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October 2021 Newsletter
As we draw into the autumn here in the UK and as the new academic year gets underway, I want to post an update as to how things are going...
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Jake Shortland
- Aug 26, 2021
- 3 min
My 5 Luxuries I Can't Live Without
A rundown of the small things that make a massive difference while on an expedition. On my last post I blogged about my favourite foods...
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Jake Shortland
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
My Favourite Foods to Eat on the Trail
When I am out and about and people discover that my favourite recreational hobby is to hike the most common question I get asked is "What...
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felixpoblotzki
- Sep 26, 2020
- 4 min
Preparation to “Cycle Abroad”
In preparation for my cycling tour to Amsterdam I practice by attempting to cycle from Jena to Ulm in three days.
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Jake Shortland
- Sep 10, 2020
- 3 min
Grit- Epilogue
A final entry to wrap up my Wicklow series with a message of thanks to my readers.
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Jake Shortland
- Sep 10, 2020
- 6 min
Grit- Day 6
The final day of my Wicklow adventure. Having been reduced to basics, I attempt to reach Bunclody from Tinahely without the use of a phone.
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Jake Shortland
- Sep 8, 2020
- 7 min
Grit- Day 5
The pressure begins as I journey from Drumgoff barracks to the town of Tinahely before the shops close.
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Jake Shortland
- Sep 8, 2020
- 12 min
Grit- Day 4
After the tragedy of the previous day I am left with an injured back and a wrecked rucksack. I am forced to make a decision.
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Jake Shortland
- Sep 7, 2020
- 7 min
Grit- Day 3
My darkest day. I leave the sanctuary of Roundwood and enter the beating heart of the Wicklow Way: The Vale of Glendalough.
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Jake Shortland
- Sep 7, 2020
- 4 min
Grit- Day 2
I trek from my encampment on the banks of the Glencree River to the serene village of Roundwood meanwhile encountering Djouce mountain.
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Jake Shortland
- Sep 6, 2020
- 5 min
Grit- Day 1
The first day of my Wicklow journey, I leave Dublin behind me to seek out my first campsite at Glencree River.
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Jake Shortland
- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min
Grit- Prologue
The third entry of my Wicklow Way series. A short piece revealing my thoughts on the Sunday before I began my expedition in Dublin city.
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