Wild_Jude
@wild-jude.bsky.social
Hiking, Biking, Kayaking and all round complete Nutter
New Zealand, a spectacular place to adventure 🚴
February 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
New Zealand, a spectacular place to adventure 🚴
Lazy day in Puerto Natales, getting everything organised for the W Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile
No WiFi on the trek = don't panic I will update details soon 🥾🥾
No WiFi on the trek = don't panic I will update details soon 🥾🥾
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Lazy day in Puerto Natales, getting everything organised for the W Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile
No WiFi on the trek = don't panic I will update details soon 🥾🥾
No WiFi on the trek = don't panic I will update details soon 🥾🥾
And so the next adventure begins...
London to Santiago, which was all fun and games until our luggage decided to have a stop over in Atlanta.
We bought some PJ's and as Santiago was 30° we spent the day seeing the sights in our pyjama shorts 🤣🤣🤣
London to Santiago, which was all fun and games until our luggage decided to have a stop over in Atlanta.
We bought some PJ's and as Santiago was 30° we spent the day seeing the sights in our pyjama shorts 🤣🤣🤣
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
And so the next adventure begins...
London to Santiago, which was all fun and games until our luggage decided to have a stop over in Atlanta.
We bought some PJ's and as Santiago was 30° we spent the day seeing the sights in our pyjama shorts 🤣🤣🤣
London to Santiago, which was all fun and games until our luggage decided to have a stop over in Atlanta.
We bought some PJ's and as Santiago was 30° we spent the day seeing the sights in our pyjama shorts 🤣🤣🤣
Statistics
Cycling
3520 km or 2187 miles
46,975 m or 154,117 ft ascent
The 3 Peaks hiking
Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon
51.1 km or 31.75 miles
3544 m or 11,627 ft
Map of route to follow later
Cycling
3520 km or 2187 miles
46,975 m or 154,117 ft ascent
The 3 Peaks hiking
Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon
51.1 km or 31.75 miles
3544 m or 11,627 ft
Map of route to follow later
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Statistics
Cycling
3520 km or 2187 miles
46,975 m or 154,117 ft ascent
The 3 Peaks hiking
Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon
51.1 km or 31.75 miles
3544 m or 11,627 ft
Map of route to follow later
Cycling
3520 km or 2187 miles
46,975 m or 154,117 ft ascent
The 3 Peaks hiking
Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon
51.1 km or 31.75 miles
3544 m or 11,627 ft
Map of route to follow later
And so the last day begins and I didn't rush to pack up. Rained overnight but woke to sunshine and humidity.
Rode the back lanes through countryside I had grown up in and it was nice to appreciate the local area from a different perspective.
Rode the back lanes through countryside I had grown up in and it was nice to appreciate the local area from a different perspective.
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
And so the last day begins and I didn't rush to pack up. Rained overnight but woke to sunshine and humidity.
Rode the back lanes through countryside I had grown up in and it was nice to appreciate the local area from a different perspective.
Rode the back lanes through countryside I had grown up in and it was nice to appreciate the local area from a different perspective.
Then I just reverted to part Sustran 25 and part make it up as I went along 🤣🤣
The sun was shining and quiet backroads made a great day cycling and camping in a closed for the season campsite as the owners felt sorry for me 😭
The sun was shining and quiet backroads made a great day cycling and camping in a closed for the season campsite as the owners felt sorry for me 😭
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Then I just reverted to part Sustran 25 and part make it up as I went along 🤣🤣
The sun was shining and quiet backroads made a great day cycling and camping in a closed for the season campsite as the owners felt sorry for me 😭
The sun was shining and quiet backroads made a great day cycling and camping in a closed for the season campsite as the owners felt sorry for me 😭
I planned to follow the Stour Valley way as much as I could so I set off to Stourhead to find the source of the river Stour and there it was, a spring at St Peter's Pump.
I tried to follow a footpath on a bike but no way, so I just followed the river as close as I could by road
I tried to follow a footpath on a bike but no way, so I just followed the river as close as I could by road
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I planned to follow the Stour Valley way as much as I could so I set off to Stourhead to find the source of the river Stour and there it was, a spring at St Peter's Pump.
I tried to follow a footpath on a bike but no way, so I just followed the river as close as I could by road
I tried to follow a footpath on a bike but no way, so I just followed the river as close as I could by road
Started the day with a trip to Stonehenge and then the lesser known Woodhenge, no woods left with concrete pillars give you part of the effect.
Cross country to the Sustran 24 then 25. So campsites seem to close after August and the 2 options twarted which meant I kept on riding.
Cross country to the Sustran 24 then 25. So campsites seem to close after August and the 2 options twarted which meant I kept on riding.
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Started the day with a trip to Stonehenge and then the lesser known Woodhenge, no woods left with concrete pillars give you part of the effect.
Cross country to the Sustran 24 then 25. So campsites seem to close after August and the 2 options twarted which meant I kept on riding.
Cross country to the Sustran 24 then 25. So campsites seem to close after August and the 2 options twarted which meant I kept on riding.
Onto the Kennet and Avon canal with it's bumpy and often narrow tow path to the Cael Hill locks. Incredible way to climb the hill on water.
Popped in Devizes then cross country back to the Sustrans. Google route was interesting as it turned from rough to muddy trail.
Popped in Devizes then cross country back to the Sustrans. Google route was interesting as it turned from rough to muddy trail.
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Onto the Kennet and Avon canal with it's bumpy and often narrow tow path to the Cael Hill locks. Incredible way to climb the hill on water.
Popped in Devizes then cross country back to the Sustrans. Google route was interesting as it turned from rough to muddy trail.
Popped in Devizes then cross country back to the Sustrans. Google route was interesting as it turned from rough to muddy trail.
Late start after a lovely catch up with family 🥰
Into Bristol centre then onto the Bristol to Bath old railway form, lovely ride and easy as just followed the signs. Once in Bath I hopped onto the Kennett and Avon canal and stayed on that for the rest of the day.
Into Bristol centre then onto the Bristol to Bath old railway form, lovely ride and easy as just followed the signs. Once in Bath I hopped onto the Kennett and Avon canal and stayed on that for the rest of the day.
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Late start after a lovely catch up with family 🥰
Into Bristol centre then onto the Bristol to Bath old railway form, lovely ride and easy as just followed the signs. Once in Bath I hopped onto the Kennett and Avon canal and stayed on that for the rest of the day.
Into Bristol centre then onto the Bristol to Bath old railway form, lovely ride and easy as just followed the signs. Once in Bath I hopped onto the Kennett and Avon canal and stayed on that for the rest of the day.
I had a short misty ride into Monmouth and then down the Wye valley, beautiful. First part of my ride was on a fairly main road so I put my foot down until I found the Offa dyke bridle way. There was a extremely high spring tide but luckily I missed the highest water.
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I had a short misty ride into Monmouth and then down the Wye valley, beautiful. First part of my ride was on a fairly main road so I put my foot down until I found the Offa dyke bridle way. There was a extremely high spring tide but luckily I missed the highest water.
Change of weather and change of pace, pockets of sunshine and only a splatter of rain.
Quick trip into Brecon and then I jumped onto the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, absolutely beautiful ride and flat 🤣
Quick trip into Brecon and then I jumped onto the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, absolutely beautiful ride and flat 🤣
March 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Change of weather and change of pace, pockets of sunshine and only a splatter of rain.
Quick trip into Brecon and then I jumped onto the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, absolutely beautiful ride and flat 🤣
Quick trip into Brecon and then I jumped onto the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, absolutely beautiful ride and flat 🤣
Another change of plans, a train to Cardiff and north to Merthyr Tydfil, back on Sustran 8. The ride was on the Taff Trail which was superb riding, mostly forestry type tracks and very varied in scenery and terrain , I loved it even in the wet. Camp in a field with sheep.
March 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Another change of plans, a train to Cardiff and north to Merthyr Tydfil, back on Sustran 8. The ride was on the Taff Trail which was superb riding, mostly forestry type tracks and very varied in scenery and terrain , I loved it even in the wet. Camp in a field with sheep.
Carmarthen, said to be the oldest town in Wales so I spent the day wandering around, drinking coffee and relaxing.
March 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Carmarthen, said to be the oldest town in Wales so I spent the day wandering around, drinking coffee and relaxing.
Camping on a cliff next to the sea meant thick mizzle so a leisurely coffee before I packed up in rain. It rained all morning, I was soaked, add the hills and I wasn't the chirpiest 🤣The afternoon cleared to beautiful scenery and decided to get 4 walls and a roof in Carmarthen
March 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Camping on a cliff next to the sea meant thick mizzle so a leisurely coffee before I packed up in rain. It rained all morning, I was soaked, add the hills and I wasn't the chirpiest 🤣The afternoon cleared to beautiful scenery and decided to get 4 walls and a roof in Carmarthen
I stopped early today as didn't want to make yesterday's mistake and it gave me time to check over the bike and tighten all the nuts and bolts. Then a small walk on the Welsh coastal path, beautiful
March 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I stopped early today as didn't want to make yesterday's mistake and it gave me time to check over the bike and tighten all the nuts and bolts. Then a small walk on the Welsh coastal path, beautiful
Another BRUTAL day on the legs, but so beautiful.
Meandered slowly along country lanes, especially on the uphills and then hit the coast again with the expansive tidal beaches.
Tenby was extremely busy on the bank holiday but such a cute place.
Meandered slowly along country lanes, especially on the uphills and then hit the coast again with the expansive tidal beaches.
Tenby was extremely busy on the bank holiday but such a cute place.
March 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Another BRUTAL day on the legs, but so beautiful.
Meandered slowly along country lanes, especially on the uphills and then hit the coast again with the expansive tidal beaches.
Tenby was extremely busy on the bank holiday but such a cute place.
Meandered slowly along country lanes, especially on the uphills and then hit the coast again with the expansive tidal beaches.
Tenby was extremely busy on the bank holiday but such a cute place.
Pembrokeshire coastal hills... BRUTAL, seriously BRUTAL 🤣
The scenery is beautiful with rolling hills, except there is always a steep dip into a valley hidden from view and then a 20% climb followed by a long steady climb that never ends... Well until then next down ... Repeat
The scenery is beautiful with rolling hills, except there is always a steep dip into a valley hidden from view and then a 20% climb followed by a long steady climb that never ends... Well until then next down ... Repeat
March 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Pembrokeshire coastal hills... BRUTAL, seriously BRUTAL 🤣
The scenery is beautiful with rolling hills, except there is always a steep dip into a valley hidden from view and then a 20% climb followed by a long steady climb that never ends... Well until then next down ... Repeat
The scenery is beautiful with rolling hills, except there is always a steep dip into a valley hidden from view and then a 20% climb followed by a long steady climb that never ends... Well until then next down ... Repeat
Great cycling though ❤️
It was on and off drizzle all afternoon which probably made the hills feel worse and the only campsite I could find was sooooo busy but it sold cider so I celebrated🎉
It was on and off drizzle all afternoon which probably made the hills feel worse and the only campsite I could find was sooooo busy but it sold cider so I celebrated🎉
March 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Great cycling though ❤️
It was on and off drizzle all afternoon which probably made the hills feel worse and the only campsite I could find was sooooo busy but it sold cider so I celebrated🎉
It was on and off drizzle all afternoon which probably made the hills feel worse and the only campsite I could find was sooooo busy but it sold cider so I celebrated🎉
The day started as it meant to go on, instantaneous deluge just as I packed up the tent, everything soaked 🤣 That happened numerous times, luckily it wasn't cold.
Better after lunch with beautiful country roads and more hills 😭
Hit the coast first time since North Wales
Better after lunch with beautiful country roads and more hills 😭
Hit the coast first time since North Wales
March 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The day started as it meant to go on, instantaneous deluge just as I packed up the tent, everything soaked 🤣 That happened numerous times, luckily it wasn't cold.
Better after lunch with beautiful country roads and more hills 😭
Hit the coast first time since North Wales
Better after lunch with beautiful country roads and more hills 😭
Hit the coast first time since North Wales
Today was a proper rest day, no climbing mountains or long walks. I took a bus into Cardigan & a boat trip on the Afon Teifi, very civilised. I wandered around town, visited the remains of Cardigan castle and had a stroll through the Teifi marshes.
March 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Today was a proper rest day, no climbing mountains or long walks. I took a bus into Cardigan & a boat trip on the Afon Teifi, very civilised. I wandered around town, visited the remains of Cardigan castle and had a stroll through the Teifi marshes.
The day started with perfect undulating country lanes but Wales threw the short sharp leg cooking ascents into the mix. My legs are stronger and cycled all of them, no walking, but still shattered so decided on a rest day in Cenarth next to the river Teifi
perfect cycling🥰
perfect cycling🥰
March 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The day started with perfect undulating country lanes but Wales threw the short sharp leg cooking ascents into the mix. My legs are stronger and cycled all of them, no walking, but still shattered so decided on a rest day in Cenarth next to the river Teifi
perfect cycling🥰
perfect cycling🥰
Novelty day for 2 reasons, packed up a dry tent and saw a bright yellow thing in the sky 🌞
March 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Novelty day for 2 reasons, packed up a dry tent and saw a bright yellow thing in the sky 🌞
People ask where I've come from and since in Wales I just point behind me as there is no way I can pronounce some of these Welsh names 😭
March 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
People ask where I've come from and since in Wales I just point behind me as there is no way I can pronounce some of these Welsh names 😭
Surprise, I woke up to rain but it cleared to overcast 🤣
Tourist time at the 3 bridges (Devil's Bridge), forestry & back roads and then the Ystwyth trail through peat bog Wetland into Tregaron. All part of Sustran 81 & 82.
Back into farm land so another quiet campsite
Tourist time at the 3 bridges (Devil's Bridge), forestry & back roads and then the Ystwyth trail through peat bog Wetland into Tregaron. All part of Sustran 81 & 82.
Back into farm land so another quiet campsite
March 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Surprise, I woke up to rain but it cleared to overcast 🤣
Tourist time at the 3 bridges (Devil's Bridge), forestry & back roads and then the Ystwyth trail through peat bog Wetland into Tregaron. All part of Sustran 81 & 82.
Back into farm land so another quiet campsite
Tourist time at the 3 bridges (Devil's Bridge), forestry & back roads and then the Ystwyth trail through peat bog Wetland into Tregaron. All part of Sustran 81 & 82.
Back into farm land so another quiet campsite