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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008The bags arrive
Originally uploaded by Clive_lincs
One of the things that makes this an enjoyable walk is Sherpa Vans. Each day we leave our luggage behind us when we set off and Sherpa Vans come along and transport it to our next destination. We have about forty kilos of stuff between us they move - we [...]
Richmond
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Richmond
Originally uploaded by Clive_lincs
Just got here…
Sunday - a bit windy
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Sunday - a bit windy
Originally uploaded by Clive_lincs
The photo was a quick snap I took just before the wind and rain came along. Today at 12 miles we thought it would be causual stroll in the country - with our ultimate destination Tann Hill Inn the highest pub in England - a bit of a [...]
Sweeping Richard W off his feet
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Sweeping Richard W off his feet
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
Literally! Our journey today nearly over 12 miles in 7 hours rather than 5 1/2 as we had hoped. Finally arrived at Tan Hill England’s highest pub to find the landlady requesting we stripped off on arrival. We were totally soaked and could have flooded the [...]
Nine Standards Rigg…. In the rain and high wings
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Nine Standards Rigg…. In the rain and high wings
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
I can’t describe the strength of the wind, we all we nearly blown off our feet making progress much slower than we had hoped.
Sitting comfortably
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Sitting comfortably
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
Clive found the best seat to take in the view.
Looking ominous
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Looking ominous
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
The forecast is for gales and rain and they were not wrong. This picture taken on the way out of Kirkby Stephen on our way to Tan Hill Inn a mere 12 miles a way.
Blue sky at Kirkby Stephen
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Blue sky at Kirkby Stephen
Originally uploaded by Lincoln Imp
This morning taken in Kirkby Stephen outside The Black Bull. Excellent place to stay, great food, brilliant room but the best thing was the bath to soothe my aching bones & sore feet.
A great place to stay
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008A great place to stay
Originally uploaded by Clive_lincs
After 20 miles in the rain The Black Bull Hotel was a great place to stay. Helpful staff, good beer, best food on the journey so far and nice rooms - even had a video libary so we watched the Time Machine after dinner. Anyone doing the Coast [...]
Climbing Helvellyn - Thursday
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Climbing Helvellyn - Thursday
Originally uploaded by Clive_lincs
Some of these entries will be out of order as it has been two days since I have had a reliable connection.
The route we worked out for our C2C walk included a big peak. Unfortunately the weather was not great. Cloudy, very cold and very windy. We chose to [...]