I must have watched every Pennine Way video on TH-cam and this one is my favourite; it really captures the spirit of long distance walking and there’s something really profound and poetic about it. You’re a great character and I admire your deep-seated passion for the outdoors. Many thanks, Dexter, and maybe we’ll cross paths out in the wilderness some day.
Hi Phil, thanks so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful comment, I really appreciate that. Comments like this make me consider picking up the camera again after a couple of years off! I've just had a watch of your videos and love your music - that is real talent!
Great record of your walk Dexter I really enjoyed that. Your comment north of Alston where you said that you couldn't separate yourself from the Pennine Way at that point rings so true. I guess many people simply complete the trail, abut others emerge with it completely intertwined with them. I first walked the PW back in 1982 at the age of 15, and walked it again several times including as a section of my Lands End to JohnO'Groats backpack in 1985. I now live close to Hebden Bridge and out on the south Pennines sections every week, and each time I feel the urge to just follow it further North or South. I'm glad in many ways that the route lost much of it's appeal in the 90's in the wake of Wainwrights C2C, and over the years it became a walk of solitude again. I've done many of the big walks in the UK (CWT, Cambrian Way, Southern Upland Way etc), but the PW is the one which I will always feel a personal connection to.
Hey John, thanks for checking out the video. Super interesting comments, I had no idea the Pennine Way was busier back in the 80's? I probably saw about 10 hikers on my whole trip and only hiked with other people for half a day. Thankfully I don't live too far from the trail (Holmfirth area) myself and revisited Black Hill a couple of weekends ago. The weather was truly awful and made me even more thankful for my wonderful trip this summer. That's incredible that you did a LE to JOG. I've actually left my job to spend next year hiking (spring onwards) the dream is the PCT but with that looking less and less likely my backup is a ridiculous winding JOGLE including CWT and Cambrian way. Would love to hear your recommendations on sections that can't be missed.
@@easydexter yes the PW was extremely popular in the late 70's & early 80's, it became a sort of right of passage or coming of age for many young adventurous people. But that also took it's toll on the route, and by the mid 80's some sections were so worn and boggy that walking it became a test of emotional and physical endurance. Tales of people literally sinking up to their thighs on Black Hill and getting lost on Bleaklow were not exaggerated. And the failure and drop out rate back then was very high. Though some bemoan the path repairs and rerouting particularly in the first 40 miles, I think they've helped to give the PW a second life, and still retain it's position as one for connoisseurs. I go back sometimes and follow a couple of the notorious sections that were rerouted after the Millenium, e.g. from Black hill direct across Wessenden Moor and Featherbed Moss, and if you know where to look you can still find a couple of 50 year old trail markers.
This looked Epic Dexter ! Great video and what a trail. Just finished binge watching all your hikes 🙌🏻 And can’t wait to receive my Mo of you legends at Atom Hq 🤘🏻
Thanks so much for watching the vids Mark! I really appreciate that. Awesome to hear that you’ve ordered a Mo too, you’ll have some great times together.
Dude! I loved every second of this. Such a pleasure following you along and watching your journey unfold. Dinosaurs, ET’s and salty hair. You brought so much entertainment. Thanks for putting this together man. You’ve got me super stoked for my Cleveland Way hike dude.
Wow thanks so much for checking it out man. Really appreciate it. I'll stay pumped to see your CW vid when you return. That trail is top of my list! Maybe next spring.
I'm desperately hoping that we start to get something similar to America. People thru hiking a lot. We already have amazing people leaving honesty boxes for hikers and the coastal path is almost finished. I don't think it will be long. I live to backpack.
Awesome video Dexter! Really get a feel for the trail, and it was really cool being part of your journey. Love the crisp boy song and nice hat! Can't wait to hike the PW now thank you! Also, really cool that you got to enjoy a beer after so long, well done dude, and certainly a great new chapter because as I type this you're trekking your legs off on the End to End Trail! Great to have met you and happy trails man! x
Great video Dexter, I had the pleasure of walking the way Sobo this summer and what a joy it was. Can’t wait to experience more of the trails magic 🤙 you really capture it well 👍
It's the salty hair boy!!!! Easy Dex nice to see ya pins blazing the trail dude!! Well done and massive congratulations you showed some raw emotions with dope views, cool encounter and magic along the way Pennine way! Much respect 🙏.....keep is fresh and until the next adventure take it easy mate!!! 👣📸
What a great vid dexter really enjoyed it! The pennine ways such a good yomp and you really captured the journey and the edit really reflected your vibe! I'll be re watching in a couple of days. Its crazy you didnt see any other hikers till pitstop (what an awesome spot eh!) but i am a little disappointed you didnt get any shots of nirvana (the sheep fold north of the wall). Lookingforward to getting some miles with ya soon bro!! Thank you for putting the time n effort into making this!! Catch ya soon 🤜
Mate I hate to tell you this. I didn't make it to Nirvana. Stopped hiking near the wall at 21:15 that day. Thanks so much for checking out the vid though. Looking forward to seeing your full journey vid.
@@easydexter its ok i aint mad just disappointed 🤣 when you go for ya second traverse youll have to catch it!! Na solid work ont film dude its chuffin grand!!!
I really enjoyed that. I feel as though I was there with you. My son and his girlfriend did it 4 years ago and my grandson and I were the gofers and we loved it. We are so lucky to have so many trails in this beautiful of ours. Thankyou dexter for letting us join you on your treck.
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment Pauline and I'm really happy you enjoyed the video. At first I was planning on keeping it for myself as a little memory of the trail but seeing comments likes yours makes me glad I shared it. I completely agree the UK is a beautiful country and the fact we have these national trails and public footpaths means there is endless fun to be had. Thanks again.
Nice one Dexter. Congrats on a big achievement after your injury. We must have been on TPW around the same time as I bumped into those guys as well. Of all the TPW videos / blogs.........this has to be the most honest! You laid everything out there mate and that / what is genuine and heartfelt. Nature is indeed a great provider. The photography, editing and score play was fantastic. All in all, this was utterly compelling. Well done again.
Wow Ian thanks so much for the kind words. Will fingers crossed be filming some more long distance walks next year, and putting more production value in. The video for this one was very much just for me to remember the trip by but thanks to encouragement from people like you I will put a little more thought and effort in to the next one. Congrats to you also on completing the Pennine Way. What a walk, aye? That's a shame we didn't bump in to each other, I hardly met anyone on the whole trail. Good luck with all your future adventures!
Hi Ian, thanks for revisiting this one. The Pennine Way will always be a really special walk for me and still can't believe I managed to do this just 5 months after breaking my leg. Happy New Year mate. Hope 2022 is a great year for you.
Thanks so much Rich. Can't recommend the PW highly enough. Amazing trail that really topped up my soul after a difficult year. Let me know if you make it happen.
Absolutely beautiful! Had to pause a few minutes in to watch on the big screen. Brought back so many memoried of my own hike. Gutted I had to set off a day later than planned and didn't cross paths with you but such a wonderful journey.
Paul O'Donnell Thanks so much man, really appreciate you checking out the vid. Yeah it’s a shame we didn’t cross paths but glad you had an awesome time out there.
Thanks for the kind words Niall really appreciate it. Not sure if it came across in the video but I flipping loved hiking the Pennine Way. Get out there and give it a go you won't regret it.
@@easydexter experience is everything. I failed the downs. I had 27 kilos on. Thought I'd be the same as when I served, no problem. I got 22 miles in, in 7 hours and injured my foot.... don't get ke wrong, that night I camped like a king in my cot and self inflating matress and 3 man blackout tent, with my 7 kilos of wayfarer meals... looking back, that was gonna go wrong. Lesson learned. I shrunk my kit right down to 7.6kg base weight for winter camping and 5.6 for summer days and discovered dehydrated meals. I've since recovered and battered a couple of day hikes with the new set up. I'm skipping along now, can almost cover 5 mph and can keep it up for 6 hours so far. I'm thinking about getting a set of trainers, my boots are good but i feel like they're probably slowing me down a bit. Just wanna say, you are an inspiring man. I watched your record breaking walk a couple of days back. Beast mode!
Very nice video and fantastic adventure! With hope for future documentaries I subscribe to your channel. Thank you for sharing your experience. Cheers, Seb
Thanks for checking out the video Seb I really appreciate it. I will have to watch your coast to coast videos when I get some time, I did that walk back in 2008 when I was still a teenager!
@Easy Dexter Great 😊 I just completed my first long distance hike and just wanted to let you know I used your cold soaking method to avoid packing a cook kit. Did the noodles and mashed potato mix a few times and it defo worked for me too, so thanks for that. Really saves on space and weight doesn't it? Others I've mentioned it to didn't seem impressed though haha. You're right, it's not for everyone.
Hi Dexter great simple video. What was the camera you used?. How was it sleeping under a tarp, any problems with bugs etc? Thinking of doing it for a third finish but with ridge tent fly only.
Haha mate you ended up having a staring role in my journey. I'd genuinely been waiting for a special moment to have a bev for a couple of months prior. It was meant to be!
That’s on my to do list. I’m 57 now and did a lot of hiking when I was a young lad. I’m not sure I could match 13 days but would love to have a go at completing it
Lovely video, I'm preparing for my second PW journey which I'll do with my daughter next year when she finishes her exams. I did it "fast and light" (it should be called long and light as I wasn't going fast 🤣) a few years ago, I did it in 11 days but I pushed myself a bit too hard and there were days where I didn't enjoy myself, this time we're planning on 14 days. Was your waterproof jacket a frog toggs ul jacket? I've heard loads of American through hikers using them, how do they stack up in UK weather?
That's awesome that you are doing it with your daughter, special times! Yeah Frogg Toggs are still my favourite waterproof jackets! Mainly because I'm pretty prone to ripping them and they are cheaper to replace 😂 they are pretty darn good at keeping the water out too though!
@@easydexter thanks, I might go with the jacket and pant set, I'm sick of spending big money on flimsy ultralight rain gear just for it to fail after a year or so. At least I won't mind as much for the price frog toggs go for.
@@trooperwolfie we are on the same page with this! I tried out a couple of more expensive UL raincoats and found they performed worse that frog toggs. Note the frogg bottoms won't last you very long, they usually rip after about 5 miles for me 😂
Awesome. One of the best trails in the UK in my opinion. Though I may be biased having spent a lot of my youth exploring black Hill. Good luck mate stay in touch!
@@easydexter yeah iv been from Edale as far as Middleton in teesdale before so im looking forward to this, Blackhill is on my doorstep too! Il be posting stuff on here at some point.... All the best on future trips🤙🏻
Hey Stuart, really appreciate you checking out my video. Thanks so much. Here is the gear list that I'm putting together for next season. It's essentially the same as my pennine way gear list except I'm trying out a new sleeping pad and I've added in a tripod and microphone so I can up the quality on my next video. Let me know if you have any questions. lighterpack.com/r/4gsw0e
I averaged 20 miles a day on this one which is probably a little faster than average but completely doable if you're in decent hiking shape and using modern lightweight gear. The Pennine way is an awesome trail though, so the longer you take the better 😁
Hello Ian, thanks for the message. All well here, just waiting to be allowed out hiking. I have big plans for this year I'm hoping to hike from John O Groats to Lands End this spring and maybe 🤞🤞🤞 a southbound PCT hike starting late summer. What have you got planned?
I must have watched every Pennine Way video on TH-cam and this one is my favourite; it really captures the spirit of long distance walking and there’s something really profound and poetic about it. You’re a great character and I admire your deep-seated passion for the outdoors. Many thanks, Dexter, and maybe we’ll cross paths out in the wilderness some day.
Hi Phil, thanks so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful comment, I really appreciate that. Comments like this make me consider picking up the camera again after a couple of years off! I've just had a watch of your videos and love your music - that is real talent!
My partner Wendy wants to know how you broke your leg, and have you done any walks since the Pennine Way?
still one of the great pieces of British budget video photography. Deserves every accolade.
Great record of your walk Dexter I really enjoyed that. Your comment north of Alston where you said that you couldn't separate yourself from the Pennine Way at that point rings so true. I guess many people simply complete the trail, abut others emerge with it completely intertwined with them. I first walked the PW back in 1982 at the age of 15, and walked it again several times including as a section of my Lands End to JohnO'Groats backpack in 1985. I now live close to Hebden Bridge and out on the south Pennines sections every week, and each time I feel the urge to just follow it further North or South. I'm glad in many ways that the route lost much of it's appeal in the 90's in the wake of Wainwrights C2C, and over the years it became a walk of solitude again. I've done many of the big walks in the UK (CWT, Cambrian Way, Southern Upland Way etc), but the PW is the one which I will always feel a personal connection to.
Hey John, thanks for checking out the video. Super interesting comments, I had no idea the Pennine Way was busier back in the 80's? I probably saw about 10 hikers on my whole trip and only hiked with other people for half a day. Thankfully I don't live too far from the trail (Holmfirth area) myself and revisited Black Hill a couple of weekends ago. The weather was truly awful and made me even more thankful for my wonderful trip this summer. That's incredible that you did a LE to JOG. I've actually left my job to spend next year hiking (spring onwards) the dream is the PCT but with that looking less and less likely my backup is a ridiculous winding JOGLE including CWT and Cambrian way. Would love to hear your recommendations on sections that can't be missed.
@@easydexter yes the PW was extremely popular in the late 70's & early 80's, it became a sort of right of passage or coming of age for many young adventurous people. But that also took it's toll on the route, and by the mid 80's some sections were so worn and boggy that walking it became a test of emotional and physical endurance. Tales of people literally sinking up to their thighs on Black Hill and getting lost on Bleaklow were not exaggerated. And the failure and drop out rate back then was very high. Though some bemoan the path repairs and rerouting particularly in the first 40 miles, I think they've helped to give the PW a second life, and still retain it's position as one for connoisseurs. I go back sometimes and follow a couple of the notorious sections that were rerouted after the Millenium, e.g. from Black hill direct across Wessenden Moor and Featherbed Moss, and if you know where to look you can still find a couple of 50 year old trail markers.
This looked Epic Dexter ! Great video and what a trail.
Just finished binge watching all your hikes 🙌🏻
And can’t wait to receive my Mo of you legends at Atom Hq 🤘🏻
Thanks so much for watching the vids Mark! I really appreciate that. Awesome to hear that you’ve ordered a Mo too, you’ll have some great times together.
Dude! I loved every second of this. Such a pleasure following you along and watching your journey unfold. Dinosaurs, ET’s and salty hair. You brought so much entertainment. Thanks for putting this together man. You’ve got me super stoked for my Cleveland Way hike dude.
Wow thanks so much for checking it out man. Really appreciate it. I'll stay pumped to see your CW vid when you return. That trail is top of my list! Maybe next spring.
Just over 2 years no alcohol
don't think I'm ready yet
But always blazing 🔥
Cheers
Lol, that cold soaked meal looks horrendous, great video dude
Yes mate! Absolutely loved that mate! Can not wait to get on the PW next year!
We do need a bigger culture around our trails! 😍
I'm desperately hoping that we start to get something similar to America. People thru hiking a lot. We already have amazing people leaving honesty boxes for hikers and the coastal path is almost finished. I don't think it will be long. I live to backpack.
What a way to live I loved every minute thanks for sharing
Awesome video Dexter! Really get a feel for the trail, and it was really cool being part of your journey. Love the crisp boy song and nice hat! Can't wait to hike the PW now thank you! Also, really cool that you got to enjoy a beer after so long, well done dude, and certainly a great new chapter because as I type this you're trekking your legs off on the End to End Trail! Great to have met you and happy trails man! x
Great video Dexter, I had the pleasure of walking the way Sobo this summer and what a joy it was. Can’t wait to experience more of the trails magic 🤙 you really capture it well 👍
Thanks so much ☺️
Can't wait to see a video on the Pacific Crest trail!
One day! That dream is on hold for the moment but one day mate!
Great. Lovely film. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Simon, appreciate you watching.
It's the salty hair boy!!!! Easy Dex nice to see ya pins blazing the trail dude!! Well done and massive congratulations you showed some raw emotions with dope views, cool encounter and magic along the way Pennine way! Much respect 🙏.....keep is fresh and until the next adventure take it easy mate!!! 👣📸
Haha thanks so much for watching Jodz. Really appreciate it. It was an emotional journey for sure.
Brilliant- Done PW x 2 and off in may 2025 inspiring.
What a great vid dexter really enjoyed it! The pennine ways such a good yomp and you really captured the journey and the edit really reflected your vibe! I'll be re watching in a couple of days. Its crazy you didnt see any other hikers till pitstop (what an awesome spot eh!) but i am a little disappointed you didnt get any shots of nirvana (the sheep fold north of the wall). Lookingforward to getting some miles with ya soon bro!! Thank you for putting the time n effort into making this!! Catch ya soon 🤜
Mate I hate to tell you this. I didn't make it to Nirvana. Stopped hiking near the wall at 21:15 that day. Thanks so much for checking out the vid though. Looking forward to seeing your full journey vid.
@@easydexter its ok i aint mad just disappointed 🤣 when you go for ya second traverse youll have to catch it!! Na solid work ont film dude its chuffin grand!!!
wow that was terrific! beautifully shot & loved the personal touches. great stuff
Thanks for the kind words Rigby, really glad you enjoyed the vid.
I really enjoyed that. I feel as though I was there with you. My son and his girlfriend did it 4 years ago and my grandson and I were the gofers and we loved it. We are so lucky to have so many trails in this beautiful of ours. Thankyou dexter for letting us join you on your treck.
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment Pauline and I'm really happy you enjoyed the video. At first I was planning on keeping it for myself as a little memory of the trail but seeing comments likes yours makes me glad I shared it. I completely agree the UK is a beautiful country and the fact we have these national trails and public footpaths means there is endless fun to be had. Thanks again.
Nice one Dexter. Congrats on a big achievement after your injury. We must have been on TPW around the same time as I bumped into those guys as well. Of all the TPW videos / blogs.........this has to be the most honest! You laid everything out there mate and that / what is genuine and heartfelt. Nature is indeed a great provider. The photography, editing and score play was fantastic. All in all, this was utterly compelling. Well done again.
Wow Ian thanks so much for the kind words. Will fingers crossed be filming some more long distance walks next year, and putting more production value in. The video for this one was very much just for me to remember the trip by but thanks to encouragement from people like you I will put a little more thought and effort in to the next one. Congrats to you also on completing the Pennine Way. What a walk, aye? That's a shame we didn't bump in to each other, I hardly met anyone on the whole trail. Good luck with all your future adventures!
Nothing less then Epic ! Congrats on your journey and thank you for sharing 👌💯
Thanks for checking out the video Richard. Really appreciate it mate.
Still love watching this. Happy New Year to you Dexter. Good luck in any forthcoming adventures. Best wishes. Ian H
Hi Ian, thanks for revisiting this one. The Pennine Way will always be a really special walk for me and still can't believe I managed to do this just 5 months after breaking my leg.
Happy New Year mate. Hope 2022 is a great year for you.
Epic hike, loved the journey you took us on, I look forward to hiking this one day!
Thanks so much Rich. Can't recommend the PW highly enough. Amazing trail that really topped up my soul after a difficult year. Let me know if you make it happen.
Absolutely beautiful! Had to pause a few minutes in to watch on the big screen. Brought back so many memoried of my own hike. Gutted I had to set off a day later than planned and didn't cross paths with you but such a wonderful journey.
Paul O'Donnell Thanks so much man, really appreciate you checking out the vid. Yeah it’s a shame we didn’t cross paths but glad you had an awesome time out there.
Super cool vid. Proper enjoyed watching that and feeling like a part of the journey. You have just made the PW very tempting to do
Thanks for the kind words Niall really appreciate it. Not sure if it came across in the video but I flipping loved hiking the Pennine Way. Get out there and give it a go you won't regret it.
Wowww nice hiking !!!
Lovely watch mate. I'm training for lejog now, I'm doing the south downs way at the end of the month for my first training trek.
Good luck mate, let me know if I can do anything to help you prepare, it’s the adventure of a lifetime.
@@easydexter experience is everything. I failed the downs. I had 27 kilos on. Thought I'd be the same as when I served, no problem. I got 22 miles in, in 7 hours and injured my foot.... don't get ke wrong, that night I camped like a king in my cot and self inflating matress and 3 man blackout tent, with my 7 kilos of wayfarer meals... looking back, that was gonna go wrong.
Lesson learned. I shrunk my kit right down to 7.6kg base weight for winter camping and 5.6 for summer days and discovered dehydrated meals.
I've since recovered and battered a couple of day hikes with the new set up. I'm skipping along now, can almost cover 5 mph and can keep it up for 6 hours so far.
I'm thinking about getting a set of trainers, my boots are good but i feel like they're probably slowing me down a bit.
Just wanna say, you are an inspiring man. I watched your record breaking walk a couple of days back.
Beast mode!
Absolutely brilliant and thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for watching Helen really appreciate it 😊
really liked this. Good video mate, subbed.
Thanks for the sub BJJ really appreciate it. I've got some big walks planned for 2021 so there should be some more videos to come.
Very nice video and fantastic adventure! With hope for future documentaries I subscribe to your channel. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Cheers, Seb
Thanks for checking out the video Seb I really appreciate it. I will have to watch your coast to coast videos when I get some time, I did that walk back in 2008 when I was still a teenager!
@@easydexter Thank you. I'm thinking about doing PW for some time and your video is another argument "pro".
fabulous hike Dexter looked amazing it definitely gives you a fantastic feeling highs and lows : ) atb daz
Thanks for following along Daz, really appreciate it.
@@easydexter pleasure Dexter its definitely on my radar 😁
really enjoyed this
especially the Kettle chip song
@@darrenclarkson9765 haha thanks Darren. I was doing some unusual things to entertain myself towards the end!
King of England!
Haha we're going to the Kings House Will!
Nice one Dex I’ll check this out when I get home ont big telly haha ✌️ Ben.
Thanks for checking it out mate! Appreciate it.
Thanks for making my day with this video mate. I hope you will make to PCT one day.
Thanks so much got the kind words mate. Glad you enjoyed the video. I may or may not have a cheeky sobo PCT permit for July. 🤞🤞🤞
Brilliant! I'm just assuming you're from Sheffield btw 😊
Thanks for watching Rachel! Haven't thought about this walk in a while, wow it feels like a long time ago.
Not far off, I'm from Huddersfield!
@Easy Dexter Great 😊 I just completed my first long distance hike and just wanted to let you know I used your cold soaking method to avoid packing a cook kit. Did the noodles and mashed potato mix a few times and it defo worked for me too, so thanks for that. Really saves on space and weight doesn't it? Others I've mentioned it to didn't seem impressed though haha. You're right, it's not for everyone.
Hi Dexter great simple video. What was the camera you used?. How was it sleeping under a tarp, any problems with bugs etc? Thinking of doing it for a third finish but with ridge tent fly only.
🙏🏻 lost for words dude ❤️
Haha mate you ended up having a staring role in my journey. I'd genuinely been waiting for a special moment to have a bev for a couple of months prior. It was meant to be!
Really good effort mate. You looked a bit zapped at the end! Anyone would think you just walked the PW...
That’s on my to do list. I’m 57 now and did a lot of hiking when I was a young lad. I’m not sure I could match 13 days but would love to have a go at completing it
Lovely video, I'm preparing for my second PW journey which I'll do with my daughter next year when she finishes her exams. I did it "fast and light" (it should be called long and light as I wasn't going fast 🤣) a few years ago, I did it in 11 days but I pushed myself a bit too hard and there were days where I didn't enjoy myself, this time we're planning on 14 days. Was your waterproof jacket a frog toggs ul jacket? I've heard loads of American through hikers using them, how do they stack up in UK weather?
That's awesome that you are doing it with your daughter, special times!
Yeah Frogg Toggs are still my favourite waterproof jackets! Mainly because I'm pretty prone to ripping them and they are cheaper to replace 😂 they are pretty darn good at keeping the water out too though!
@@easydexter thanks, I might go with the jacket and pant set, I'm sick of spending big money on flimsy ultralight rain gear just for it to fail after a year or so. At least I won't mind as much for the price frog toggs go for.
@@trooperwolfie we are on the same page with this! I tried out a couple of more expensive UL raincoats and found they performed worse that frog toggs. Note the frogg bottoms won't last you very long, they usually rip after about 5 miles for me 😂
Heeeey ups , just watched this again, super good!!, il be giving this a bash starting the 9th April yeeeeehaaaa!!
Hope thas well ?
Awesome. One of the best trails in the UK in my opinion. Though I may be biased having spent a lot of my youth exploring black Hill. Good luck mate stay in touch!
@@easydexter yeah iv been from Edale as far as Middleton in teesdale before so im looking forward to this,
Blackhill is on my doorstep too!
Il be posting stuff on here at some point....
All the best on future trips🤙🏻
Hi Dexter, a lovely film well done. I was wondering about your kit carried on the hike - do you have a list? Regards Stuart
Hey Stuart, really appreciate you checking out my video. Thanks so much. Here is the gear list that I'm putting together for next season. It's essentially the same as my pennine way gear list except I'm trying out a new sleeping pad and I've added in a tripod and microphone so I can up the quality on my next video. Let me know if you have any questions. lighterpack.com/r/4gsw0e
13 days is probably very fast, Wikipedia says that the transition may take 19 days.
I averaged 20 miles a day on this one which is probably a little faster than average but completely doable if you're in decent hiking shape and using modern lightweight gear. The Pennine way is an awesome trail though, so the longer you take the better 😁
How you holding up Dexter? Are you planning any trips this year? I have a few long walks planned. Maybe we could hook up. Trust you are well. Ian H
Hello Ian, thanks for the message. All well here, just waiting to be allowed out hiking. I have big plans for this year I'm hoping to hike from John O Groats to Lands End this spring and maybe 🤞🤞🤞 a southbound PCT hike starting late summer. What have you got planned?