Tuesday 7th of April, Warrington market 1 p.m. and the start of our 105 mile longboard event to Abersoch, North Wales, helping to raise funds for the Warrington branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The actual trip did clock 117 miles but what's a few extra miles on a long journey. We headed out of Warrington towards Frodsham where we met our first hill. It wasn't particularly going up the hill that was a problem it was coming down, we hadn't appreciated that our 2 1/2 stone backpacks would increase our speed going down. After this we decided to take more caution along the rest of our journey. With Frodsham and Helsby behind us we headed for Chester were we were able to persuade a local farmer to allow us to camp in his field and we settled down for the night. The following morning refreshed we strolled into Chester where we were greeted by local media. |
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Nigel & Paul relaxing at the end of 117 miles |
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Leaving Chester heading for Mold, it seemed like an age but we got there eventually stopping at a garage to refuel our support vehicle after which we went on to Ruthin were just outside the town another friendly farmer allowed us to spend the night. During the night we were awakened by strange noises in the dark. Paul my partner on this adventure said "it sounds like someone eating a packet of biscuits". It turned out to be a very angry badger. I looked at Paul and he had grabbed his mobile, I don't know whether he was going to play it loud music or take a picture. I was looking for my trainers and getting ready to run. Thinking about it now the badger was probably more scared than us. Another day dawned we packed away the tent and headed off for Ruthin, a journey that took us five hours. Having a little time to kill and also needing a good cafe we explored the town. We came across a skate park which cheered both of us as we displayed our skills. Eventually we headed out of town into Ruthin Forest were after a while we realised we were being followed a newborn lamb had joined us. Another photo opportunity and then onward again leaving the lamb and Forest behind. We bedded down 28 miles covered this day. The next day arrived and off we went again. After approximately 10 miles we arrived at a small Welsh hamlet where we were given our breakfast which set us up for the day ahead. We had researched Snowdonia and knew it was going to be one of the hardest part of our journey. We trekked and skated and made our way through with time on our side. We carried on into Ffestiniog and onwards to Porthmadog. On the outskirts of Porthmadog we found a nice spot to camp. After quite a restless night dawn arrives and it's time to go again. After a mile or so we stopped for breakfast in Porthmadog after which with Pwllheli only 17 miles away it was time to go again. On arrival it was 3 p.m. Saturday and Abersoch only 6 miles away we decided to do a little sightseeing in Pwllheli. After a few more hours skating and walking we arrived in a very busy Abersoch journey's end. A short walk to our campsite on the outskirts we set up the tent and then strolled back into town where we enjoyed an excellent fish and chip supper. As we stood looking over the harbour and realising that we had made it time had past and bed was calling an early night required. We would like to thank the M. S. Society Warrington branch, Millin DC. Tech, Nick Kennard and Warrington market all of whom helped make this event possible. The event raised over £800 |
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