The longest day! A beautiful stroll by the river to Grosmont (“Growmont”) and a coffee in the sun on the station platform. Restocked snacks at the country’s oldest cooperative store. Our traveling companion Sissy from Germany caught up with us and we walked up a never-ending hill for about 30 mins, Sissy slowing her pace…
So the end is in sight and every step has been walked other than three miles from TV famous “Our Yorkshire Farm” to the Tan Hill Inn and Day 3 (mountains closed!) Things I have been doing which have trumped blog writing.. Last day tomorrow and we took a team decision to switch camping for…
Days two and three were as tough as I hope they will get on this adventure. Despite claiming not to be insane I ended up camping at 500m with 40mph winds forecast. Tent was tucked in next to one of the old mine tracks which provided some shelter from the forecast wind direction. The wind…
Many have expressed mild surprise about this plan “what March THIS year?” “did you say on your own?” “maybe September would be a better time of year” Well never let it be said that I don’t listen. Today was quite tough (putting it mildly) but the trip is underway and I have already arranged for…