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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Fat Bloke and the Dyke: The Trials and Tribulations of Walking Offa's Dyke Path: A Personal Experience: The Humorous Account of an Overweight, Bee

The Fat Bloke and the Dyke: The Trials and Tribulations of Walking Offa's Dyke Path: A Personal Experience: The Humorous Account of an Overweight, Bee

Hands, Stephen G.

Paperback

Humor

ISBN13: 9798263410933
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 1 2025
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.51 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
The Fat Bloke and the Dyke: One Man, 177 Miles, and Far Too Many Blisters

Ever thought a 'relaxing walk' across the Anglo-Welsh border might be a good idea? Neither did I-until I found myself knee-deep in sheep, history, and questionable life choices on Offa's Dyke Path, the 177-mile national trail no one warned me would involve so many hills.

In this laugh-out-loud travel memoir, join me as I stumble (literally) from Chepstow to Prestatyn, through ancient earthworks, endless mud, and small villages where the pub was sometimes open. Along the way, I encounter lovely people, odd people, friendly locals (and the kind that make you want to shoot yourself).

Whether you're an experienced hiker or a confirmed couch-dweller, Fat Bloke and the Dyke offers:

  • Real-life tips and survival strategies (like how not to pack 14 pairs of socks)
  • Honest reflections on walking, waffling, and why waterproof coats are a lie
  • A crash course in British history, NOT... mostly about pain, closed pubs and beer
  • Unexpected moments of insight, nestled between blisters and beer
  • Local flavour and curious encounters with landscapes, legends, and livestock

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