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Jess's long walk around UK Jess’s was rehomed form jerrygreendogs at the beginning of Covid 19, at the age of 9 months.

She, and her now retired two legged friend, are walking around the UK for the challenge and to encourage others to broaden their horizons.

17-11-21Day three of the Suffolk coast, Old Felixstowe to Snape Street.Walking on raised banks there was a definite feel...
30/03/2022

17-11-21
Day three of the Suffolk coast, Old Felixstowe to Snape Street.
Walking on raised banks there was a definite feeling that the sea level on one side of me was higher than the land on the other. Behind these banks were “Martello Towers” evenly spaced along the visible coastline. The village of Shingle Street was certainly well named. A slight deviation inland was required to continue the route although Orford did have its own perimeter walks. There must have been a reasonably high tide as we walked toward Snape as the water in the tidal marshes were up to and over the paths. A bit of paddling required this time.
A well-earned hot chocolate at the Snape Maltings for Ian as recognition of completing this section. I got a few treats of my own and the adoration of another Collie owner. Not many of us in this part of the country I have noted.

16-11-21Day two of the Suffolk coast, Snape Street to Southwold.Some heathland type terrain next to the beach as you wal...
30/03/2022

16-11-21
Day two of the Suffolk coast, Snape Street to Southwold.
Some heathland type terrain next to the beach as you walk either side of Sizewell B Power Station. If the reactors cooling water return to the sea wasn’t marked you would know where it was because of all the gull and other bird activity in the area. The reed marshes were still well inhabited with birds.

15-11-21Next section, the Suffolk coast.Day one of the Suffolk coast, Southwold to Great Yarmouth.Very much more of the ...
30/03/2022

15-11-21
Next section, the Suffolk coast.
Day one of the Suffolk coast, Southwold to Great Yarmouth.
Very much more of the same form the Norfolk coast. Lovely sandy beaches with short sandy cliffs. Excellent habitats for birds, native and visitors. The marshes have given way to read beds and lagoons. To save long inland diversions, some knee high stream crossings were required where the lagoons emptied into the sea. Knee high for Ian isn’t very high but never the less a bit of a panicie swim for me. I don’t like water, so Ian helped me across.
Once at Lowestoft Ness we were as far East as it’s possible to go in the UK.

04-10-21Day five of the Norfolk coast, Great Yarmouth to Winterton-on-sea.The sky has lost its clouds for now. Walking i...
30/03/2022

04-10-21
Day five of the Norfolk coast, Great Yarmouth to Winterton-on-sea.
The sky has lost its clouds for now. Walking in broad dunes and equally wide sandy beaches. Caravan parks top the short cliffs and allow easy access to the playground that is Great Yarmouth. It was interesting to see a seal pup resting out on the beach, quite inconspicuous with its dappled coat against the pebbled sandy beach. A gentleman was supervising it to alert beach walkers of its presence and especially those with my four legged cousins. You could see the seal pups mum just off shore and keeping her own watchful eye.
This was the last leg of this section, the Norfolk coast, Great Yarmouth to Holme-Next-The-Sea. It was a bit of a trip down memory lane for Ian as he grew up in East Anglia and took many trips to this coastline as a boy.

03-10-21Day four of the Norfolk coast, Winterton-on-sea to Mundesley.A gorgeous days walking on sandy beaches where man’...
30/03/2022

03-10-21
Day four of the Norfolk coast, Winterton-on-sea to Mundesley.
A gorgeous days walking on sandy beaches where man’s developments butting up to them have been eaten back and swallowed by the sea. In other places the sand has been colonised, strengthened and turned into dunes. Looking inland there are now heaths and the first signs that the Norfolk Broads lay just beyond.
Whilst Ian took a hot chocolate break on route, a group of six ladies were just then venturing into the sea for a dip. I knew there were six as it was four paws and then two more, but once these ladies were in the water there were significantly more than six heads bobbing about. From seeing no seals this day as yet, there were then half a dozen enjoying bobbing about in the water with the ladies. Ladies and seals all seemed to be enjoying themselves, sadly no pictures.
For the curious looking at the route map and stats, we started at Sea Palling as that was where we were overnighting, walked to Mundesley, stopped the tracker, drove to Winterton-on-sea, re-started the tracker, and then walked back to Sea Palling.

02-10-21.Day three of the Norfolk coast, Mundesley to Kelling.Starting the day on sandy beaches at sunrise.Plenty of sig...
30/03/2022

02-10-21.
Day three of the Norfolk coast, Mundesley to Kelling.
Starting the day on sandy beaches at sunrise.
Plenty of signs of coastal erosion with large slabs of concrete, (static caravan bases), balancing on short cliffs or even on the beaches, as well as their service pipes hanging out of the cliff faces.
Passing through Cromer, where your two legged friend could stop for their preferred beverage, and then on to West Runton where the coastal path acquires a bit of an incline to get the pulse raised and muscles working. Soon back onto the pebble banks to finish the day as yesterday had started. Struggling to decide if it is the sandy beaches or pebble banks that are more energy sapping to walk on. Even with four paw drive I found the pebbles most frustrating.

01-10-21.Day two of the Norfolk coast, Kelling to Wells-Next-The-Sea.Another lovely walk around multiple inlets to pictu...
30/03/2022

01-10-21.
Day two of the Norfolk coast, Kelling to Wells-Next-The-Sea.
Another lovely walk around multiple inlets to picturesque villages. These villages appear to be protected by banks upon which many of the paths take advantage. These also encompass thriving marshes, home for numerous native and visiting creatures. In other places large and long mounds of pebbles hold back the sea. At this time of year the mornings are loudly announced by squadrons of geese searching for feeding grounds.
Plenty more vast horizons where you can’t say you didn’t see the next storm coming your way.

30-09-21, This is where it starts!!!!!!Day one of the Norfolk coast, Wells-Next-The-Sea to Holme-Next-The-Sea.A lovely s...
30/03/2022

30-09-21, This is where it starts!!!!!!
Day one of the Norfolk coast, Wells-Next-The-Sea to Holme-Next-The-Sea.
A lovely stroll along beaches, through dunes and beside salt marshes. The horizons are vast, photos do not do them justice.
At this time of year, with the shortage of daylight hours, we’re trying to start each walk at sunrise.

29/03/2022

My name is Jess. I was the unwanted puppy from a litter born just before Covid 19 struck. An elderly couple took pity on my situation and I went to live with them. By eight months old, as a young energetic dog, I soon became a little to much for them to handle. I was therefore put up for rehoming with www.jerrygrendogs.org.uk I moved in with my new pack/family and their own Border Collie, Angie, in June 2020. I didn't understand about lockdowns etc but still got plenty of local walks in my home area of the rural Durham Pennines countryside.
My two legged friend we'll call Ian, retired at the start of 2020, and now that we are able, has decided to walk around the coastline of the UK, as well as other long distance walks.
I'm creating this page to hopefully inspire other dogs and their two legged friends to get out and about in our wonderful countryside, and in doing so, promote their physical and mental well-being.
At the time of creating this page we have completed the Norfolk, Suffolk, East and North Ridings of Yorkshire coastlines. First posts will be a catch up to cover these sections. From there Ian will post an update at the completion of each section. Sections will be at random and dependant on good weather and time being available.
We hope you enjoy coming along with us on our Long Walk Around the UK and any other long distance walks we do.

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