Google My Maps

I have discovered Google’s ‘Build your own map’ feature. If you search online for Google My Maps you’ll get a link to My Maps where you can create your own, custom map. You can import various GPS tracks including .kml and .gpx. A search on t’internet brought forth a .klm of Birmingham’s boundary which I…

Walk Brum ?

What’s all this about? After catching an item on the BBC’s Travel Programme about a guy who is walking EVERY street in New York (LINK), I was wondering if such a thing would be possible, albeit on a smaller scale, in Birmingham. Such a walk would entail… Walking every road / street in Birmingham (excluding…

Lichfield to Church End

With a little over 4 weeks to go until the Dorset 100, I decided that it was time to move up a gear and get into 100 mode (or Ton Up continuing the motoring metaphor). On Monday, I walked to Moseley to meet the other half from work. I chose to walk along the Birmingham…

Less Than 33 Days To Go

Aggghhh It’s getting closer by the day and I’m beginning to get a little nervous. As I’ve said before, I’ve been a little busy lately and am now finding the time to get my head (feet and legs) into 100 Mode. Travel and accommodation are sorted – that’s something. Today, I had a look at…

Agghhh – It's Getting Close

I’ve been a little preoccupied lately, changing jobs. I’ve just about got that all sorted, with a start date of 16th May. At my interview, I mentioned that I’d be needing some time off to go for a walk. They were slightly surprised when I told them that it was 100 miles – and all…