A 63-year-old American hikes “end-to-end” — from Land’s End to John o’Groats — and reflects on Britain now and in his youth.
A “typical” thru hike:
928 miles, in 56 days
Average of 16.6 miles per day
March 20 to May 16, 2007
Alone, carrying 23 lb backpack and bellypack
Stayed at B&Bs, inns, and youth hostels
12 blisters, aching shoulders, sore knees, sore ankles, sunburn
Lost 13 lb, grew new muscles
Developed a large hernia
Ended nearly broke
Congratulations Darryl!
Read his trip report – Hike through Britain with Daryl May
besthike.com 