tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9234473424909741802024-03-20T07:52:17.850+00:00Rubberduck TrekkingOur ambition to complete the Pennine WayKrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-73079332022256856482011-08-30T22:13:00.002+01:002011-09-01T14:30:00.713+01:00Pennine Way CompleteWe can't quite believe we have completed it, we have walked all the way from the Peak District to Scotland! We wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone who has supported us, Si and the crew at Mountainfeet, all the lovely people at the campsites, pubs and hostels who have gone the extra mile to help us out, all those who have donated bits of equipment and food, all those who have sponsored us, (£535 at last count) which is just truly brilliant, everyone who has given us words of advice and support and our brill support crew who have been excellent.
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<br /><p>Final thoughts.
<br />Rob "Don't let me do anything like that again!"
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<br /><p>Kirsten "I think I've trodden through enough marsh and bog to last a lifetime! Right, new shoes needed, got a 25 miler in a week and a half. Who thought that would be a good idea?"
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<br /><p>Pennine Way complete.</p>
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<br />Byrness. Terrain started out good, over fields and relatively dry
<br />moorland. Sun came out a little but then overcast all day, however it
<br />did stay dry. We then got to a section outside Kielder Forest that was
<br />truly awful. Nearly went in the bog, thigh deep, a couple of times.
<br />Apparently, no matter what time of year and no matter how many dry
<br />free days there are that section is always bad, sorry no pics,
<br />couldn't get camera out. Carried on to Forest View Hostel, we thought
<br />we would treat ourselves to a night in a hostel before tomorrows
<br />marathon. Journey nearly over, just one more day to get through. Think
<br />I need my sleep. Day 17 complete.
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<br />KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-58192390784823964672011-08-28T21:05:00.001+01:002011-08-28T21:05:38.129+01:00Day 16 completeWe finally made it to Stonehaugh and fortunately it was very windy, which meant no midgies. Yey! Have to say though did not enjoy the walk, heavy going over Hadrians Wall and then more bog! Had a lie in this morning till 7am as it was a short day today over to Bellingham. Very windy again this morning, so no midgies, but very cold. Days walk was better, sunny spells and bits of drizzle. Feet, knees and ankles are starting to feel the last 16 days. Still going though. Day 16 complete.KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-84893796240133616872011-08-28T15:15:00.001+01:002011-08-28T20:12:43.351+01:00Day 16 Stonehaugh to BellinghamKirsten's text message also stated that they had set off for Bellingham and although the weather was better it was very windy.
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<br />Keep going – not far now…
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<br /><em>(more pictures added to Days 13, 14 and 15)</em>
<br />SueL61http://www.blogger.com/profile/12422727649606787105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-62165039068215758332011-08-28T15:14:00.000+01:002011-08-28T15:15:15.768+01:00Day 15 CompleteReceived a text message today from Kirsten to say that Day 15 (Greenhead to Stonehaugh - Saturday) had not improved from her previous post. They had very little battery on their phones and no signal but at least Day 15 is complete.
<br />SueL61http://www.blogger.com/profile/12422727649606787105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-54310027340908939772011-08-27T12:53:00.002+01:002011-08-27T15:07:40.317+01:00On our wayThe rain subsided a little at 10am so we decided to start walking. We are just along Hadrians Wall, and the sun has made a little appearence, woo hoo!
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<br /><p align="center"></a>Bears on Hadrians Wall </p>KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-82960801579938331242011-08-27T09:14:00.002+01:002011-08-28T20:11:44.255+01:00Day 15 Greenhead to Stonehaugh<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66b0e_0dQVNaGcpBaVCp5BKtdfzfzHxMwLTOi7Fg1n3Ptuwt5OQU_fYzqghEYQ_yfWvvmUQOqLL4RPGlBXYm57caFEwjG0A17C7mo5mOTBaT_bXzanYS89ZcxUMUBSzDYchsbklPY0RA/s1600/Start15.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645986448233866930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66b0e_0dQVNaGcpBaVCp5BKtdfzfzHxMwLTOi7Fg1n3Ptuwt5OQU_fYzqghEYQ_yfWvvmUQOqLL4RPGlBXYm57caFEwjG0A17C7mo5mOTBaT_bXzanYS89ZcxUMUBSzDYchsbklPY0RA/s320/Start15.jpg" /></a>Sheltering from the rain </div>
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<br />When you don't think things could get any worse, you wake up in the morning to an extremely wet tent and an absolute downpour. We are packed up ready to go but the rain is so heavy we can't set off yet. Taking shelter in the barn on the campsite. Don't know whether to laugh or cry. Today is going to test the resolve of both of us. :(
<br />KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-25199608262516529102011-08-27T06:29:00.004+01:002011-08-28T20:10:08.112+01:00Day 14 Garrigill to GreenheadToday has been on a par with Day 4 which was miserable. We have both
<br />had wet feet since we set off and continued with them for 20 miles.
<br />The weather was also grim, very cold and wet. The terrain was very
<br />hard going with the second half of the day pretty much in bog. There
<br />has been broken stiles, barb wire in front of stiles, lots of cows,
<br />bulls and horses to contend with and the A69 to cross, which is like a
<br />motorway, very scary. We managed till mid afternoon to keep spirits
<br />high, I was singing show tunes and hymns to keep myself going,
<br />however, by 5pm, I was not very happy, and will admit, had a few
<br />tears. It is a day like today I wonder why I am doing this. We have
<br />managed 200 miles up to this point and have 4 days left. 68 miles to
<br />go, however the walking seems to be getting tougher. Please can
<br />tomorrow be nice and dry. Day 14 complete.
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<br /><p align="center">Setting off from Garrigill before the going got really tough. </p>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6K12ZItNaLeGpUM0GVUEbsUjBQdkB4vYrKNNPZMXKlGUiYtyWrJLv9pxx5rY-MftR2nIjxE8SMjTjwp0JoIFxCXeiE5fIo3AvVVaRYhlPofQeo3f78FXhzCk4kUrqQuG8HAlo7MlROgQ/s1600/mushroom14.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645985856085541474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6K12ZItNaLeGpUM0GVUEbsUjBQdkB4vYrKNNPZMXKlGUiYtyWrJLv9pxx5rY-MftR2nIjxE8SMjTjwp0JoIFxCXeiE5fIo3AvVVaRYhlPofQeo3f78FXhzCk4kUrqQuG8HAlo7MlROgQ/s320/mushroom14.jpg" /></a> The most exciting thing we saw all afternoon!</div>KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-90813171116212691672011-08-26T22:26:00.002+01:002011-08-28T20:06:48.892+01:00Day 13 Dufton to Garrigill<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3sM7teiHLr34xiGj-xGN6RCSBOufTx_hmimE7YVvmgGLcnUcjo6An4UeW8BuI_tDygHjDxk5vtWOxOfKYzwDH19NdvC2rGvf04ogw-eAFz34judICBNsTd-eZvXc-UbHaGwQHXuRjmXw/s1600/KnockOldMan213.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645983844621316434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3sM7teiHLr34xiGj-xGN6RCSBOufTx_hmimE7YVvmgGLcnUcjo6An4UeW8BuI_tDygHjDxk5vtWOxOfKYzwDH19NdvC2rGvf04ogw-eAFz34judICBNsTd-eZvXc-UbHaGwQHXuRjmXw/s320/KnockOldMan213.jpg" /></a> </div>
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<br /><p align="center">Picture on top of Knock Old Man, looking at the next summits,</p>
<br /><p align="center">Great Dun Fell and Cross Fell in the background
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<br /><p align="center"></a>On climb up Knock Old Man looking at The Lakes
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<br /><p align="center"></a>On top of Great Dun Fell
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<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimP8A5U3TahUyTkKp-jj0Kc7tkrUgTPgvUP7WEfSbANpv8X8RdVC3kbqKnqeCiGc5jYvucIRVFxXfBWJk214moUXlsBdZoqi3Buzddz5tR2j7MH_PpUT4VJl8RY2-yNT7CyxsZXqhXEuc/s1600/bears13.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645983835876489954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimP8A5U3TahUyTkKp-jj0Kc7tkrUgTPgvUP7WEfSbANpv8X8RdVC3kbqKnqeCiGc5jYvucIRVFxXfBWJk214moUXlsBdZoqi3Buzddz5tR2j7MH_PpUT4VJl8RY2-yNT7CyxsZXqhXEuc/s320/bears13.jpg" /></a>Bears on top of Cross Fell. The Lakes in the background. </p>
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<br />Had a lovely afternoon in the Youth Hostel, let our feet have a rest.
<br />Had a good breakfast this morning and set off. Today we are actually
<br />heading south west feels strange but thats the way the path goes. On
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<br />SueL61http://www.blogger.com/profile/12422727649606787105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-45190945027606480112011-08-23T09:09:00.001+01:002011-08-24T14:04:29.555+01:00Day 11 Middleton in Teesdale to Langdon BeckNice short day today only 7 miles. Got to about half way at Low Force.
<br />There is something very beautiful about waterfalls, many more to
<br />come. We are having a stop with a brew and doughnuts that Rob has
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<br />KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-36230009206511784492011-08-22T21:58:00.001+01:002011-08-22T21:58:49.565+01:00Day 10 completeToday was a toughie. The heat just drained the energy, and the bogs <br>sapped anything left. Very long day. Very glad tomorrow is a short <br>day. Completed over half of the distance, so we are now nearer Kirk <br>Yetholm than Edale which is a good feeling. Midgies are really really <br>bad at the camp site, not what you need after a very hard day on the <br>hills. Day 10 complete.KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-29495722043342832732011-08-22T12:30:00.003+01:002011-08-22T16:08:18.931+01:00Day 10 Tan Hill to Middleton in teesdale<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukqvZRMBFHx-uPes2ndd5WlJ2Thw75uG35etMK1w9JtQk8fAjM1rruBUHXR64aNxiPzvXJ1WgilsFM4KEIHBE0lgqegIrvhwjSt1YWLFmfHP6xaSWxhCOtsCVCknD4gTmFlVpkR_j32s/s1600/Bears1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643696601499954914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukqvZRMBFHx-uPes2ndd5WlJ2Thw75uG35etMK1w9JtQk8fAjM1rruBUHXR64aNxiPzvXJ1WgilsFM4KEIHBE0lgqegIrvhwjSt1YWLFmfHP6xaSWxhCOtsCVCknD4gTmFlVpkR_j32s/s320/Bears1.JPG" /></a>
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<br />Had breakfast in the pub, which has meant a later start than we planned, but it was worth it. Took some pics of the bears at the highest pub in Britain, and made our way over the moorland at the back of the pub, very wet and boggy. The sun is making an appearence which is nice. Just stopped for some lunch.
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<br />KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-79671113227519774672011-08-21T23:08:00.002+01:002011-08-22T07:31:12.583+01:00Posh Tea RoomForgot to post a comment about the tea room we went to in Thwaite. It was very nice and they were very friendly, but we had to put covers on our shoes.
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<br />KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-45890312292376271472011-08-21T22:54:00.006+01:002011-08-22T07:29:34.170+01:00Day 9 Hardraw to Tan Hill<div align="left">The rain did stop at some point this morning, and we went to look at the Hardraw Force (waterfall), and it was spectacular. See the difference between the evening and morning pictures.</div>
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<br /><p>Set off at about 9am, my walking legs had left me this morning and was finding it really hard, Rob took the tent off me after about 30 mins in. Carried on the climb up Great Shunner Fell, and eventually reached the top, the highest point so far on the trek, however, the views were greatly hampered by low cloud.
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<br />Bought a little block of cheddar with balsamic onions and some
<br />crackers. As we were coming off the fell we were followed by huge grey
<br />clouds and unfortunately when we arrived in Hawes it started to rain,
<br />we got some supplies and headed on up to Hardraw and it's rained
<br />since, the only bonus I hope is that Hardraw Force, the highest single
<br />drop waterfall in the country which is part of the grounds we are
<br />camping on, should be spectacular from the downpour.
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<br /><p>We have completed now 108 miles, with a big day looming tomorrow, so
<br />chicken dopiaza for tea, showers then bed, please be dry tomorrow.</p></div>
<br />KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-35503078106324533382011-08-20T12:35:00.005+01:002011-08-20T17:28:10.093+01:00Day 8 Horton to Hardraw<div align="left">After the wonderful stay in the caravan, lovely food in the Crown pub and a full English breakfast this morning we are on our way to Hardraw through Hawes. Brilliant views of the Yorkshire 3 peaks. Cloudy, but dry.
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<br />KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-75807209198646478872011-08-19T20:19:00.031+01:002011-08-20T15:35:16.738+01:00Day 7 Malham to Horton-in-Ribblesdale<div align="left">After their ‘leisurely rest day’ yesterday (7 miles), Kirsten and Rob left Malham for a 15 mile trek into Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Kirsten said they had had a good day and the weather had been fine. 92 miles now completed including the Pen-Y-Ghent ascent.
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<br />As their planned accommodation for tonight had been somewhat ‘fluid’, they decided to treat themselves to a well-deserved overnight stay - in a static caravan! – with a nice double bed! (Hope they don’t get too used to that.) The static is behind The Crown pub in Horton where they were hoping to have their evening meal and, I think, where breakfast would be provided in the morning. Look forward to hearing from them soon.
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<br />Home for the night! </p>SueL61http://www.blogger.com/profile/12422727649606787105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-54007072157311825382011-08-18T19:58:00.008+01:002011-08-20T13:27:36.629+01:00Day 6 Gargrave to Malham<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekHebweVsHNSijKs-CpbLvwfKKbAEzmjg1thq7-xOwZ-AlQVnA-hLdeYegxr-8X7EisEqaIkUOwO3Ob9vByABGsNcJhq-c6-gL_G6ZGAauzRUWdfBUdw1aakg-YngMzte23gHpBzhm2A/s1600/KatMalham.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642286581729671986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekHebweVsHNSijKs-CpbLvwfKKbAEzmjg1thq7-xOwZ-AlQVnA-hLdeYegxr-8X7EisEqaIkUOwO3Ob9vByABGsNcJhq-c6-gL_G6ZGAauzRUWdfBUdw1aakg-YngMzte23gHpBzhm2A/s400/KatMalham.JPG" /></a>
<br />Had a very leisurely morning, took our time and put the sun cream on,
<br />as it looked like a sunny day. Set off at 10.30am, well it is our rest
<br />day. The sun shone for all the walk and was a beautiful day. Got to
<br />Airton, very picturesque village, in what felt like no time, stopped
<br />for lunch and then headed to Malham. You can see in the background of
<br />the picture the stunning Malham Cove. We got to camp at 2pm. 7 miles
<br />just flew by. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDZN_MuIgRUqwPmw8FF3H6uDxvIdisHGNsOHhDOILjyTL5svZD_8XuVDDOr9Jqmg4sNtgese7CGDgIpd3-qy_stHH1-jQ5_MRwOjbqMDsfB23Q3xWzbqCLSGzwlLR4zlQxBESuf5E1pU/s1600/IMG_0802.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 229px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642287235466955170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDZN_MuIgRUqwPmw8FF3H6uDxvIdisHGNsOHhDOILjyTL5svZD_8XuVDDOr9Jqmg4sNtgese7CGDgIpd3-qy_stHH1-jQ5_MRwOjbqMDsfB23Q3xWzbqCLSGzwlLR4zlQxBESuf5E1pU/s320/IMG_0802.JPG" /></a>
<br />Got camp set up and then support crew came up with home-
<br />made hotpot (complete with my home grown beetroots) and home made
<br />crumble and custard. We restocked on a few bits and are now sat in the tent
<br />listening to the rain, unfortunately the sun only lasted till 3pm.
<br />Feeling ok though. Thanks for the recent donations, it really does
<br />help when things get tough, it helps to think about why we are doing
<br />this trek, may need to, particularly as there are a few hard days to come.
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<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 137px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642912326986155330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_hbcpymlTHpZu4PIt4a3sPIJ_TFRgh6B-DMygTRRdpwp9QM9YdvtnBp44avqUfciKs-kU1-7MNukUnnYG8UHsPlbZLkczDVTjOC6wl42e8SIKfHEk3_Z659v4K4s9hzdekDed9F5Fa8/s320/Rubberduckmalham.JPG" /> Weather for Rubberducks at Malham</div>KrispyMRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11354117033061906557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-41716639737418042032011-08-17T21:11:00.004+01:002011-08-17T21:13:38.249+01:00Never thought you would see Rob using a mangle!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpEP_xZzSBDZYIzQiiXuXfaIqP_k7-a5AKqr3m7lnc1j7nh1cOqwcGPAeqlkezGwmej_vW0Ui8cVM0RD86rVBY7Qt1A5M8CI_mY0VyKf6-4ailgVp_VHqrL-IFAJBKB4lgXpdi1JXD7Q/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpEP_xZzSBDZYIzQiiXuXfaIqP_k7-a5AKqr3m7lnc1j7nh1cOqwcGPAeqlkezGwmej_vW0Ui8cVM0RD86rVBY7Qt1A5M8CI_mY0VyKf6-4ailgVp_VHqrL-IFAJBKB4lgXpdi1JXD7Q/s400/photo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641920338669655954" /></a>
<br />SueL61http://www.blogger.com/profile/12422727649606787105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923447342490974180.post-51096535219660579792011-08-17T18:31:00.003+01:002011-08-17T19:27:14.301+01:00Day 5 Cowling to GargraveToday was a bit shorter, only 11 miles, the first of 2 rest days. The weather has been glorious and had a lovely days walk. Sunny spells and dry. Terrain has been mostly farm land and partly down the canal at East Marton. Had a brew in the Dalesman and Rob bought some sweets from the sweet shop. He is easily pleased. Wine gums. We took the photo at the Gargrave sign, however, we do have further to go than the 186, this was before a few of the diversions were put in the path. It is 198 to do, however, we are now just over a quarter of the way there. Today made up for the grimness of yesterday. A few more dry days please.
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