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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 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 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
