John’s Hiking Adventures
Dartmoor & South West Coast Path walks, honestly reported
My walking journal from Devon & Cornwall.
Real walks. Honest reports. A little humour.
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Helvellyn from Legburthwaite
A demanding mountain circular with stunning early views, summit gloom, Thirlmere scenery and a complaint from my knees.
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🥾 One Step at a Time
A gentle reminder to find your own pace, pause and enjoy the moments along the trail.
Behind the bootsI’m John. Bus driver by day,
I’m John. Bus driver by day,
Dartmoor on my days off.
I’m a Plymouth bus driver exploring Dartmoor and the South West Coast Path. These are my own walks, photographs and honest reports — wrong turns and well-earned tea stops included.
- Tors & rock formations
- 41 visited →
- Usual walk
- 10 to 15 miles
- For Macmillan, 2011
- Around £3,000 raised →
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South West Coast Path
Cliff-top paths, beaches and coves across Devon and Cornwall.
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Other walks & challenges
Long-distance charity challenges and adventures further afield.
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Trek26 Stonehenge · charity walk, countdown & donate
My next charity challenge
Trek26 Stonehenge — 26 miles
Supporting Alzheimer’s Society ·
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26 miles for Alzheimer’s Society — Saturday 1 May 2027 at 7:00 am BST.
Dartmoor Prison Break · May 2027
Looking ahead · Participation to be confirmed
Dartmoor Prison Break 2027
I’m hoping to take part in Dartmoor Prison Break 2027. My participation is still to be confirmed, and I’ll share further details here as plans develop.
Watch this space!
Plan your next adventure
Planning and charity-walk questions
What is the Trek26 Stonehenge charity walk and what is the training like?
Trek26 Stonehenge is an Alzheimer’s Society fundraising walk with 13-mile and 26-mile options, scheduled for 1 May 2027. I’m preparing for the 26-mile distance. Training should build gradually towards sustained walking: regular shorter walks, a progressively longer outing, hills, recovery days and practice with your footwear, food and daypack. Follow the organiser’s training guide and adapt it to your starting fitness. My usual 10–15-mile hikes are a foundation, not proof that I am ready for 26 miles. See the official Trek26 Stonehenge details and training support.
Planning another adventure? Browse beginner Dartmoor walks and tors, coastal walk comparisons and pub stops, Helvellyn questions, Prison Break preparation or winter Dartmoor planning.
Planning advice checked 5 November 2026. Reports describe conditions on the day; check current conditions before travelling.
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