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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008A glimpse of another world
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
Traffic was a shock today, not that we haven’t seen any, rather that the A1 was the 1st really busy road we have seen since the M6 at Shap, and it was very quite unlike the A1 & later the A19. It’s all to easy traveling at [...]
Wet paths and sunshine.
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008Wet paths and sunshine.
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
Taken this morning as we left the outskirts of Richmond. The rain overnight made progress a little slower but the sunshine made up for it. Walking along the banks of the Swale was wonderful, I always find the sound of running water cheers me, especially when I don’t [...]
A beautiful start out from Richmond
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008A beautiful start out from Richmond
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
Great start out from The Black Lion this morning. Breakfast done and walking by 7.20am. Which wa a good thing because of the 23 miles in front of us.
About to cross A1
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008About to cross A1
Originally uploaded by Clive_lincs
Making good progress. today. Opted for using a bridge rather than running across the A1.
Day 9 - 23 miles
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008Day 9 - 23 miles
Originally uploaded by Clive_lincs
So this is the sky that is chasing us today
Opportunism in Richmond
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Opportunism in Richmond
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
Eye catching it may be, but this pharmacy knows how to market to weary travellers, even if they can only offer blister plasters, support bandages and other essentials.
In the distance Richmond
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008In the distance Richmond
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
Tuesday began well after a delightful stay in Reeth. A timeless place which seems to still be in the 20th century if it were not for the habits of 21st century drivers. Our short, - only 10 miles today, walk brought to high ground above Richmond. In [...]
Celebration
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Celebration
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
So how do you mark reaching the halfway point. Simple, call in to the next tea room and partake of an English tradition. The tea room in question is in Gunnerside and called Ghyllfoot, simply heaven on earth.
Halfway
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Halfway
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
Coast to Coast walkers and the world in general may pass this point with a thought but for our expedition this is exactly halfway - 96 miles.
A better day.
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008A better day.
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
Taken Sunday morning as we set out from Tan Hill Inn. What a difference 14 hours makes. Our stay at Tan Hill can only be described as an experience, its not many pubs & resturants you find sheep and ducks at your feet. The journey was mainly [...]
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