Monthly Archives: June 2010
Day 21 – Pennine Way – Clennell Street to Kirk Yetholm – The Final Step
With camp set up right next to the path on Clennell Street the stunning views and sunny evening turned at around 10pm into strong winds and cloud which would stay with us all night ensuring little sleep was had by … Continue reading
Day 20 – Pennine Way – Byrness to Clennell Street (Cheviot Ridge)
After a good night at the hospitable Byrness Hostel watching the world cup and drinking a few beers we set off after a light breakfast. To our surprise David and Una who walked Cross Fell with us last week had … Continue reading
Day 18 / 19 – Pennine Way – Bellingham to Byrness
Day 18 rest day in Bellingham was a mixture in terms of a result. The Cheviot Hotel ensured a restful stop however Wednesday’s in Bellingham are not a hive of activity. Bellingham is a lovely village however it is somewhat … Continue reading
Day 18 – Pennine Way – Bellingham Rest Day!
Wednesday a rest day, Steve and Rich joining us for the last 3 days. Full update with Day 19 walk!
Day 17 – Pennine Way – Twice Brewed to Bellingham
It seems we’ve been really fortunate with our b&b accommodation bookings because you don’t really know what you’re going to get until you get there. The impressive Saughy Rigg was no exception. A farmhouse come barn conversion set up operating … Continue reading
Day 16 – Pennine Way – Greenhead to Twice Brewed – 200 miles done!
Greenhead Youth Hostel was a surprise. It seems it is no longer running under the YHA however still operates under the running of Greenhead Inn across the road. The sign on the Youth Hostel door of ‘Please check in at … Continue reading
Day 15 – Pennine Way – Alston to Greenhead
After yesterdays toils my first tentative steps confirmed what I already thought – I couldn’t walk!!! Harv soon woke, I asked him if he’d walked yet. He said “no” I chuckled. He then proceeded across the floor, ooh, ouch, ahh. … Continue reading
Day 14 – Pennine Way – Dufton to Alston – The Big One
An early start with a hearty Dufton YHA breakfast ushered in walk day 13 with the anticipation of the biggest Pennine Way day so far with a 20 mile hike over 4 peaks including the highest point on the Way … Continue reading
Day 13 – Pennine Way – Langdon Beck to Dufton.
After a restful nights sleep at Langdon Beck YHA (went to bed at 9pm!) We stoked up on a filling breakfast at this highly recommnded yha. The path took us back to the beck where we finished yesterdays walk and … Continue reading
Day 12 – Pennine Way – Clove Lodge to Langdon Beck
After a full wet day from Tan Hill Inn the decision to upgrade from camping to B&B at Clove Lodge Farm was a great decision. We ended up in the cottage with full living room, dining room, kitchen to add … Continue reading
