Day 33
9. maj 2023, England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Sunshine!
A much easier walk than yesterday .
Much of it was on the South Tyne Trail.
15.5 miles done.
We finished at the Milecastle Inn , overlooking Hadrian’s Wall.
Day 32
8. maj 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Today we had Mark Anthony’s hanging walls ( strange field terracing), more marauding cows, a ford to walk through and very little shelter for lunch.
Finished at South Tyneside Railway. 18 miles.
Day 31
7. maj 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Wonderful weather. Only 15.3 miles. Total 573.6 miles.
Day 30
6. maj 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We’ll weather was good for us. We joined in coronation celebrations at our morning break with Mary’s bit flag. Another mix of moor and farmland.
The pub won out even though there was a TemperanceLæs mere
Day 29
5. maj 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We’re over half way.😂
A walk up the River Ribble to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, then over the hill close to Ribblehead and then down passed Denthead viaduct.
The rain caught us right at the end ofLæs mere
Day 28
4. maj 2023, England ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
Very friendly donkeys to a lovely cafe in Gisburn for scrambled eggs. A super walk on the Ribble Way to Settle and a chance to see the converted water tower that appeared on Grand Designs
Day 27
3. maj 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Glorious weather, a great mix of scenery, morning break with my dad and an afternoon walk on the canal with Mary’s mum. 13.6 miles.
Later on we popped up Pendle Hill. You could see across to theLæs mere
Day 26
2. maj 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Another good day to walk. Dry and a bit of sunshine. We had moors and canals and a long climb up out of Todmorden to our pick up point. (Thanks Janet ) x
16.5 miles.
Day 25
1. maj 2023, England
A very misty start but it soon cleared.
We walked by a river (Tame), a canal ( Huddersfield Narrow Canal) and an old railway line ( The Donkey line).
We finished in Denshaw. 18 miles today .
Day 24
30. april 2023, England ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
We dodged the bad weather yet again, with only a brief shower for the last 30min .
We got some lovely views following the Pennine Bridle Path and were well backed up by Ollie for our break and lunchLæs mere
Day 23
29. april 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Lovely walking.
We went through the picture postcard village of Tissington, along an abandoned railway (now part of the Pennine Bridle Way) and we’re once more picked up by Ollie.
Day 22
28. april 2023, England ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Today was cloudy till an hour after we finished.
We walked through a shooting range(scary ), passed the JCB Academy where King Charles was visiting and changed counties once again. (Now inLæs mere
Day 21
27. april 2023, England ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
A chilly start along the canal and then over Cannock Chase. Lack of signs and obstructive cows made the afternoon more of a challenge. 17 miles today.
Day 20
26. april 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Sunshine , Greggs breakfast, lovely countryside and as always a cider!
See if you can spot the fox cubs.
Next three nights at Mary’s friend Jill’s house. x
Day 19
25. april 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Today we have now done one third of the walk.🥳
Day 18
24. april 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
A great day walking with my neighbour Sue. Never stopped laughing and did another 15.4 miles.
Day 17
23. april 2023, England
So many things got in our way today but we overcame paths blocked by pigs, fallen trees broken bridges and steep slopes.
But the weather was better and another 19 miles slipped by.
Day 16
22. april 2023, England ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
A very misty morning but brighter pm. The lurchers joined us today. Now have home as a base until Wed am.
Shortest day so far. 14.4 miles.
Day 15
21. april 2023, England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Not much of a day for photos as the rain return. Finished the day in Hereford at Mary’s uncles with tea and cake. 22.5 miles. We’ve now done 300miles in total.🥳
Say 14
20. april 2023, Wales ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
An amazing days walking through the Wye valley from Chepstow to Monmouth. And of course a glass of cider.
Day 13
19. april 2023, Wales ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
From an amazing egg and mushroom bap, to blocked paths, scary bridges and castles, it’s been another day of mixed experiences. A change of county and Country.🏴
Day 12
17. april 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A day of criss-crossing the M5, new power lines to Hinkey Point, an Iron Age Camp and our first glimpse of the Severn Bridges.
Day 11
17. april 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
After a bit of drizzle following the estuary from Bridgwater we followed dykes to Burnham on Sea, passing decaying boats, huge hedges and giant sluice gates.
We then walked along the coast with aLæs mere
Day 10
16. april 2023, England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
A cloudy day but no showers. Mainly flat although we did do a bit of the Quantocks. Another 18.5 miles done.
Day 9
15. april 2023, England ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
We’ll what a difference to yesterday. Sunny from start to finish. Walked along the Grand Western Canal for most of the day.
