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Day 68: Alston to Greenhead
We are now in Northumberland! We chose to follow the South Tyne Trail for much of our route today, which followed the river until the last four miles.…
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Day 67: Langdon Beck to Alston
This was our longest day so far, and it was very warm with little breeze. Fortunately it was not an arduous route, and we took frequent stops. We…
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Day 66: Middleton in Teesdale to Langdon Beck
Today was a shorter and easier walk, and very enjoyable. Most of the route was alongside the River Tees, in glorious sunshine and with few hills to climb.…
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Day 65: Bowes to Middleton-in-Teasdale
Avoiding returning to the Pennine Way, we used our Komoot App for a shorter route to Middleton. We set off over fields and then onto the moor; however…
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Day 64: Keld to Bowes
Another warm day, but with a pleasant breeze throughout. We left Keld, and our route took us steadily upwards until we reached the Tan Hill Inn, which is…
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Day 63: Hawes to Keld
After a spectacular thunderstorm yesterday evening, we expected today to be much cooler, but it was hot from the moment we stepped out of our lodgings. We bought…
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Day 62 REST DAY
We needed a rest day, in order to plan the next week and book accommodation. The latter is becoming increasingly difficult as, in these more remote parts, B…
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Day 61: Buckden to Hawes
I didn’t enjoy carrying my rucksack once again, but Ros had made me some pads to attach to the shoulder straps so my bony shoulders are now protected!…
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Day 60: Malham to Buckden
We were sad to say goodbye to Max and Ros. However, Max drove us back to Malham and accompanied us for the first half of our walk, before…
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Day 59: Thornton in Craven to Malham
Ros drove us back to the spot where she had picked us up last night, and Max accompanied us on what was a shorter and easier walk. I…
WALKING WITH GRAMPY 