Better Lost Than Duffers: Walking Offa's Dyke Path and the Cumbria Way
Jun 13th, 2023 | 11:53 AM
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For all the "just in case" gear we carried with us on the trail (whistle, flashlights, insect repellant, sun screen, first aid kit, knife, cold weather and wet weather layers, the Garmin, etc), the last thing we thought would happen was a boot coming apart. As mentioned above, mine were quite new and low mileage. But as I think about it, gluing a tread on the trail would have been difficult, primarily because you'd have to get both surfaces clean and, I presume, dry. Here's a photo after I had cut away the loose tread. I was able to walk on that for two days, but with impaired traction. It was also slippery on wet rocks.
All this makes me wonder whether we should carry glue or tape on a future walk.
All this makes me wonder whether we should carry glue or tape on a future walk.
I think your 'cure' of a new pair of Meindls seems to have worked, but luckily you were in a hiking area where stores selling such goods could be found. Nothing beats duck tape for a million repair uses.
Jun 20th, 2023 | 08:39 AM
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An update: I submitted a warranty claim to Keen Footwear, who have acknowledged the defect. They have issued me a credit voucher for the value of the boot, plus 33%, which is pretty decent of them. I would have preferred a refund, but this is better than nought. Now I have to figure out what to do with it.
To catch up on other comments that I somehow missed:
ANUJ, the Lake District is truly magnificent. I doubt you will be disappointed.
Adelaidean, good on you for a daily 5 to 13 km. That's what I was doing before we left for the UK.
I will pick up a copy of Bailey's book, as we are thinking about Wales again for next year. A National Trail called Glyndwr's Way that has turned our head.
About food: the one thing that neither of us tried was Cumberland sausage, although we did see it on menus.
To catch up on other comments that I somehow missed:
Spectacular landscapes and photos, illustrating an inspiring journey!
As I read I thought you might enjoy reading Anthony Bailey's A Walk Through Wales.
I was interested to read that you visited Keswick. In NYC there's a store called Myers of Keswick which sells wonderful fresh English bangers and Cumberland sausages, as well as scotch eggs, pork pies, etc. If their products are representative of their origin, I'm sure you ate well in Keswick!
As I read I thought you might enjoy reading Anthony Bailey's A Walk Through Wales.
I was interested to read that you visited Keswick. In NYC there's a store called Myers of Keswick which sells wonderful fresh English bangers and Cumberland sausages, as well as scotch eggs, pork pies, etc. If their products are representative of their origin, I'm sure you ate well in Keswick!
About food: the one thing that neither of us tried was Cumberland sausage, although we did see it on menus.
Jun 20th, 2023 | 12:49 PM
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<<About food: the one thing that neither of us tried was Cumberland sausage, although we did see it on menus.>>
it's not that much unlike normal sausage, AA ,except that it is usually quite meaty and a bit spicy, and instead of being made in individual links or sausages, it comes in one long link which is often curled round into a circle. You might even find it in Wales!
it's not that much unlike normal sausage, AA ,except that it is usually quite meaty and a bit spicy, and instead of being made in individual links or sausages, it comes in one long link which is often curled round into a circle. You might even find it in Wales!
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