Monthly Archives: August 2012

The day started slightly overcast which wasn’t as per prediction but it did mean that it would be more comfortable for walking. This was it, the final push for Robin Hood’s Bay (RHB). We were started by 9 and after … Continue reading →

The day was bright and sunny when we were dropped off at Clay Bank Top at 8.30, as we planned to lunch at the Lion Inn 9 miles away there was no rush. We ascended to Urra Moor on a … Continue reading →

We were up bright & early to get to the Youth Hostel to get a change of clothes, however we had arrived just 5 mins after our bags had been picked up, so we had another day’s walking in our stinking clothes, but it did keep … Continue reading →

After a good chinese in Richmond & a different breakfast (US breakfast for Mike and smoked haddock plus poached eggs for me) we set off in the sunshine by 8.30am. We initially walked by the Swale with good views of Swale … Continue reading →

Today we knew was going to be an easy day before the longest most boring day tomorrow. We set off before 9 with a weather forecast predicting rain by lunch time. After yesterday we were keen to finish before the … Continue reading →

After probably one of the worst accommodations of the trip in Kirkby Steven, we had one of the best night’s accommodations at the Little Birkdale in Keld, we stayed in a self contained flat overlooking the Moors, with delicious food & excellent … Continue reading →

Today’s word is “squelch” sponsored by Yorkshire, mike fell asleep as soon a lights were out, but it was after 1:30am before I got to sleep, as Friday night in K.S seems to consist of accelerating up and down the high … Continue reading →

The day started sunny we even put on sun cream, this was of course a waste of time, but we didn’t know this then! We set off before 9am on what was to be our longest day so far, having … Continue reading →

The forecast for today was good &amp so would be fitting finale for our last day in the lakes. We ascended towards Boredale Hause & chatted with other c2cers that we would not see after today. As we ascended we … Continue reading →

After raining all night thankfully it had clared by breakfast, the forcast was dire with low cloud, high winds & heavy rain & eaven lightening!! Having met up with my two adopted sons (see yesterdays blog) and checked they were … Continue reading →