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Day 58: Hayworth to Thornton-in-Craven
Today was a longer walk, so we paced ourselves with stops to enjoy the snacks we purchased in Haworth before the long climb back on to the moors. Our route was more varied than yesterday, and the grey skies gave way to bright sunshine by midday. We were accompanied for much of the day by…
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Day 57: Hebden Bridge to Haworth
Leaving Hebden Bridge, having replenished our supply of snacks, we climbed steeply out of the valley, up rocky tree covered slopes. We crossed farmland before finally joining the Pennine Way. It was an easy path to follow, with the ubiquitous flagstones for long stretches of the otherwise boggy path, at times monotonous, especially as it…
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Day 56: Kirklees to Hebden Bridge
Today was sunny again, and an easy day’s walking. We left our hotel, from which there were panoramic views over the Yorkshire Dales, dotted with small villages and we set off downhill. We crossed pastures, woodland and two golf courses, skirting human habitation until we descended into Sowerby Bridge and the towpath along the Rochdale…
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Day 55: Holmfirth to Kirklees
Another short walk today, in bright sunshine all day. We climbed steeply out of Holmfirth and then our route was a mix of pastures and woodland until we reached the outskirts of Huddersfield. We had a long steep descent down to the River Colne and the Huddersfield Canal, and then a very steep, long ascent…
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Day 54: Rest Day
We enjoyed our stay in Millside Cottage, a four storey terraced house, with one room on each floor! We were fortunate to be provided with a washing machine, so didn’t have to hunt for a launderette. It was time to relax and try to plan our route for the next week (me) and to catch…
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Day 53: Flouch to Holmfirth
We had a shorter walk today, but because there were plenty of up and down climbs, it didn’t feel like it! We are still walking on the Alternative Pennine Way. We started from our Inn across the moor in company with sheep, circling several reservoirs, which were lovely in the bright sunshine. We continued towards…
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Day 52: Ladybower to Flouch
We set off later than usual, as breakfast wasn’t available until 9.00 a.m. (David was pleased though!) We continue to walk on the Alternative Pennine Way. It was a long steep climb back up to Stanage Edge, but great views of the Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs. Once we were walking at altitude, it was very…
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Day 51: Froggatt to Ladybower
What a lovely day! We were not impressed when we woke to drizzle and the prospects of a cloudy day, but brightened when Kathryn, her friend David, and Rockford arrived from Nottingham in time to join us on our walk. We climbed through woodland from the pub up to Froggatt Edge, where we were rewarded…
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Day 50: Bakewell to Froggatt
A short day today, so we left late, and had a leisurely stroll through Bakewell. We found a Cotswold shop, and had a browse. David bought some wax to rejuvenate his boots, and I bought some more Kendal Mint Cake. We had a very steep climb out of Bakewell, through woodland and into pasture. The…
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Day 49: Biggin to Bakewell
Today started cloudy with quite a strong wind, but was good walking weather. We set off over fields, soon joining green lanes and bridle paths, which were less interesting. But our route took us through the lovely Middleton Dale, again popular with tourists on a Bank Holiday Monday. Our hotel had provided a complimentary picnic,…
WALKING WITH GRAMPY 