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Armidale Catholic Precinct Soundtrail
The Catholic Precinct Soundtrail is a geo-locative audio walk and meditation exploring Armidale’s historic Catholic sites through the perspectives of young Aboriginal participants from across the diocese. Featuring interviews, music, and stories, the walk traces 160 years of history and highlights the ongoing relationship between the Armidale Catholic diocese, local Aboriginal families, and the wider community.
The Walking Studio: The art of urban exploration
A walking tour of the Cathedral Quarter (Belfast’s Cultural District) with opportunities to explore art galleries, sites of urban art and to create portable artworks along the way. There will also be a chance to visit a gallery cafe as part of the walk. Participants are asked to bring along money for refreshments, a fully
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On the John O’Groats Way
In September I walked the John o' Groats Way from Dornoch to Berriedale along the east coast of Sutherland. Framed by WW2 remnants and remainders of the Highland clearances, the route alternates between sandy beaches and hard-core scrambles on rough coastal cliffs. No other walkers en route apart from occasional dog walkers near the villages. Seals however are steady company as well as occasional dolphins. 65km, 4 days leisurely.
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Girona
Girona is a small, attractive and friendly city in Cataluña / Catalonia, 105 kms from Barcelona. Popular with tourists, it has almost all the facilities you need for a holiday – an array of cafés and restaurants (including lots of vegan ones (@b12_bar on Instagram) and a Natural Wine bar), a host of sights and … Continue reading Girona
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Frenchmen’s Trail Walk, Day Five
I was humbled by my blisters twice yesterday. First, I couldn’t walk more than a couple of miles. And then, when we arrived at our destination, Judy, who trained as a nurse, taped the blisters for me. That was especially humbling, because after four days on the road, my feet–to be blunt–stink. I’m still hopeful […]
Day 17. In every step. Manresa – Montserrat
I said goodbye to Manresa and left, crossed the river, stood still at the highest point of the old bridge to look back. The other walkers had decided to take a taxi to the starting point of a walking trail but I didn’t want to be in a fast vehicle on t...
