Catherine joins us to share what it is really like to walk 420 kilometres (260 miles) from Land's End to Bath over three weeks, and why the UK makes long-distance walking surprisingly doable, even if you are not an ultra-hiker.
Choosing Land's End to Bath as the first leg of a Land's End to John o'Groats dream
Booking through a specialist company: one-night stays and luggage transfers made easy
The 20 kg luggage limit and how to pack for it
Taking the Night Riviera sleeper train from Paddington to Penzance
Spring timing to beat the Cornwall crowds
A typical walking day, from breakfast to bags downstairs by 8
South West Coast Path highlights: St Ives, Padstow, Port Isaac and Clovelly
Tintagel, Glastonbury and Wells: detours worth rearranging plans for
Perranporth at sunset and the Watering Hole on the beach
Handling tough days: rethinking mileage and using local buses to skip sections
Gear that earns its place: layers, waterproofs and walking poles to save your knees
Finishing at Bath Abbey and celebrating at Thermae Bath Spa
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