Long Walks
Long walks through landscapes, history and weather.
Coast to Coast: In the Time of Covid
Wainright's Coast to Coast traverses three national parks: the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.
France: Vanoise and Chamonix
A six-day high-level trek around Vanoise National Park, then climbing accessible peaks in Chamonix.
Iceland: Laugavegur Trail
A solo-trek of the Laugavegur Trail early in the season, camping amid snow, swollen rivers and striking volcanic landscapes.
India: Himalayan Sanctuaries
Trek to three Himalayan sanctuaries in 2006: Hemkund, a Sikh temple, the Valley of Flowers, and Nanda Devi.
Offas Dyke: In the Time of Covid
In 2022, I walked Offa’s Dyke Path over 12 days, crossing varied border landscapes, enduring Covid, and reflecting on...
Pennine Way: In the Time of Covid
Lockdown during the Covid pandemic was a great time to do the Pennine Way. Hardly anyone had done it for...
St Cuthberts Way
In May 2025, I walked the 62-mile St Cuthbert’s Way from Melrose to Lindisfarne, culminating in a memorable tidal...








