Distance: 16 miles
Cumulative: 127.5
Gates: 22
Stiles: 11
Today we set off from Hardraw, and having agreed
to partake in this day of the walk I was not informed that in fact today's
route included the largest amount ascent of the whole walk. We then, obviously,
began up a hill with the morning sun on our backs. Not being a walker we only
got several hundred meters before I had to take off my boots and treat two
blisters.
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| The first blister |
We continued to hike on until we reached the first of many summits
for our elevenses, only for Tom to open up his ruck sack and say "I wasn't
given any food today....".
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| Field barns near Thwaite |
We continued on towards Keld, and my spirits
rose when I saw I sign that claimed Keld, our lunch destination, was only 2
miles away. After possibly the longest two miles of my life, I limped into
Keld, abandoned even by dog, at the back.
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| Finn swimming near Keld |
I agreed to continue on the premis
that Tom gallantly carried my rucksack, and we set off toward Tan Hill. Despite popular belief I
made it to top, and the spectacular views made it all worth while.
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| The Tan Hill Inn comes into view |
The food was
fantastic and the day was made by a hot shower.
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