Day 26
May 2, 2023 in 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 27
May 3, 2023 in 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 theRead more
Day 28
May 4, 2023 in 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 29
May 5, 2023 in 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 ofRead more
Day 30
May 6, 2023 in 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 TemperanceRead more
Day 31
May 7, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Wonderful weather. Only 15.3 miles. Total 573.6 miles.
Day 32
May 8, 2023 in 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 33
May 9, 2023 in 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 34
May 10, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Another day of showers.
Views of Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Forest . And a strange Moss Man! 16 miles.
Day 35
May 11, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 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
May 12, 2023 in Scotland
A long walk down Dere Street Roman Road. Lots of low cloud but we made it in to Scotland.
19 miles today.
Day 37
May 13, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 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
May 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 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 .
AnRead more
Day 39
May 15, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 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
May 16, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 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
May 17, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 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’sRead more
Day 42
May 18, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 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
May 19, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 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
May 20, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 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
May 21, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 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
May 22, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 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 aRead more
Day 47
May 23, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 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
May 24, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 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 LochRead more
Day 49
May 26, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 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 creamsRead more
