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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
The Last Supper – The Pennine Way Challenge
I write this sat in the ‘lounge’ of Edale Youth Hostel. For ‘lounge’ read ‘Sixth Form Common Room’. Not in a bad way – it is just a real recollection from the deep recesses of my memory. It is the … Continue reading
Up For It – Harvey’s Pennine Way Challenge!
By Paul Courtney It was on a cold dark winters evening when I first read Harvey’s story on Facebook that my dream of walking The Pennine Way took its first steps to reality. After reading Harvey’s story I was provoked … Continue reading
One Week To Go For The Pennine Way Challenge!
The start of my Pennine Way challenge is fast approaching and with a hectic last few weeks of organisation and training walks things seem to be on track! I am absolutely delighted to have Paul Courtney on board for the … Continue reading



