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Time to stop?
The most southerly point of the path I finally made it to Lizard Point. I’d been looking forward to this as, along with getting into each county, Lizard point seemed a significant milestone. I don’t feel especially impressed with myself at the moment but I hope when I...
Annoying diversions and then pretty perfect
Wet night in camp Jenny wasn’t too happy with her first campsite booking. It was quite a strange setup and didn’t really have proper facilities like a decent shower block. When she picked me up from Porthallow she said that some of my wild camps had probably had...
Perfect but then diversions
The weather stopped After a great night in camp I woke up to just the sound of the sea. We were in a very sheltered spot but had been able to hear the wind all night in the trees and that noise had now stopped. All was calm. I checked the ferry service and it was on...
Just stopping for a rest and the rain to pass
I bumped into a nice couple from Atlanta. When I mentioned about my knee hurting but that I’d get something for it in Richmond they gave me some Ibuprofen. So kind. Feel great now. Trying to remember to take my time today. It’s not far and I need to be ok for...
This is a path
Heading to just past Richmond today. Only 13 miles and fairly flat (apparently just some undulation) so going to take my time and recover. My knee hurts but Richmond is a small town so I’ll get some Ibuprofen there. Happy today
Made it to Grinton and another confession
Totally messed up with planning this leg. Very long and also lots of climbing. The highest combined climb of the trip. Luckily I realised the night before so planned to leave early. The first 10 miles went really well and even though the second 10 were extremely tough...
Good to go
25 miles of the Yorkshire Dales here we come!
Early arrival (for me)
Made it to Kirby Stephen by about 6pm so I could take my time setting up and getting a few things dry. I’ll be honest, the views in the lakes are more spectacular but I still enjoyed the rolling hills today. Especially as there was far less climbing. I don’t think I...
At least I know I’m going the right way
I’ve crossed the M6 - feels like a milestone