My last stop on the train was a town called Creel where I spent a few very pleasant days. It’s the largest town I have been in for a while approx 6000 residents but no good pub. I enjoyed myself in bad ones regardless! The town is a good base for organising tours and treks … More On 2 wheels
The overall Copper Canyon system is larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon in Arizona, but is actually made up of six distinct canyons. Urique Canyon is the deepest of those at 1,879 meters (6,200 ft) and the primary reason I came to Cerocahui was to hike around it. Our hike began at the top … More Urique
Early one morning we hiked a few kms from town to a small waterfall. Nothing very strenuous, but interesting to see the different communities and begin to get a perspective on what it might be like to live in an area like this. Wouldn’t be my first choice as a place to live, but the … More Walkabout
I have heard alot about the beaches in San Diego, so I went to check them out. One of them was La Jolla. There is a coastal trail of sorts to follow. Although it quite quickly took me from the coast to the highway as it seems that beachfront property replaced the path. As I … More A trail with a difference
I have been in Sequoia NP for a few days. I wont detail all the hikes but this one is worth a mention, as it will be my last hike for a while. Earlier today I was on the Little Baldy Trail. It has been described by some as ‘shamefully easy’ and they are probably right … More Little Baldy Trail
Have just arrived in Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Park for some more hiking, this time in the company of giant trees. The park is famous for its giant sequoia trees, including the General Sherman Tree, which is one of the largest in the world. Pictured above is the General Grant Tree, soon to be decorated for Christmas. … More In the company of giants
Earlier today I did a couple of the trails around Yosemite Valley floor. It’s been quite a while since I did any hiking so I thought I should start easy and on the flat! Plenty to see and enjoy here. Tougher hikes start tomorrow. This morning was quite frosty, but it soon warmed up into a … More Frosty mornings become sunny afternoons
I got back in the saddle last week to try something new. A few people have mentioned ‘The Greenway’ to me so I decided to have a look for myself. At 42km the Great Western Greenway, is the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland which follows the route of the Westport to Achill railway … More Greenway Bicycle Adventure
The Stirling Ranges. My last stop of the roadtrip before I get to Perth. I find it amusing that I started this trip on the beach looking up at the clouds and I’m ending it on the top of a mountain with my head in them! If this is what happens in three short months … More Mountain Fun
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