Author Archives: Steve & Cep

Total recorded mileage (GPS) – 199.66 Total ascent/descent 38,460 ft. Time on the route (including stoppages) – 87hrs 32 mins. Way back when we planned this, mainly August, walk our chief concern was we might suffer sun stroke/heat exhaustion.  We were kidding … Continue reading →

Started 8:15 Arrived 3:25 Mileage 17.9 miles Ascent 3,139 We took onboard the advice of the old guy (see Day 14) on 3 of the 4 counts.  Unfortunately the “no naughtiness” bit proved a problem as Steve’s desires got the … Continue reading →

Started at: 10.15 Arrived : 2.50 Mileage: 12.8 Ascent 2,329 ft We started out in cool, cloudy conditions but it soon brightened up and we enjoyed a very plesant walk over the moors with lovely views over Great Fryup Dale … Continue reading →

Started at 10.05 Arrived at 1.40 Mileage: 9.1 Ascent 980 ft A few bevvies at The Black Swan Kirby (cracking pub) and a good night’s rest repaired the injury and off we went on a glorious summer’s day. A short … Continue reading →

Started 10:05 Arrived 5:00 Mileage 12.4 Ascent 3,677ft We woke up this morning to unforecast heavy rain but a quick check of the updated forecast suggested an improvement by 10:00. On that basis we delayed our walk and had a … Continue reading →

Started at 10:40 Arrived 1:55 Mileage 10.5 Total Ascent 810 ft Danby Wiske is a lovely little village, one pub, one church and 200 inhabitants. How weird then, when talking to the people on the next table in the pub … Continue reading →

Started at: 9.30 Arrived : 3.35 14.1 miles Ascent 1,545 ft The late start today was due to our host in Danby Wiske not being available to accept guests until after 3.00 so, not only did we start late, we … Continue reading →

Started at: 8.50 Arrived at 12.52 11.3 miles Ascent 1,922 ft Fuelled by an excellent home-made (don’t fall for ‘home cooked’ signs, it’s not the same!) meal at the Kings Arms Hotel, Steve’s 5th sticky toffee puddidng and a superb … Continue reading →

Start Time : 9.15 Arrived : 3.20 Distance: 13.4 miles Ascent: 2,037 ft Before we set off this morning, surgery was required on Steve’s little toe. Nurse Cep fixed him up and off we went, Unfortunately we had a false … Continue reading →

Started 9:55 Arrived 2:05 Distance 11.5 miles Ascent 2,260 ft After a late start due to a mooch around KS, we decided to take the winter route to Keld and leave the heathland to the bog snorkelers and grouse shooters. … Continue reading →