ScotlandDunglass55°56’36” N 2°22’22” W
May 15, 2024 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A stunning day.
From the war memorial in Norham to the banks of the Tweed, to the first suspension bridge in the world and the amazing Border train bridge, it’s been a wonderful last day.
RepairsRead more
ScotlandBlainslie55°41’18” N 2°43’49” W
May 14, 2024 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A warm start to the day as we headed up along side of Bowmont Water near the remains of a dismantled railway line.
Our route took us past the site of the battle of Flodden Field and then down to theRead more
ScotlandBlainslie55°41’19” N 2°43’49” W
May 13, 2024 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
A glorious morning after heavy overnight rain.
We were sad to leave our beautiful camping spot.
We had a couple of miles up to ridge where we joined the Pennine Way for a little while, beforeRead more
ScotlandThe Middle55°24’56” N 2°11’51” W
May 12, 2024 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Another warm and sunny day.
On our way to Alwinton we saw a hare, but it was gone before I could get a pic .
We also saw a tipped over crop sprayer. Not sure how that happened.
We had to ford theRead more
EnglandRothbury Haa Hill55°18’35” N 1°54’40” W
May 11, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
A glorious morning, but sadly we slept through last nights aurora.
A mix of farmland, forest and heather today.
A lovely lady who worked in yesterday’s B&B took our tent, stove and spare clothes toRead more
EnglandElsdon55°13’58” N 2°6’9” W
May 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Over the lovely bridge in Wark and straight up the hillside. Beautiful villages surrounded by farmland , open moors and forests.
The high points were hearing my first cuckoo, finding a sheep fold fullRead more
EnglandWark on Tyne Castle55°5’10” N 2°13’14” W
May 9, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
After a breezy start from the racecourse we headed down in to Hexham for a Greggs omelette baguette .
By the time we finished the sun was out and stayed with us all day. Lovely countryside and aRead more
EnglandHexham Racecourse54°57’18” N 2°7’37” W
May 8, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We set iff straight up the hill from Allanheads to some wonderful tracks. These are used for grouse shooting, but thankfully we’re out of season.
We also met a dry stone waller.
We were on theRead more
EnglandAllenheads54°48’10” N 2°13’12” W
May 7, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
With clothes and boots dried, we at off over the moors, heading to Allenheads.
We walked passed all sorts of mine workings and lime kilns.
The ground was a bit boggy in places after yesterday’sRead more
EnglandGarrigill54°46’7” N 2°23’50” W
May 6, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Well it rained on the way to this mornings drop off point, but by the time we were there the rain had stopped even though the mist covered the tops of Dunn Fell.
We started up the hills on theRead more
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