Solo Retirement Adventure: 4 Days and 52 miles on The Herriot Way

Описание: Join me on a solo adventure as I walk The Herriot Way—a breathtaking 52-mile loop through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, inspired by the life and journeys of vet and author James Herriot. Over 4 unforgettable days, I trek across rolling hills, peaceful valleys, and charming villages, embracing the freedom of retirement and the beauty of the great outdoors.

Whether you’re dreaming of your own long-distance hike, planning for retirement adventures, or simply love UK walking trails, this video will give you a taste of life on the trail. From Aysgarth Falls to Keld, and over Great Shunner Fell, each day brought new challenges, new friends, and a deep sense of peace.

Trip Highlights:
✅ Full route overview of The Herriot Way
✅ Daily footage & campsite details
✅ Honest thoughts on solo hiking in retirement
✅ Tips for planning your own Herriot Way walk

We are Richard and Jackie and we live in the UK. We retired from teaching at the age of 51 in the summer of 2022. Our plans for early requirement include relocating to the Yorkshire Dales, developing our forever home and travelling the UK, Europe and eventually the world in our VW campervan Nelson.

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Richard & Jackie


Timeline
00:00 The Herriot Way- 4 days trekking in the Yorkshire Dales
00:33 Day 1 – Hawes to Keld on the Herriot Way
13:44 Day 2 – Keld to Reeth on the Herriot Way
26:04 Day 3 – Reeth to Aysgarth on the Herriot Way
36:30 Day 4 – Aysgarth to Hawes on the Herriot Way
45:33 Reflections of the Herriot Way