So far during the #walk1000miles 2019 challenge, I’ve done a walk in the following counties and Crown dependences of the UK.
- 22 – Buckinghamshire
- 28 – Northamptonshire
- 35 – Rutland
- 41 – Lincolnshire
- 73 – Ayrshire and Arran
- 84 – Stirling and Falkirk
Wolverton railway station ✅ ✅
Since I’ve been to Wolverton railway station before, I’ve given it a double tick! Last time, it was at night and it was raining! So did not get many photos! So made up for it, this time!
More photos can be found over at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/wolverton/
Now done 1% of #walk1000miles – 2019
Yep I am doing #walk1000miles again this year! Last year, I walked 1,349.53 miles. Let’s see, if I get better that this year!
I am off, to a good start! So far, I’ve walked 10.47 miles of #walk1000miles. So just 989.53 miles remaining! LOL!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 05/01/2019
Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 7th January 2019)
Chris Tarrant boards some of the highest and steepest trains that cross the Alps, including one that tackles the 965m high Semmering Pass, the Arlberg Line that traverses an avalanche zone, and two incredibly steep cog railways.
Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 8th January 2019)
Fresh from her trip to the States, Nikki and the Lyell unit are called in to investigate an attack against a transgender man. A transgender helpline had received a chilling phone call stating an intent to kill, and the call handler, a young, dynamic spokeswoman for the transgender community, helps with the investigation. When two further attacks are reported, one leaving a potential witness, it looks like the team are facing an outbreak of violence against the transgender community.
Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 9th January 2019)
Forensic crime drama series. A mistake has been made during the course of the investigation, and Thomas is targeted as a scapegoat. As frustration grows between the Lyell and the acting DCI, can Thomas rally the team to gather crucial evidence to find the killer before they strike again?
Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 10th January 2019)
Detective drama series set on a Caribbean island. When a passenger is stabbed on the express bus to Honore, Jack and his team are baffled. No-one left their seat, so how did they commit murder?
Celebrity 5 Go Camping (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 11th January 2019)
Michelle Collins, Joe Swash, Bobby Davro, Stephen Bailey and Cheryl Baker continue their escapade in Dorset, a landscape which inspired Thomas Hardy and Jane Austen. But the first of many hurdles is the British weather.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
So many blog posts, still to come!
I hope, that you don’t mind all these new blog posts. Think you can tell, that I had a great time in Scotland!!
I’ve still got, even more stuff to post about!! 🙂
First wetsuit photos of 2019!
Well it had to had done! During my drive between Scotland and England (320 miles), I had to stop off and do some wetsuit photos! This is also, the first time, I’ve had a wetsuit on in 2019!! 🙂
Had a look around Penrith railway station
During my drive back from Scotland, I called into Penrith railway station, to have a wee look around… Of course, I can’t add this railway station to my list… since I’ve not travelled to/from it… yet…
More photos can be found over at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/penrith/
Fun day out in Ayr
That turned out to be a great day out in Ayr, in Scotland! Sure I’ve been before at some point, but I would like to say it was well over 20 years ago. I really do need to get back again in the summer!
For more photos head over to www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/days-out/02-01-2019/
Ayr railway station ✅
I can now tick, Ayr railway station off my list! Which is my first new railway station of 2019! The first, of many, I am sure! Hoping to add at least 50 more in 2019!
More photos can be found over at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/ayr/
We climbed Ben A’an
Could not think of a better way to start 2019! That was to walk up my first named summit of the year. Neil and myself walked up Ben A’an, which has a elevation of 454 metres. The summit gives you some great views of the Trossachs.
You can, check out the route we took over at www.strava.com/activities/2048679883.
