Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Twelve)
On the train to Carlisle, before heading to St Bees, to carry on with my Cumbria Coastal Way walk…. Well a splendid day’s walk, as I got reacquainted with the Cumbria Coastal Way Three train journeys got me to St…
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Launch of my Anthology “IMPRINTS” 10th May 2025
Announcing the Dual Launch of IMPRINTS by Peter Kay and Faye Marshall’s Poetry Collection I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my anthology, IMPRINTS, published by Yaffle’s Nest. Join me for an afternoon of celebration, readings, and connection at the…
Spoken Word/ Open Mic Update (February & March 2025)
I’ve been busy with many, many things… IMPRINTS is out in May 2025. I have kept up my poetry and writing groups and managed to fit in a few Open Mic nights too so far this year: February 15th Performing…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Eleven)
Just on the train after completing my 11th stage of the Cumbria Coastal Way. Today will be the last leg of 2024 and also the last time I travel from Arnside towards Barrow and St Bees. Next year it will…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Ten)
Another glorious day yesterday, for the 10th leg of my Cumbria Coastal Way walk. 14 miles from Silecroft to Ravenglass, including a detour due to unstable cliffs and a wade across the River Esk to make up time!
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Nine)
Another leg of my Cumbria Coastal Way walk this week, shared with my wonderful brother. So good to drag him across from France for a few days and to share a special day together. The weather was mixed and we…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Eight)
Eighth leg of my Cumbria Coastal Way walk yesterday. Dry and breezy morning, warmer sun in the afternoon. 12miles from Green Lane to Silecroft, via Millom and Haverigg. Coastal levy walk to Millom, then skirted around a landlocked lagoon to…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Seven)
Got the train back home after a shorter 7th leg of my Cumbria Coastal Way walk. Train delays, bad weather, disappearing footpaths and the need to be home by 4pm all contributed to today’s walk being just over 7 miles.
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Six)
Got the train back from a brilliant, if tiring, sixth leg of my Cumbria coastal way walk yesterday…. Most of this leg was either on the beach or on paths adjacent to it. Wonderful weather, inspiring views and lots of…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Five)
Brilliant fifth day of my Cumbria Coastal Way walk from last Friday. Dropped off in Ulverston after early morning car dramas. Then followed 13.5 miles walking, mainly on the beach or Coastal path in surprisingly warm sunshine. Have now got…
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Four)
Coming up to the end of August and the 4th leg of the Cumbria Coastal Way completed, in the rain. Now reached Ulverston.
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Three)
Third leg of the Cumbria Coastal Way today, just over 10 miles to Cark, on Yorkshire Day and National Mountain Climbing Day.
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Two)
Second leg of the Cumbria Coastal Way yesterday. Have now got to Grange over Sands!
Cumbria Coastal Way (Part One)
First 13 miles of Cumbria Coastal Way today. Only another 175 to go! Archaeological features, big skies, sea and mountain views.
Morning wild flower walk.
Beauty can be found in the everyday, along footpaths, canals and byways. Take a moment to reflect, look around, overhead big skies, birdsong surrounds
Great day at The RHS Flower Show at Harrogate 27th Apr 2024
Great day at The RHS Flower Show at Harrogate @HarrogateFlower helping promote Yorkshire Authors and their books. With one further day to go, and so far I’ve sold 10 of my books! What was even better was the interest shown…
Runcible Spoon Open Mic 19th March 2024
Great evening at Runcible Spoon Open Mic with guests Lisa Marie Glover and David Driver. A good time was had by all! Lisa’s music was excellent, David wowed us, and a high calibre open mic: #poetry #poetrylovers
Poetry on the Moor 2023
On Sunday (25th June) Nicky J Rae and I will be hosting Poetry on the Moor 2023. A brilliant array of 20 spoken word performers/musicians are lined up to entertain from 1.30pm till 4pm at the natural stage of the…
Newspaper article “Enjoy a Coast to Coast tale” By Helen Mead: A Very Alternative Coast to Coast
.....in 2016 Peter embarked on the
Coast to Coast walk, a feat that would
take him, along with friends John
and Simon, three years on and off.
“We did it in stages, walking a section
then getting the bus back.
“We had a few incidents on the way,
and we really enjoyed it.”
l A Very Alternative Coast to
Coast by Peter Kay is published by
Curious Cat Books. Royalties from
book sales are going to the Disasters
Emergency Committee Ukraine
Humanitarian Appeal.