Fantastic adventure, keep posting. I love these threads, even with the absence of wheels!
This is just so excellent. This and northwind’s upside down forks, are just the kind of unexplainable bollocks we all fondly love. And Hannah checking in just proves it.
Crack on Mr PS ❤️
Getting ready for bed.
I knew something on my left foot was up but ignored it. Turns out there's a pretty big blister. Not sure what to do about it so I'll carry on ignoring it.😁
I brought one pair of spare socks with me (intending washing them as I go) to save room. Well one pair now has holes in both of them so not sure how well they will hold up for the full journey. Getting through sun block rapidly too which is a big concern. Upto 32 deg down here for a couple of days. Trouble is, there's just no shops to speak of so I'll be door knocking offering to buy some sun block from a total stranger if it comes to it. Oh, and some water too, obvs.
Anyway, I'm bedding down a few metres from the trail on a path that leads to a pub. I won't be partaking in that as I've got scampi fries for tomorrow morning at least.
Anyway, my bedroom and a few other shots from near here.
I must tell you lot about my little invention I brought with me. I'll try and do that tomorrow.
Night all. 
5 packets of scampi fries ... For breakfast
😬
Compeed is the thing. Available from outdoor shops or a hydrocolloid dressing from a pharmacist
Also Asda and Tesco and superdrug have their own brand ones
I suspect wearing 2 pairs of socks helps with blisters.
Im off on my own adventure with new boots
I already thought this was a fantastic thread, but '5 packets of Scampi Fries' for breakfast has rocketed it straight into my top 10 threads of all time.
Cheers @tjagain. Not many shops at all, that's taken me by surprise a bit not being from here. I'll keep my eye out.
Hard going today, averaging a mere 2.25mph. Everything below the waist hurts but I'm still plodding away. The heat is brutal but I've managed my water well as I knew it would be hot. The walking poles are a life saver. Being able to use my shoulders and arms to push myself up the hills?... well without them I'd be skrewed.
Had a couple of poos on the way which involved finding a copse somewhere quiet and having off a branch/ barbed wire fence with one hand to get the right angle that I don't do it in my boxers or shorts. How do people just crouch and go? 😁
Got chatting to a few people on the way, one was an archaeologist and really nice bloke. Saw more bikes today, manually gravel and a fair few with panniers that are doing the whole route.
Had a few detours. Got my mobile in the field i bivvied in... That cost me 2 miles. Gutted. Then another detour to find a legendary I've cream van I was told about. It wasn't there today. 😁
Running out of sun block which is a concern as there is likely no where closer I can buy it from till the latter half of the walk.
Sitting under a tree at the moment to get some shade Judy before a climb to a water tap hopefully.
About 6 miles to go to Wantage. That's what I'm aiming for.
You know, I thought I knew "miles". I know what a mile is in a car or on a bike. It's a concept, but a challenge really. Yes, I know miles. Now? Well, *walking* miles are different. They are at least 5 times as long and each mile lost due to mistakes or intentional detours is really impactful. I know miles better now!
Anyway, pics 
!
Given the impending heatmageddon and your distance from supplies, you really need to take care and if necessary have an escape route. Better to use this as a short test rather than have it break you.
How many packets of pork scratchings for tomorrow's breakfast.
Is there a thred about your willy issue poopscoop?
Well, *walking* miles are different.
It's definitely a change of pace on foot, it's more contemplative, easier to stop and look around compared to being on the bike, and more social too for chatting to others out and about.
I have to say I am loving this. Fire up the randomiser and see what happens.
As the Ridgeway crosses a main road to Wantage I got a taxi into town. It was a 6 mile round trip on foot. Not a detour I can handle and hell, it's not part of the Ridgeway. Got a taxi back to exactly the same point as they picked me up.
Had no food left and 2 listed of water in the camelback... it's a bloody long way tomorrow with no water taps or anything else apart from the stunning views.
Tomorrow's going to new a rough one. Wrist words by the way MCTD.👍
But tonight I feast! Chicken and mushroom slices X2, chocolate and for tomorrow good old flapjacks and 2 minced beef and onion slices.
It was the best thing in the world to have a dsit on a proper toilet seat at the Sainsbury's in Wantage. No more hanging onto tree limbs like a really bad and highly niche pole dancer!
Couldn't get Compeed TJ so got something that says it "for feet." Must be the same. 😉
Managed to wear through the feet off my walking poles but luckily brought a bigger set along.
Rims to get socks off
now and get to bed. Not looking forward to seeing my feet.😋 No sleeping bag needed, it's so warm.
Magical.
Chicken kebab anyone? The other foot has 
them now but smaller. For the moment.
That needs proper attention. Even just taping it up would help.
Yeah - that way lies infection and serious issues. Time to stop "manning up" and get them sorted.
That needs proper attention. Even just taping it up would help.
Reminds me of what happened to me on the Camino in 2005, really hot weather and my feet swelled up, bad blisters by the time I reached Burgos, I sought medical attention and my feet were bandaged and I was told by the medic my Camino was over. Next day I got chronic food poisoning so that was that.
Minor injuries, pharmacist, even a GP surgery will probably sort it if you ask nicely
he who fights and runs away. lives to fight another day.
Great Adventure Poops. Look after yourself.
Regarding water, there is a website called findtap.com where you can just stick an address in & it will give you a map with local taps you can use. Some are standpipes, some are shops/cafes that are happy to fill you up.
There's also a similar app called "refill return" that does the same.
Have a good day! Be careful in the sun.
Good advice regarding your feet Poop, Mrs dB proper knackered hers by carrying on regardless & now doesn't do the long hikes we used to enjoy 😕
What's the latest @Poopscoop hope the day's gone well?
- Still here!
Just bedding down. Finally.
Monitoring feet regularly and read given some Compeed pads by a couple of lads hiking the Ridge.
Another family (grandad, soon and granddaughter on a tag along (right name) have me some water and lots of sugary snacks as they were almost home. Awesome family and not just because of the free stuff!
Ultras marathon here tomorrow so hoping to blag some water.
Judy went for a dump and light went flat just as I got to my chosen spot. It's 10.30pm at this point in the middle of no where. Oh, I'm in Bucks now. Anyway, I here a dog bark bit far away. I'm crouched over with just a t shirt on and my shoes. No cacks or shorts. Was taking the opportunity to change my boxers. Leg it back to the sleeping bag and pull it over my middle whilst sitting on grass trying to look casual... I hadn't had a chance to wipe my arse though.
Dog and dog walker never turn up. Whether they back tracked after seeing a half dressed man with his prosthetic third testicle and penis I'll never know.
Let's just say that a big clean up was needed as obviously sitting down with a pooey bot bot is not a good idea.
FFS, 10.30 in the bloody middle of the Amazon and my torch dies, I lay a cable but don't have time to wipe my arse due to a nocturnal dog walker that never even turned up.
Anyway, pics, then bed!😁
🙂 love it you bampot
After that report I was a bit worried about scrolling beyond ‘pics then bed’. Glad you’re still going! My daughter just finished her DofE expedition yesterday and said the sun was brutal and they all look like lobsters.
Only just seen this, i could have brought you stuff out after Wantage and before Goring, heck, i could have put you up for the night and given you a decent meal and some beers too.
Ultras marathon here tomorrow
Blimey, that sounds like a recipe for chaos if anyone gets their hydration wrong.
Quick update. Met lots of ultra runners today. Big event. Don't envy them.
I'm now in Streatley on Thames.
Erm, taking on essential supplies. The Guinness in zero though. Can't cope with alcohol in this heat. 😁
The three kids and their dad were giving free jet washes to ultras and I blagged a proper hosing down which I fully embraced. Had to walk past the ultras and norms literally dripping like id been swimming though.😁
Feet blisters are stable at this point. Got duct tape over one with a wet wipe under it.
Had a poo in the pub.
End.
Edit: the family with the tag along bike had actually ridden into town to meet me and gave me some more food and drinks! Wonderful people, I actually got a bit emotional 
!! People are awesome.
Have I missed your invention reveal?
Absolutely loving the updates and it sounds like a brilliant wee trip/adventure...but what is this invention???
Edit: the family with the tag along bike had actually ridden into town to meet me and gave me some more food and drinks! Wonderful people, I actually got a bit emotional
Thats the sort of stuff that makes adventures like this.
Keep on going you madman
family with the tag along bike had actually ridden into town to meet me and gave me some more food and drinks
great stuff, the kindness of strangers, there are many good people about 👍
There's a great little cafe called the Makers Place about 50m away from the path in Nuffield. Good cake stop especially as you will have been uphill for awhile!
The grimsditch section from Wallingford east is a long time favourite spot for me.
There's a great little cafe called the Makers Place about 50m away from the path in Nuffield. Good cake stop especially as you will have been uphill for awhile!
The grimsditch section from Wallingford east is a long time favourite spot for me.
Sorry for not responding to specific text, all.
Limited battery time. Phone, (smart watch (Amazfit Bip6 £79, amazing little thing for the money, best bit if tech I've bought in ages, it's helped a lot.) are near flat and head torch is flat. Lol
Incredible day. Again, the kindness of strangers and the beauty of the countryside. You had to be here so I won't get into it but I was a blubbering mess at one point. I don't know what this experience is doing to me but it'll be one of the most fondly recalled memories of my life, genuinely.
Right! My feet are an issue as I went for a swim in the Thames with open wounds on my feet... Not a clever thing to do but I don't regret it one jot. It led to an amazing encounter with a couple of people.
I could write a short book about all that's happened today but it will have to remain in my memory I'm afraid. Just too much happened and most of it was wonderful. The bad? That was wrapped up with 24 carat gold and tied with a ribbon of platinum.
The invention? I'll reveal it before the end I promise. I genuinely keep forgetting!
Now, sounds pics but you had to be there, pictures dont tell the story, not at all.
Oh, im north of Goring near Little Stoke as I tried this.
I'm half way there. Here's tonight's bedroom.
I don't know what this experience is doing to me but it'll be one of the most fondly recalled memories of my life,
After all the the recent disappointment about the "Salt Path" being more fictional than advertised, the world needs a true adventure walking book. You have a way with words Poopy, and even your heartfelt posts on this thread are inspiring.
Once bashed into shape and edited when you return, there's a decent book in there I'm sure. I'd buy it! Please take it easy in the sun and mind those feet. I'll only buy your best seller if it has a happy ending. No! Not that kind!
After all the the recent disappointment about the "Salt Path" being more fictional than advertised, the world needs a true adventure walking book
the poop path?
this is all brilliant though, keep trekking!
Nah, Happy Feet!!
Nappy Feet
Ace! Keep on keeping on is what I say 🙂 Walking isn't mountain biking, but I think the slower pace helps, makes maybe, you look at the world a little more closely. I have no idea how far you've walked and how much further there is to go, but then I guess that's maybe part of the point of it.
Just found this thread. What a great story and fabulous photos. Thanks for posting this Poop
Keep it up Poop, I'm loving every post.
Yup, keep it up. I've been reading (just your posts) but not posting from the Stevenson walk through the Cevennes - mainly in sandals so without blisters. Finished now so no need to save the phone battery for navigation. Waiting on the resolution to your teaser. 🙂
