Day 26
2 mei 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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 27
3 mei 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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 theMeer informatie
Day 28
4 mei 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌬 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 29
5 mei 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofMeer informatie
Day 30
6 mei 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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 TemperanceMeer informatie
Day 31
7 mei 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Wonderful weather. Only 15.3 miles. Total 573.6 miles.
Day 32
8 mei 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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 33
9 mei 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 34
10 mei 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Another day of showers.
Views of Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Forest . And a strange Moss Man! 16 miles.
Day 35
11 mei 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A bit of excitement when Mary almost stood on an adder and a bullock thought it might join us at our picnic site!
Nice B&B tonight.
16.4 miles
640.3 miles total.
Day 36
12 mei 2023, Schotland
A long walk down Dere Street Roman Road. Lots of low cloud but we made it in to Scotland.
19 miles today.
Day 37
13 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Wonderful weather after a misty start.
A short, easy day, so enjoyed some R&R back at Nancy’s house, where we staying for a few days.
A cool cider in Melrose .
Day 38
14 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A walk up the Tweed and the offer of a mug of tea from some ladies backing up some runners. Of course we said yes.
Great views once up the hills and the view of an art work cut in to the heather .
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Day 39
15 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
A great day on a drovers lane. Home made cake from Mary’s friend Jeanie and she made me a beanie hat!
20.7 miles
Day 40
16 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Longest day yet (25 miles).
Views a plenty but tired legs.
The giant horse heads are Kelpies. They’re 100ft tall!
Now two thirds of the way there.
Day 41
17 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We travelled back to Linlithgow by train this morning.
Our route continued on the Union Canal to the Falkirk Wheel and then joined the Forth and Clyde canal.
We spotted cygnets, a giant Centurion’sMeer informatie
Day 42
18 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
At last we’re on the West Highland Way.
Finished off the canal and then an old railway line.
Glad to see the honesty box refreshment places are appearing .
20.9 miles
Day 43
19 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Most of the day was coming up the side of Loch Lomond. Still some more to do tomorrow .
Ol did a great job meeting us for our breaks.
Sunny all day for our 22.2 mile walk.
Day 44
20 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Not many pics today but the West Highland Way was like the M6! We passed at least 60 people.
19.7 miles
Day 45
21 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Moorland and cloud.
Followed the West Highland Way close to the railway line to Forth William, but sadly no trains.
Stunning views.
21 miles.
Day 46
22 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We said goodbye to Ollie and started the day going up the Devil’s Staircase.
It wasn’t as bad as it’s name suggested.
Wonderful views all around and then a steep descent to Kinlochleven for aMeer informatie
Day 47
23 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
So we’re now on the Great Glen Way.
We started at Neptune’s Staircase and then walked beside Loch Lochy .
Cloudy day.
21.1 miles
Day 48
24 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
What a wonderful day.
Only a brief shower early on, then clear skies and wonderful views.
Thank goodness for painkillers. Keeping us both going.
Great parking spot for the night next to LochMeer informatie
Day 49
26 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Sorry for the delay in posting, but no reception last night.
Yesterday was stunning, with great views down Loch Ness.
It got hotter as the day went on but Colin was there at the end with ice creamsMeer informatie
Day 50
26 mei 2023, Schotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
At last we had our short day.(16.4miles).
Easy walk in woodland and then down to Inverness.
Nice walk by the river and then out of Inverness over the bridge.
A new experience for lunch, Mac andMeer informatie
