Retro_Link Posted July 17, 2016 Author Posted July 17, 2016 Hey all. Walk is going well, climbed the second of the three peaks Scafell Pike the other day. Currently in Lancaster. I'll be in Liverpool in a few days time and taking a few rest days there to see the city, if anyone wants to meet up. Tempted to get the train to Manchester for a day too maybe. Undecided. The date for Snowdon will be Sunday July 31st. And I'll be walking the north Welsh coastal path in the lead up to that.
Ashley Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 This completely passed me by at first (think I was on holiday) but glad its going well. Keep it up
Kav Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 Hey all. Walk is going well, climbed the second of the three peaks Scafell Pike the other day. Currently in Lancaster. I'll be in Liverpool in a few days time and taking a few rest days there to see the city, if anyone wants to meet up. Tempted to get the train to Manchester for a day too maybe. Undecided. The date for Snowdon will be Sunday July 31st. And I'll be walking the north Welsh coastal path in the lead up to that. If you do come to Manchester give me a shout, I'll pop out to see you (if not in work time). I'm looking forward to joining you for Snowdon too man! Which route are you thinking of taking?
Eddage Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 @Retro_Link, looking forward to conquering Snowdon with you tomorrow, currently in a tent in the middle of a field surrounded by mountains! Tomorrow is gonna be fun!
Kav Posted August 1, 2016 Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) @Retro_Link @Eddage it was great meeting you both and conquering Snowdon with you guys, thanks for having me along! Keep up the amazing work on your journey Retro, it's fantastic what you're doing! @Eddage, did you manage to get into work ok today? After my 2 mile walk on the way in this morning I got into work and the sodding lift was broken... I had to walk 6 floors too! Haha Edited August 1, 2016 by Kav
Retro_Link Posted August 10, 2016 Author Posted August 10, 2016 @kav82, thanks so much for coming to climb Snowdon guys, it was an awesome day. Eddage, I look forward to possibly catching up with you further South in Bath, or down Somerset way. Kav82, hope we can have a few more meet ups in the future. @S\.C\.G. I know my dates for Cornwall now. If you want to meet up at some point, let me know where abouts you are and hopefully we can sort something out Three Peaks
dan-likes-trees Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Three Peaks Awesome man. Was gonna say, I'm absolutely loving following your trip on instagram! Great shots and it's pretty inspiring the quick progress you're making! I'm also kind of surprised what a scenic route you've found through the UK (In truth I thought the scenery would tail off out of Scotland - doesn't seem to have!). Looking forward to reading all about the experience when you get back. Keep it up and I hope the weather improves for you!
S.C.G Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 @S\.C\.G. I know my dates for Cornwall now. If you want to meet up at some point, let me know where abouts you are and hopefully we can sort something out I'm more than happy to meet up with you, my next week off work is the second to last week in September - 19th onwards - but I get days off during the week so hopefully we'll be able to arrange something. It's amazing what you've achieved already though.
MoogleViper Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) I'd love to come and join you for a day. Do you know whereabouts you're going to be next weekend (20th or 21st)? Edited August 11, 2016 by MoogleViper
Retro_Link Posted August 11, 2016 Author Posted August 11, 2016 Thanks @dan\-likes\-trees! The Lake District is always glorious, but you're right - I was hopeful, but I've been surprised by a lot of it too. What's your Instagram? I always love your photo's, I'll make sure I follow you from both my accounts @S\.C\.G. Cornwall is going to be the very end of August through to when I finish on Sept 10th in Lands End. Let me know where abouts you are. I'm having Sunday 4th off in Falmouth. @MoogleViper I'll be arriving in Somerset. I might take the Saturday off as I have family down there, but the Sunday will be walking on from Wells.
Retro_Link Posted September 5, 2016 Author Posted September 5, 2016 Just a quick update... Reached Falmouth this morning; gonna spend the rest of the day here before setting off on the final few days to Lands End, which I'll reach on Saturday! Thanks to everyone who has supported me and or joined me. 5 days to go!!
bob Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 I can't believe you've been walking all this time. It's incredible!
S.C.G Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 Just a quick update... Reached Falmouth this morning; gonna spend the rest of the day here before setting off on the final few days to Lands End, which I'll reach on Saturday! Thanks to everyone who has supported me and or joined me. 5 days to go!! Way to go! I hope you're enjoying Cornwall, you've arrived at around about the right time as well because things seem to be going a bit quieter now thankfully, I bet Falmouth is still ticking over though to a degree, I hope you get to see some nice sights there though. So if all goes to plan then you should reach Lands End by this Saturday then? I have Tuesdays and Wednesdays free as my main days off so if you're up for meeting up then, I'm sure we can arrange something if you're sticking around in Cornwall for a few days. : peace:
Nicktendo Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 Been following you on instagram from the beginning and I just have to say massive respect to you Retro. I've loved following your journey through your fantastic photos, really made me want to explore the UK more, though maybe not exclusively on foot A huge well done, and I hope you achieved all your goals, you're doing it for a very worthy cause.
Retro_Link Posted September 6, 2016 Author Posted September 6, 2016 Massive thanks @S\.C\.G. Tomorrow I'm doing Coverack to Mullion along the coast path. Don't know if that's any good for you, but could always meet in Mullion for a drink in the evening. But no worries either way. Cheers man.
Kav Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 Congratulations @Retro_Link, monumental effort man, be very proud!
Retro_Link Posted September 13, 2016 Author Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) So I completed my #OCDwalk from John O'Groats to Lands End on Saturday evening. It's been 96 days and just the most amazing experience. If I had the choice, it would be something I'd just love to continue... I'm kind of at a loss now. Thank you SO much to everyone who has supported and sponsored me! The total raised so far is £1,819 / £2,165 Gift Aid - for the three charities which is just awesome. You can check out my walk gallery at: https://www.instagram.com/ocdwalk/ and on the blog http://www.ocdwalk.com Champaign: https://www.instagram.com/p/BKO2q4DAncp/?taken-by=ocdwalk Edited September 13, 2016 by Retro_Link
Fierce_LiNk Posted September 13, 2016 Posted September 13, 2016 Amazing achievement, @Retro_Link. @Eenuh has donated already and she's just reminded me that I need to donate as well. Well done, once again!
bob Posted September 14, 2016 Posted September 14, 2016 What an incredible achievement! Well done! I think I donated at the beginning, but if I remember I'll donate some more when I get home (half now and half when the job is done, see?).
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