Nigel Jones

I walk 9km every morning before 9 o'clock, which means in the Winter months the walks are pre-sunrise, so it is pretty much dark for at least 50% of the walking time.

Contributor, Nigel, started wearing Alpaca socks on my daily 9KM BY 9AM walks in February 2022 and found them to be a game changer.

The latest 9km by 9am walk takes us to the North Downs Way, which stretches from Farnham in Surrey to Canterbury and the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent.

The latest 9km by 9am walk takes us to the magnificent Wales Coastal Path. Take a look at Nigel's experience on this trail and add it to your list of walks to complete in 2022!

The latest 9km by 9am walk takes us to the top of the White Cliffs of Dover. Take a look at Nigel's experience on this trail and add it to your list of walks to complete in 2022!

The latest 9km by 9am walk takes us to the top of Craig Llysfaen in Cardiff. Take a look at Nigel's experience on this trail and add it to your list of walks to complete in 2022!

This 9KM by 9AM walk features a walk up and down the Llanberis Path to the summit of Mount Snowdon.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features a 9.37 km circular walk from Pluckley to Egerton along the Greensand Way offering spectacular views over the Weald of Kent. Contributed by Nigel Jones @9kmby9am.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features the country lanes and footpaths around Lenham and the secluded Stedehill Wood about 3.5km to the north.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features a 3.5 mile stretch of the Stour Valley Walk between Chartham and Canterbury.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features the country lanes and footpaths around Charing and the Stalisfield Church areas of Kent including the Windmill high above Charing.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features the villages of Little Chart and Barnfield and the country lanes and footpaths around Pluckley – Britain’s most haunted village!

A stunning walk that features King’s Wood the 1500-acre forest in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in Challock, Kent

This 9KM by 9AM walk features the Kent village of Hollingbourne, the Pilgrim’s Way, the North Downs Way and the Hucking Estate.

This walk features the quaint Kent village of Harrietsham situated on the North Downs, 7 miles (10 km) east of Maidstone; the Pilgrim’s Way; and the Kent countryside.

A beautiful walk from the birth place of Roald Dahl, the River Taff is a stunning walking route from Llandaff City is one to add to your bucket list.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features a linear route from Penarth to Lavernock Point and back, along the Wales Coast Path. It’s packed with history and fantastic views out towards England and the Bristol Channel.

This 9KM by 9AM walk features some of Kent’s most picturesque countryside along the North Downs. Starting at Charing village the walk is along Westwell Lane to Westwell and returning to Charing via the Pilgrims’ Way.