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 12: Danby Wiske to Osmotherley
I have to disagree with Wainwright’s assessment of Danby Wiske. Sure, it’s not as picturesque as the villages with perfectly matching stone buildings. But, I felt warmly welcomed, like the locals were genuinely happy to have walkers and wanted to be sure we were well cared for… Read the full post →
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UK C2C Day 11: Richmond to Danby Wiske
Today is the start of the second section I decided to split, in lieu of taking rest days. Consistent with Wainwright’s suggestion, the book defines a 22.5 mile segment from Richmond to Ingleby Cross. Wainwright calls this segment, which crosses the Vale of Mowbray, “tedious”… Read the full post →
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UK C2C Day 10: Reeth to Richmond
Wow, I can’t believe I’m already 10 days into my 15-day walk! Besides the foot pain, I’m feeling great. Today I experimented with putting both pairs of insoles in my boots, to better protect against the rocky terrain and pavement (there’s more road walking today)… Read the full post →
