Just one leg at a time . If that! No more scones for me Marrick Priory Nuns Steps – 375 of them The sign says it all Marske Hall Richmond View from top of castle – where I’m walking next Woo hoo!!!
Coast to Coast England
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Today’s 12 and a 1/2 mile walk promised a day of all sun and not a drop of rain . This worked out to be true, Richmond on arrival was basking in the sun. I left The Manse after a good breakfast served by Johnothan , another great host, and spent a bit of time ambling around Reeth. It’s just so lovely. I sat on a park bench on the village green for a while familiarising myself with today’s route. I was walking solo again today, very happy to enjoy the quiet of the Dales.
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The River Swale – my walking partner today Or maybe this one Simon? It’s a bit of a fixer-upper ..but it’s got a bath. Ivelet Bridge One of the many fields crossed today .. Beautiful There are 4 rabbits in this picture girls, see if you can spot them! The sun making Yorkshire look sublime Reeth abuzz with Tour fever Gorgeous room at The Manse The lovely village green of Reeth Pie of the Day !! Steak and ale ..hallelujah !
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Thanks to a 3am craving for cheese and onion crisps I knew I was on the mend. I woke up feeling much better and so relieved. I went down for the Keld Lodge breakfast but decided not to get ahead of myself so only ordered toast. Very odd in these parts. The very attentive young waiter hovered at my table looking worried. He was on last night when I took half an hour to eat a bowl of soup , while every other walker was wanging in the Pie of the Day with fervour. He finally asked “Sally,…
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The general sentiment for today Just me and the sheep today I had to have banana to make it up My new county Wild and remote – fabulous! Yorkshire! The Beautiful approach to Keld My home for the night, Keld Lodge
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Woke up , to my dismay, feeling much the same . I had 11 miles today in front of me and I was struggling to get down the stairs ! I had to get moving early as Packhorse were collecting my bag at 7.30. I again had to turn down breakfast , sitting with a glass of iced water instead … ( I know it pains me to even say it !!!). Hilary gave me fruit and a cheese sandwich in case I felt like something later and I got a lift back to my starting point at…
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I could not believe I was waking up at this beautiful place . Outside every window is a magnificent view and it is so peaceful. It felt lovely to lie in (as per Hilary’s instructions) and take my time ambling down to breakfast. She greeted me with her lovely warm face, apron on , long brown hair tied to the side in a plait . I sat and had the most delicious breakfast , although at this point I was getting the first signs of tummy ache …. After breakfast I was able to sit on the terrace…
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Today’s favourite wall Up on the moor Chocolate stop ! Handy map carrier in action Soggy lunch Sad goodbye to Kevin and Julie xxx The Black Swan in Ravenstonedale The view from guests lounge Brownber Hall My boots arriving at Brownber
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I Can Walk For Miles Climbing Over Stiles! (For you Charlotte!) Today was a 12 mile walk to the busy town of Kirkby Stephen. The weather today was forecast as thunder , lightening and rain . As I walk out of Orton I can see the sky changing to black . I waterproofed myself as best I could and wore my waterproof map carrier around my neck for the first time . This was fantastic except when the wind got hold of it, spun it round my neck 3 times and nearly garrotted me. The walk began…
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The view from my bathroom window in Bampton The woods and bridges on the way out of Burnbanks Leaving Bampton… Next stop Orton Kevin and Julie – xxx Another option Simon if you prefer white Shap Abbey – 12th century Kate bush, bringing red dress next time. Wild, remote ..come on Heathcliff, get a move on Thank you kind farmer Worth the wait!!!….. My stay for the night in Orton