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- 14 Mei 2024 08.25
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Ketinggian: 206 mi
- InggrisRichmondshire DistrictReethArkle Beck54°23’22” N 1°56’35” W
Reeth to Richmond to Brompton On Swale
14 Mei, Inggris ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
I went out for supper with Debbie and Ginny the 2 Coloradians and an Australian Annie who they had met earlier on their trip. I think we were all pretty tired. I headed back to the Buck. I had been a little worried about staying in a pub for the noise and I could hear the base of the bar music from my room. I was so tired that I fell asleep anyhow at about 9:15. I woke up at 10:15 and all was quiet so they must have shut the bar down early on a Monday night.
I awoke the next morning to rain. This had been forecast. I have had the first nine days of this trip with essentially no rain which is pretty unheard of so I have to count my blessings. My problem with walking in the rain is that when I put on my rain pants and coat, I get very hot. I started with them on but when the rain let up, I had to take them off only to put them back on again. I finally met my first East to West C2C hiker. She was doing it in 12 days, had a dog and was camping. It rained continuously well into the afternoon. During one downpour I happened to come by a beautiful church that had an honesty box-selling treats on the honor system. It was providence and I took it as a sign that I was being watched over. I am back into sheep territory and dairy. Lots of gates and stiles to cross. One farmer had put his own trail markers up. Very helpful. I only got lost a few times. I made it to Richmond by one which was really good time. My guidebook had recommended a hack. Hike onto Brompton on Swale today and take a taxi back. That would be a total of 31 k today and would reduce tomorrow's hike from 37 down to 30. I can't say that the hike after Richmond was that scenic. In fact it even went under the M1 highway. I tried to get an Uber from the Farmers Arms but something wasn't right. After 15 minutes I went inside to talk to the barmaid and she advised me no Uber around Richmond. She called me a cab which I will get me to take me back there tomorrow. It cost me 20 pounds for a 2 hour shorter day tomorrow. I am staying at the Frenchgate Hotel. Nice place but no drying room. I connected with Lisa and Cathie and I joined for Indian food for supper. They continue on tomorrow but I don't think we will be staying in the same places again. Many of the hikers I have been with like Joy and Derek and the Coloradians will have a rest day here so I will be leaving many of my travel friends again.Baca selengkapnya
Pelancong Morning Rob! I’m enjoying reading your daily blog! With you being the day behind me now, it’s interesting hearing how you find it! I did the big 23 miles right through to Ingleby Cross yesterday. Mileage was actually ok with the flat terrain but it was quite an unexciting day as everyone says! Looking forward to the walk to Clay Tops today. Have fun, keep safe & looking forward to hearing how you find today!
Pelancong Thanks for the update. I was hoping that your trip was going well. I finish on Sunday but you must finish on Friday. I thought of you yesterday when it was pelting down rain yesterday I came across a church with an honesty box with a great selection. I sheltered in the church and enjoyed my snacks. Just the second honesty box so far. Godd luck with the rest of your trip.