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Day 2 – Pennine Way – Legend in our lifetime
Walking day two began after feeling thoroughly refreshed and nourished after our stay at Crowden YHA. It began with a stiff climb up Black Chew Head which eased the stiffness in the muscles from the day before. It was grey … Continue reading
Day 2 – Pennine Way – Crowden to Standedge
Wow, what a day! Crowden Youth Hostel provided a great night’s sleep (for me anyway!), ear plugs in, bottom bunk, no-one above – 7 hours kip sorted! Crowden YHA is fantastic, I would actually consider taking the kids there for … Continue reading
Day 1 – Pennine Way – Edale to Crowden – First Day Conquered!
20.50 and i’m lying in the relative luxury of my dormitory bunk after a satisfying day on the hills. It didn’t all start so optimistically when we arrived yesterday in Edale with low heavy cloud cover and persistent rain. Things … Continue reading
Day 1 – Pennine Way – Edale to Crowden
So the Edale Youth Hostel 8 bunk bed dorm was just as expected – a zoo. I am sure they rounded up every person who snored and put them in our dorm. I suppose I should be grateful for three … Continue reading



