Day 33 Kirkby Stephen

Lazy start to the day as we heard the train announcements and trains rolling by. No trains during the night which was a nice surprise. Breakfast and laundry done, the sun out, we walked to Kirkby Stephen, about 1.6 miles away. The track from here was well signposted and on bitumen. Down dale and up and again past fields of sheep and through a few gates we came to a cross road. The sign said left but i had found a 'walk' through the fields so off we went...it was an adventure as we climbed over stiles and through kissing gates while trying to follow the instructions I had!! It did take longer than if we had stuck to the bitumen but not nearly as much fun.
Kirkby Stephen was bigger than we all thought. Many pubs, cafes and trinket shops as well as the market place in the grounds of the church. Nice morning tea at Mulberry cafe then more exploring around town. Church Gallery or Jellycats was a gorgeous shop with the most amazing collection of cards as well as momentos, clothes, bags, socks, stuffed toys and a cafe!! From here we went to the pub for a beer and fish and chips in the garden for lunch.
The walk home was a lot less eventful as we walked back through town and along the assigned bitumen path back to the railway station. We were hot and tired so rest time along with more laundry as excited to have a washing machine!! Gin and tonics called so back out onto the station we went. It was lovely outside as there was a breeze...good for the laundry too!!Read more