path from Greenfield to Stalybridge and up on a good climb to New Mills via Roweth. Staying at my brothers for two days get some washing done and relax.

Hebdon Bridge - Denshaw July 19th Day 38

Todays walk through Sowerby across saddleworth moor was a nice day the weather being kind makes a change i've really enjoyed this walk and this part of the country is very pleasant camping in a farmers field again to night. The only problem with wild camps is the weather but all the way farmers have been very good. Also the supermarkets Asda, Tesco etc have donated money cards to buy freash food so a very big thank you to them.