Points on the map

Ying and I spent 4 days kayaking the central lakes of Sweden this August. We were in the Dalarna province, about 3 hours west of Stockholm. We brought our folding Pakboat kayak from London on the plane, and then took a train to the small town of Smedjebacken, from where we paddled south.

Our campsite on Day 3

Our boat was full of stuff; camping gear, clothing and food, but it was great paddling on placid waters, with only a little rain on day 1.

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Ying and I joined Peter and Angelique for a 3-day walk across the north of England along the Hadrian’s Wall.

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We picked the best 3 days, not starting directly at Newcastle, but heading by train to Hexham, and walking from there, west, towards Carlisle. The walking is lovely, although the abundance of sheep mean that you need to keep on eye where you walk!

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