Gravel And Grind

Self-supported gravel bikepacker

My journey

  • The Pirates’ Dream: Bingo to Bongos on the Princess Seaways

    I guess alongside the more casual blog, I’m going to have to keep up with some actual reviews of the places and things I do. So, this is what I thought of the mighty sea ferry Princess Seaways. Now, when it comes to ferry trips, I’m somewhat of a virgin. I was told about the… Read more

  • few beers and i Might Dance.

    Come on then, I’ll tell you how it went. As some of you might know, I’m starting my trip from Amsterdam to Morocco today. Yes, that means cycling a few days and camping a few too. Everything was packed and ready to go, and I had my mum helping with the last few things before… Read more

  • Lord Of The Angel Tarn

    Wild camping: Angel Tarn in the Patterdale Valley for those who are following my trip (i want to thank you) youll remember i mentioned a grueling hike up a mountain after ripping up and down the old coach road all day, so the bikes actually came after the idea of hiking up to Angle tarn… Read more

  • Ripping up the Coach Road

    I have to start with an apology to everyone going for a nice walk up the old coach road between Keswick and Dockray on the 23rd of August. i apologise cos i was the idiot on the black 125cc KTM wizzing up and down all afternoon, my excuse would have to be that despite the… Read more

  • better out than in.

    should i be that guy who pours his heart out online to the faceless , i know its easier than doing it to someone who can answer back. i guess if everyone else is doing it then why not me, im not hurting anyone. well i hope im not, i can be offensive sometimes but… Read more

  • the first of many firsts

    So here we are. 2 weeks till the day i leave the comforts of keswick to cycle god knows how many miles from Amsterdam to Morocco. Im currently watching an episode of The Simpsons, funilly enough its the one where lisa goes head to head with Mr burns on making there own newspaper. and look… Read more