Headers Already Sent

This weekend marks the end of the second year for me and many others. On Thursday to commemorate it, Chris and I took a night time trek to Whitstable from Canterbury. Why? Because we’re mad cheeky students!

Starting at 10.30, loaded with supplies (Red bull, Doughnuts, Mars bars - the essentials!) we set out to Parkwood on our epic quest. Upon arrival we battled back wave after wave of nostalgia before finding the path that would take us on our way.

The aim of the walk was to get to Whitstable beach, sit around for a bit, have a Red Bull or two and feel good about having just walked through 8 miles of dark wilderness. We arrived at the beach around 1am and did exactly that. However, we didn’t stay long. The sea air was cold and in the distance we could see flashes of lightning which were a helpful premonition of things to come.

The walk didn’t hold too many surprises for us, but what the hell is with these creepy signs!?! Coming across one of those in the dead of night puts hairs on your chest, that’s for sure (however, my chest is still relatively hair free).

The walk back seemed to go pretty quickly although our choice of footwear left something to be desired along the stony paths. Two days later my feet are still sore and Chris has a little fracture that he keeps moaning about. I think we covered about 18 miles that night, not bad going.

We hobbled through the door very sore at about 3.45am like two nackered old men, physically exhausted but buzzing. We got a little wet too when it started raining but I think we missed the worst of it.

Overall, a huge success! If anyone has ever been on the walk they will know that it’s great fun, but probably more enjoyable in the sunshine. Also, for all those living at UKC it’s right on your doorstep so go check it out!