EnglandCarlisle DistrictLanercostLanercost Priory - King Edwards Tower54°57’56” N 2°41’49” W
April 13, 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
After yesterday's rain and a poor forecast, today has been a nice surprise. One hour of light rain and quite mild.
Spent the morning walking with a very agreeable French Canadian, Richard.
Plenty ofRead more
EnglandThirlwallGilslandThirlwall Castle54°59’17” N 2°31’60” W
April 14, 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Last night wasn't a wild camp but it might well have been. Soggy field, freezing cold, with just one portaloo and a cold tap. The proprietor made up for it by providing a hot shower and breakfastRead more
EnglandHenshawOnce Brewed54°59’46” N 2°23’26” W
April 15, 2016 in England ⋅ ❄️ 1 °C
The weather is part of the floor show. Started cold and dry, turned wet and mild, then dried up and finally is snowing.
Roman milepost incorporated into farmer's gate.
Moss and stick gathered forRead more
EnglandHumshaugh55°2’16” N 2°7’38” W April 16, 2016 in England ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
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 crustRead more
EnglandHexham54°58’11” N 2°4’50” W
April 17, 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
There was a coating of ice on both the inside and outside of the tent this morning. I've made a resolution to buy a higher spec sleep mat and bag, or wait for warmer weather in future.
Otherwise allRead more
