Winter continues

Well, last night was entertaining. A few casualties amongst the girls from Newcastle whose parents came to collect them but by far the majority endured - cooking in a snowstorm and waking to a crust of ice.

Dormitory shared with elderly (ie same age as me) teachers who could have won a snoring competition.

A long and exposed walk to Chollerford alternating between icy winds and hail and sunshine.

I was overtaken by a Dutch runner who is attempting to break the record for the whole wall. He had set off at 4.20 am and was cheerful after 9 hours and 54 miles. "Only 30 miles to go" he chirruped.

Tonight will be min of -2 C which will be a trial for camping. I've prepared by fuelling up...Read more