Day 38

Bank Holiday greetings to fellow WAGS (Wargrave Adventurers Group) enjoying a sunny weekend on the Isle of Wight.
Today has been a testing day for Andrew and me: a 2300 ft climb from Dufton up to Cross Fell to start the day, very strong winds at the top followed by 3 hours of heavy rain on the descent. We made it, though, and are now in Alston'having comleted over 20 miles today and 580 miles since Lands End.
Both of us felt the climb up to Cross Fell - which at just under 3000 ft is the highest point on our journey - was easier than we had anticipated. Perhaps we are getting fitter!
Occassional gaps in the clouds at the top gave us tantalising views of the Lake District to the West.
Everything feels damp now but such problems soon disappear after a hot shower, a cup of tea and then a beer or two.