Welcome! This site is a hiking journal and resource guide — documenting my preparation and journey on the UK Coast to Coast, along with training hikes and gear notes along the way. Whether you’re researching and preparing for your own journey or just along for the adventure, I’m glad you’re here.
Where it all started
Well. It finally happened. After 25 years in aerospace and tech — 15 at Lockheed Martin and the last 10 at Apple — I took a few last photos under the rainbow at Apple Park, walked out the door, and into the California sunshine, finally, wonderfully untethered. At Apple, we have a saying for this moment… Read the full post →
Latest Posts
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UK C2C Day 2: Ennerdale Bridge to Rosthwaite
What a day! This is what I came here to do. Well, almost, since I didn’t end up doing the high route (more on that later). Even without it, today was physically demanding and full of beautiful scenery. Sitting here now, I feel almost overwhelmed… Read the full post →
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UK C2C Day 1: St Bees to Ennerdale Bridge
I wasn’t ready to leave St Bees, or Stone House Farm. Breakfast was at 7am, but it wasn’t until 8:50 that I actually set out (partially due to one last visit with the dogs). I also wanted see the coast one last time so I went back to the beach instead… Read the full post →
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UK C2C Day 0: Around St Bees
After breakfast and a visit with the rambunctious puppies, I set off a little after 9am, stopping at Beach Road Bakehouse for a latte to take on my walk. There are so many dogs in Cumbria! On the way to the beach, I petted a cocker spaniel who’d just been for… Read the full post →
Joanna On The Trail 