Hi, my name's Will Newitt and welcome to my blog.If all goes to plan, in a weeks time I should find myself at Lands End -far South West of England, facing the rising sun and contemplating a cycle ride of 1000+ miles through the land of my birth to John O'Groats- right up the top of bonnie Scotland.
These places represent the furthest two points on a map of mainland Britain and a trip between the two has long been a dream of mine. It's partly for the challenge but also because of the gradual realisation that, despite much foreign travel, there's still a land of great beauty and variety that I hardly know- and it's right under my feet!
Many people have asked me if I plan to do this for charity. There are indeed many great organisations crying out for funding and I would not wish to undermine that but I've decided that, through this blog,I'd like to invite people to give charitably through their words and actions.
By this I mean, considering what positive personal shifts we can make in our every day living to make our lives an outward expression of what is really true and for the good.
So throughout the coming blogs, as well as an account of my adventures, you'll find some suggestions for ways in which we can all live a little more sustainably and happily with the earth and our fellow beings. Some of these thoughts are floating around my head right now but I want it to mostly be a spontaneously arising project with insights and ideas that are inspired by my experiences on the road and the people I connect with along the way.
Comments and debate on any subject will be very welcome (just click on the 'comments' link at the bottom of this page) but my intention throughout will be merely to offer suggestions and thoughts as they arise (I have too many imperfections to moralise or preach).It can then be up to you consider your own opinion, and if you happen to read something which you agree with and where you can see an opportunity for positive change, then to see what steps you can take in that direction.
So, hope you can join me on the journey from time to time to check I'm still alive. Once I'm on the road, I will update this once or twice a week with stories and pedal powered ponderings- supplemented with the occasional text message when there's no computer.
Oh and there will be some sweeeet pictures too!
Stay tuned!
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A journey across the length of Britain with on the road observations of this fascinating land we call home.Shaken and stirred with thoughts on how we can use the power of personal choice to make the world cleaner, greener and generally just a better place to live. Update:trip now completed, feel free to drop me a line though: willnewitt@hotmail.com
12 comments:
I love the picture in your header ~ where is that? It all sounds great. I'm looking forward to joining you on your adventure.
Bright Blessings.
hi sam, thanks for joining.it's woolacombe beach in n. devon- part of the devon coast to coast ride.
What a fantastic journey! What time are you leaving Land's End on Saturday? You are one brave chap!
Hi Rose, arrive at lands end late Sat night, headin of Sunday dawn, thanks for joinin me
Hi little bro' wishing you all the best on your "little jaunt" up the country. Looking forward to following your adventures.
Thanks Dave, dust down that virtual bike!
If I'd managed to get my arse organised I could have taken some time off work and joined you physically rather than virtually. That's my excuse anyway!!
Yay, great trip with even better reasons: I think I'm going to enjoy reading along, I'm hoping for 'Round Ireland With A Fridge' style updates. Dude, watch out for the pigs, I've read that they're out of control in parts of the UK nowadays.
I would come and wave you off, given as I have been looking for a good excuse to pay the parking fee... but dawn? seriously? Not a chance... I imagine you have the route already planned and I can't wait to see which way you pass through this lovely part of the world...
Hi Rose, yes, heading along the south coast to Plymouth, then heading north, up the old Plym valley railway line and over Dartmoor. Beyond that, will just see where the road goes...If you change your mind about a dawn rising you know where I'll be!
If I do stir from my nice warm bed, you shall know me by the presence of Little Dog who is half collie, half greyhound, approximately speaking. Chances are small though, unless I can't sleep....
Hi Will, sounds like a great adventure and look forward to hearing all your great stories. I'm sure you will meet some extraordinary people on the way and encounter some great eco ideas :-) I'll try and send you some sunshine from the South of France so you don't leave in the rain! Cheers Kat x
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