Hawes to Kirkby Stephen, 18 miles. A lovely walk, great scenery, but it rained nearly all day. Although not heavy, this is the worst rain we've had so far on our journey. We've been lucky up until now.
Today was also the first time since Lands End that I've managed to lose Andrew. He went ahead of Janet and me a few miles south of Kirkby Stephen which would not have been a problem were it not for the fact that we were due to turn off the road to cut across fields to Kirkby Stephen railway station (which is about 1.5 miles SW of Kirkby Stephen) where Janet was due to catch a train to Bradford before driving home tomorrow. Andrew did, however, manage to find his way to the station albeit by a slightly longer route.
We have now walked 545 miles since Lands End. Tomorrow is a rest day - our 4th of the trip.
Having been on the Pennine Way for 7 days of continuous walking we left it this morning at Hawes because at this point the Pennine Way veers off to the east. We will rejoin it, briefly, at Dufton.
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Hi dave
ReplyDeleteWell, your doing so well..congrats to both of you.
Just to confirm...RFC are on the cusp of great things..great to watch Preston blow Brum away..and last night I saw a flicker of a team last saw before Christmas...Bambie on ice Kebe did a great job and Long was outstanding....now we ask the footie Gods to help us again in the Brum game and the Palace SheffU game ....it,s a long shot but so were the last two games....we will be on the edge of our seats on Sunday...
Hope you,r reception allows you to get the results.
Great progress and wish you all well.
Salty Sea dog
Now you are in Kirkby Stephen for a day I recommend a visit to the Black Bull where you'll find great beer and food (well it was when I was there 12 months ago). Over half way so all downhill from here on.
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