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Dartmoor · 2026

Stepping Stones via Hexworthy

Central Dartmoor · 8.50 miles

Mist, sunshine, four stepping-stone crossings and one very easy decision involving a pub. A Dartmoor circular with Age from Dunnabridge.

Other hikes & challenges · 2023

Dartmoor Prison Break 2023

Princetown to Exeter · 30 miles · 10-hour challenge

Sunny moorland roads, pub stops and a blister-filled finish on the outskirts of Exeter.

Dartmoor · 2026

Sharpitor, Tors and a Couple of Mishaps

South-west Dartmoor · 7.87 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

A windswept 7.87-mile afternoon via Leeden Tor, Ingra Tor, Swelltor Quarry and King’s Tor, with Sharpitor saved for last.

Dartmoor · 2026

Merrivale Six-Mile Circular

West Dartmoor · 5.96 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Five tors, Windy Post and a windswept 5.96-mile circular with Age, rounded off with ice cream and a well-earned pint.

Dartmoor · 2026

Cadover Bridge to Shavercombe Waterfall

South-west Dartmoor · 6.33 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

A 6.33-mile afternoon on Dartmoor, with a hidden waterfall, scattered tors and a battle through the gorse.

SW Coast Path · 2026

Perranporth to Crantock

North Cornwall · 7.65 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Wind, dunes, seals and a safe change of plan at the Gannel.

Dartmoor · 2026

Lane End to Kitty Tor

West Dartmoor · 11.18 miles

Difficulty: Hard

A search for Second World War wreckage and the Kitty Tor memorial.

Dartmoor · 2026

Bellever Forest to Fernworthy

Central Dartmoor · 13 miles

Difficulty: Hard

Woodland, waterfalls, stone circles and fierce Dartmoor weather.

Dartmoor · 2026

Willsworthy to High Willhays

North Dartmoor · 12.5 miles

Difficulty: Hard

Rivers, valleys and relentless hills to Dartmoor’s highest point.

Dartmoor · 2026

A Scorching Hike to Fur Tor

North Dartmoor · 9 miles

Difficulty: Hard

A tough journey to Dartmoor’s most remote tor in summer heat.

Dartmoor · 2026

Sunrise at Haytor

East Dartmoor · Almost 12 miles

Difficulty: Hard

An early start, quiet tors, ancient settlements and one unavoidable bog.

SW Coast Path · 2026

South Milton Sands to Salcombe

South Devon · 13 miles

Difficulty: Hard

Hot coastal miles, endless sea views and a cold beer at the finish.

SW Coast Path · 2026

Mullion Cove to Gunwalloe

Cornwall · 14 miles

Difficulty: Hard

Coves, a rebellious footpath, a wedding and a vital ice cream.

SW Coast Path · 2026

Valley of Rocks via Hunters Inn

North Devon · 14.54 miles

Difficulty: Hard

Wild cliffs, strong winds, a pub stop and an accidental extension.

SW Coast Path · 2026

Perranporth to Porthtowan

Cornwall · About 9 miles

Difficulty: Hard

St Agnes Head, Wheal Coates and dramatic Atlantic views.

Other hikes & challenges · 2026

Dartmoor Prison Break

Princetown to Hatherleigh · 29 miles

Twelve hours on the move for Dartmoor Search and Rescue.

SW Coast Path · 2026

Bedruthan Sunset Hike

North Cornwall · 8 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Secluded coves, evening light and a sunset partly beaten by cloud.

Dartmoor · 2026

Norsworthy Bridge and Five Tors

Burrator · 10 miles

Difficulty: Hard

Stone rows, woodland and five granite tors with Age and Barry.

Other hikes & challenges · 2026

Ivybridge to Wembury

South Devon · 18 miles

The River Erme, mud, a mini monsoon and a final dash for the bus.

SW Coast Path · 2026

Ringmore to Burgh Island Circular

South Devon · Around 8 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

An approximately eight-mile circular hike from Ringmore to Burgh Island with Kay Burry and Barry, warm spring sunshine and a stop at the Pilchard Inn.

Dartmoor · 2026

Okehampton to Sourton Tor via the Granite Way

North Dartmoor · About 12 miles

Difficulty: Hard

Meldon Viaduct, railway history, frozen ground and a boggy crossing of the high moor.

Other hikes & challenges · 2024

Dartmoor Prison Break 2024

Princetown to Liskeard · 30 miles

A nine-and-a-half-hour escape across Devon and Cornwall, finishing at Liskeard after 30 miles.

SW Coast Path · 2025

Hartland Quay to Bude

North Devon and North Cornwall · About 22 miles

Difficulty: Very hard

Nine hours along the coast, with steep valleys, rocky shores and a crossing into Cornwall.

SW Coast Path · 2025

Kynance Cove to Cadgwith

The Lizard, Cornwall · 11 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Sunny coast paths, Cadgwith and jungle-like vegetation.

SW Coast Path · 2025

Geevor Tin Mine to Land’s End

West Cornwall · Distance not recorded

Difficulty: Hard

Mining country, Cape Cornwall, Sennen Cove and Land’s End.

SW Coast Path · 2024

Porthleven to Penzance

West Cornwall · Around 14 miles

Difficulty: Hard

Mining heritage, sea views and St Michael’s Mount on a six-and-a-half-hour walk.

Dartmoor · 2024

Norsworthy to Hingston Hill Stone Row

Burrator · 3.5–4 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Near-whiteout snow followed by glorious sunshine with Age and Barry.

Other hikes & challenges · 2024

Jurassic Coast 100km Challenge

Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast · 65km completed

A 7am start and 65km of coast before illness forced an early finish at 2am.

Other hikes & challenges · 2023

Thames Path Challenge

Putney to Henley · 100 km

Twenty-seven hours through extreme heat, darkness and woodland paths.

Other hikes & challenges · 2022

Trek26 South Devon Coast

South Devon · 26 miles

A memorable charity challenge supporting people affected by Alzheimer’s.

Other hikes & challenges · 2022

Wasdale to Scafell Pike

Lake District · Mountain hike

A chilly climb, very windy summit and steep improvised descent.

Other hikes & challenges · 2022

My 60th Birthday Hike

Dentelles de Montmirail, France · Four-day hike

Four days with family among Provence’s villages, vineyards and ridges.

Other hikes & challenges · 2019

Lake District 26-Mile Hike

Lake District · 26 miles

A demanding day raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Other hikes & challenges · 2011

Great Wall of China Trek

China · Five-day trek

Five demanding days on the Great Wall for Macmillan Cancer Support.